When you think of sexual harassment, you might assume that it requires physical contact. Yet, someone can sexually harass you when they are not in the same room or even the same state as you. What is sexting? Sexting takes place electronically via cellphones or...
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Can you prove that negligence led to your injury on a property?
Property insurance helps repair damages to buildings and also protects owners from liability. If an owner doesn't maintain their property well, the potential exists for someone to get hurt. Homeowner's insurance policies protect individual property owners, while...
Why you should take your animal bite seriously
Animal bites can happen under a variety of circumstances. They can occur at the hands of your pet as you are caring for them, around another one if they witness what they perceive as fighting or if they feel unwell. Stray or wild animals may also bite while you're...
Sexual assault victims typically know their attackers
Don’t assume that sexual assault usually happens with a stranger who does not know you or care about you. This is often the profile for more minor crimes like muggings or theft, for instance, but the truth is that the victims of sexual assault crimes often know their...
Did your employer take steps to prevent sexual harassment?
If you suffered sexual harassment at work, your employer might try to say they could not have done anything about it because they did not know it was happening. However, employers are obliged to take proactive measures to try to prevent it from happening. What should...
Does your spouse have to tell the truth in divorce court?
You and your spouse are, to put it lightly, not on good terms as you head toward divorce. You know that you’re supposed to tell the truth when dividing up custody time or splitting assets, but do they have to uphold that standard? Or could they lie in order to get...
The physical and emotional toll of spousal rape
Until 1975, every state’s rape laws made exceptions for husbands. By 1993, however, the last two states — Oklahoma and North Carolina — repealed this exception and replaced it with statutes outlawing spousal rape. Unfortunately, many of those laws are nuanced, and...
Will you have to pay Colorado spousal support?
Colorado judges may order alimony, or spousal support, when a couple divorces. This often applies when one spouse has left the workforce to raise young children or support the other spouse's career. Review the laws about spousal maintenance in Colorado to understand...
Pedestrian risks increase in Colorado and U.S.
Whether out for a jog, walking the dog or crossing a street to get to an intended destination, pedestrians today may face greater risks than in the past. One factor contributing to the dangers people on foot experience today may well be consumer's preference for large...
Can I challenge a breathalyzer test?
The majority of DUI cases revolve around breathalyzer results. The breathalyzer is how the police determine your blood alcohol concentration in many instances. However, just like any machine, a breathalyzer can produce faulty readings. In addition to potential...