Key Takeaways Catastrophic injury permanently alters physical or cognitive abilities and earning capacity. In Colorado, catastrophic injury is generally understood as an injury causing lasting disability, mobility limits, or inability to work. Personal injury usually involves temporary harm with expected recovery and limited long-term impact. Catastrophic claims require expert testimony and projections of long-term...
Key Takeaways Pain and suffering cover physical discomfort, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment, not just medical bills. Two main methods determine the value: the Multiplier Method for serious injuries and the Per Diem Method for shorter recoveries.c Colorado raised its noneconomic damages cap to $1.5 million for claims filed on or after January...
Key Takeaways Shared scooters in Denver are linked to rising injury reports, including fractures and head trauma. Denver requires scooters to operate in bike lanes or on streets, not on sidewalks. Many crashes involve rider inexperience, traffic conflicts, or equipment issues. Liability may involve drivers, riders, or scooter companies, depending on the facts. Colorado’s...
A Preventable Fall, A Lasting Impact: Moving Forward to Trial After four years of work-up, Dormer Harpring attorneys Sean Dormer and Amy Rogers are preparing to take a premises liability case to trial in Summit County, alongside our co-counsel Jason Levy with Cook, Bradford, & Levy, LLC. In April of 2022, our client sustained...
A serious slip and fall often leaves injured individuals managing far more than physical pain. Medical visits, time away from work, and pressure from insurance adjusters can pile up quickly while recovery remains uncertain. At Dormer Harpring, we regularly hear from injured Coloradans who want clarity early, particularly around timing, because knowing what to...
