A few years ago, those in the insurance industry were concerned about the rise of nuclear verdicts. A nuclear verdict describes when a jury awarded a plaintiff at least $10 million in damages. Often, it is the business’s insurance company that is responsible to pay...
Defending against asbestos claims requires a blend of strategic and evidence-based approaches. Companies facing these claims can use a range of defenses that focus on elements such as exposure sources, regulatory compliance and medical causation. Alternative exposure...
Receiving a demand letter is common for Denver insurance companies. A demand letter is a written request from an injured plaintiff asking you to pay damages. A demand letter typically threatens litigation if the demand is not met. However, often it is meant to start...
When something goes wrong and someone ends up hurt, plaintiffs might come knocking, seeking compensation for the damages they’ve suffered. Although that’s a 10,000-foot view how civil litigation can kick off, you need a stronger understanding of the process so that...
Disputes over insurance are common in Colorado. Often, this is viewed from the perspective of the insured as they make assertions that the insurance company is trying to avoid making payouts based on the policy. Given the unexpected disasters that have been happening...
There is always a degree of unpredictability about judges and juries. Even when the overall process is fair, Denver-area residents and businesses can walk away surprised and extremely disappointed about a final decision. Unfavorable court decisions happen even when a...
Following a truck accident, a truck company might come under an extensive amount of fire. After all, plaintiffs in truck accident cases usually aggressively pursue liability against truck companies in hopes of recovering large sums. This threatens the financial...
If you have a company, you are probably all too familiar with the common phrase, “you can sue anyone for anything.” It almost seems like some people take this as a personal challenge to use the legal system to file lawsuit after lawsuit. However, with our legal...
There are many different places that people can consume alcohol in Colorado and there are times that people consume too much alcohol. People do not always make the best choices when they are intoxicated. One of the worst choices they can make is to drive their...
Insurance carriers have to be concerned about their bottom line because that concern is what keeps them profitable. After all, insurance companies make money when they collect more premium than they pay out in claims and expenses. While insurance companies also invest...