When you’re in a car crash, there can be a lot of consequences. You may have to miss work, seek regular medical care, figure out how to get your car repaired (or purchase a new one), figure out different temporary transportation, and so on. And, of course, you’ll have to deal with different insurance policies […]Continue reading
At CGH, we intend to spend our careers fighting for justice. We understand, however, that the fight for justice has to take place beyond just the courtroom. When we formed our law firm, we agreed we would never shy away from political issues and would instead donate time and money fighting to improve the lives […]Continue reading
As of August 2016, a new law in Colorado makes sealing your record of criminal cases and arrests a whole lot easier. The law applies to cases that end in dismissal or acquittal. Cases that “end in dismissal,” include cases where the prosecutor dismisses the case entirely or where a defendant successfully completes a deferred […]Continue reading
Even before we become adults, we know about self-defense as an excuse for behavior. One brother gets in trouble with his parents for hitting his brother, and “he started it” are the first words out of his mouth. There’s something intuitive about the right to defend yourself, and in society the law recognizes that. In […]Continue reading
In Colorado, the penalties for Driving Under the Influence (“DUI”) are severe. The specific penalties for alcohol-related driving charges, however, are different depending on a number of factors. Those factors include the driver’s blood-alcohol content (“BAC”) and age. In this article, we look at the differences in underage DUI laws. The biggest difference is that […]Continue reading
When we make a deal, purchase a product, or sign a contract, we expect the other side to be acting in “good faith.” Simply put, this means we expect the other side to be acting honestly and with good intent. Many times the other side does just that. But some of the time the other […]Continue reading
In June 2013, Ethan Couch got drunk, drove a vehicle, and slammed that vehicle into two cars. He killed 4 people and injured more. Ethan was 16 years old. He pleaded guilty to four counts of intoxication manslaughter. Prosecutors asked for 20 years in prison. But instead he was sentenced to 10 years of probation […]Continue reading
Have you been injured in a car accident? While that phrase may seem like a joke because of television commercials, in all seriousness, the steps you take after being injured in a car accident are incredibly important. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, getting medical care is priority number 1. Usually, people don’t […]Continue reading
Coloradoans ride bicycles to work, to run errands, or just for fun. Many Colorado towns and cities try to make their roads and/or sidewalks safe for bicycles, pedestrians, and vehicles alike. But sometimes roads and sidewalks create dangerous conditions for cyclists. Other times, maintenance work itself can create a dangerous condition if a worksite is […]Continue reading
As lawyers who represent victims of car crashes, we often are looking into our clients’ auto insurance coverage. While the insurance company from whom you choose to purchase insurance is not as important, the amount of coverage you purchase is absolutely important. We will address the different types of coverage available and offer our recommendations […]Continue reading
The car with the pink mustache pulls up outside your house, and the app on your phone alerts you that the driver has arrived. You go outside and hop in the car with your friends to go out for some drinks. You’ve made a safe, responsible choice to use a driver to avoid driving while […]Continue reading
