Key Takeaways Daycare injuries vary widely in severity, from minor scrapes and bruises to broken bones, head trauma, and poisoning. Playground equipment is one of the most consistent sources of serious injury in childcare settings. Poor supervision, unsecured furniture, and improperly stored hazards all contribute to preventable harm. Denver families may have legal options...
Key Takeaways A helmet's inner foam liner compresses permanently after absorbing impact and cannot be restored. Visible damage to the outer shell does not confirm or rule out liner compression. Any crash while wearing a helmet is reason enough to replace it, regardless of how minor the impact seemed. Helmets degrade from heat, UV...
Key Takeaways Pressure cookers can explode when safety mechanisms fail or defective parts cannot contain built-up steam. Burn injuries, lacerations, and permanent scarring are among the most serious outcomes of a pressure cooker explosion. The CPSC has issued warnings against specific brands for serious burn hazards. Colorado law gives injured victims two years from...
Key Takeaways Manufacturers in Colorado can face liability for a product defect regardless of whether negligence is proven. Design, manufacturing, and marketing defects are the three categories courts recognize in product liability claims. Responsibility can reach designers, assemblers, wholesalers, and retailers at every point in the supply chain. Physical preservation of the defective product...
Key Takeaways Hit-and-run involves leaving without stopping, identifying, or assisting after a crash. Misdemeanor charges typically have a one-year filing deadline. Felony hit-and-run charges may allow three years or more to file. Injury claims usually must be filed within three years of the accident. Uninsured motorist coverage may apply when the at-fault driver is...
