Archives for June 2022
Happy 4th of July
Wishing everyone a fun and happy holiday. America’s independence as a country based on democracy and rule of law is near and dear to us here at Jeffrey Scott Lasswell, P.C. As a personal injury lawyer, my stock and trade...
Learn MoreMedical Bills
Most of us have health insurance. Colorado law is complex in how medical bills are handled in a personal injury settlement when health insurance is involved, often involving federal and state law. I am always happy to help walk you...
Learn MoreAsking Leading Questions
Personal injury cases are simple but they’re not easy. If your case goes to trial, you and your lawyer must convince a jury that you are hurt through the fault of another. Simple. Not easy. A usual tactic of the...
Learn MoreYour Options for Legal Representation Following a Personal Injury
Were you injured in a car accident, a slip and fall, or other personal injury accident? If so, you might be eligible to seek fair compensation for the harm you’ve suffered. Holding the at-fault party accountable isn’t always straightforward, so...
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Hip Injuries
When properties have hazards on them, such as unattended spills, cluttered walkways, or crumbling staircases, visitors can sustain painful hip injuries in slip and fall accidents. If you suffered a hip injury in a preventable slip and fall on someone...
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How Much Is the Average Slip and Fall Settlement?
An insurance settlement could compensate you for the losses you suffered in a slip-and-fall accident, such as lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering. There is no set monetary value for this type of injury claim. Slip-and-fall settlements will...
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Fall Prevention Awareness Week
Falls are a leading cause of severe injury and death throughout the U.S., and Colorado is no exception. These dangerous accidents hurt tens of thousands of people across the state each year. In one recent year, over 1,000 people died...
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Why Are Slip and Fall Cases So Hard to Win?
Slip and fall accidents are considered a type of premises liability case. However, they are historically difficult to win. This area of the law holds property owners and managers responsible for injuries that occur on their properties when they have...
Learn MoreHow Do You Prove Fault in a Slip-and-Fall Case?
Slip-and-fall accidents occur with alarming frequency across the United States. There were more than 10.5 million emergency room visits for fall-related injuries in one recent year, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Unfortunately, irresponsible property owners caused many...
Learn More10 Things to Look for When Hiring a Good Personal Injury Lawyer
If you were recently injured in an accident, an experienced Colorado Springs personal injury lawyer can help investigate your claim, gather evidence, and negotiate a fair settlement. Here are the top things to look for when hiring a personal injury...
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