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A new law takes effect in Colorado on August 11, 2010 – a law that has a big impact on personal injury cases and settlement amounts. The law affects three areas:
Collateral source rule. This says that the fact or amount of any collateral source payment (such as from a plaintiff’s medical insurance) shall not be admitted as evidence in an action against a third-party tortfeasor. Discussion of the amount of medical bills must be based on the amount billed, not the amount paid.
Made whole doctrine. This says that a s Read more >>
There’s no special definition of “serious personal injury,” and everyone likely considers their injury to be serious. But when evaluating a case in terms of negotiating with an insurance company or preparing for trial, there are certain hallmarks of a serious injury.
Generally, serious injuries have long term or permanent consequences. They involve physical, psychological or economic disability or a significant impact on a person’s life. Broken bones, herniated discs, significant burns and injuries that req Read more >>
You never know when you’ll be in a car accident. But when you are, having a few resources close at hand can be useful.
That’s why we’ve developed the DLS Law SmartKit.
After many years of working with clients who’ve had car accidents, we’ve realized there are a number of things that would be handy to have at the scene of an accident. So we’ve put together a kit of resources that you can keep in your vehicle’s glove box.
The DLS Law SmartKit contains first aid supplie Read more >>