You can expect restaurant injury settlements to compensate you for your legal damages. These are all of the losses that you have sustained from the incident. They can be calculated using a settlement formula. Generally, restaurant accidents rely on premises liability. A personal injury lawyer can help guide you through the settlement process, similar to …
In California, the minimum depth for tire treads on any two adjacent grooves is 1/32nd of an inch. For major grooves, the minimum depth for tires on the vehicle’s steering axle is 1/8th of an inch. For all other tires the minimum depth is 1/16th of an inch. Driving on tires with shallower tread can …
If you get hurt in an accident in California, you can sue to help cover your costs even if you were 99% at fault. This is because California is a “pure comparative negligence” state. The money damages you receive would just be reduced by your degree of fault. For example, if you are 60% to …
A dog bite case can settle in as quickly as 1 month or as long as 6 years, though around 2 years is normal. The extent of your injuries and whether the dog owner will be held strictly liable or not will make a huge difference in the time frame. Another key factor is if …
California crosswalk laws give pedestrians the right of way in an unmarked crosswalk. However, you – as a pedestrian – still have to take due care for your own safety. You cannot jump into traffic in a way that creates an immediate hazard. You also cannot unnecessarily delay traffic. If you are a victim in a …
To get a marijuana cultivation license in Colorado, complete the MED New Regulated Marijuana Business License Application and submit it to the Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED). The cannabis cultivation application can be submitted digitally or dropped off or mailed to 1697 Cole Blvd., Suite 200, Lakewood, CO 80401. (MED will conduct credit and background checks …
Nevada’s statute of limitations to bring a slip-and-fall lawsuit is generally two (2) years from the date of the injury. For example, if you tripped and broke your leg in a Las Vegas casino on January 1, 2023, then you must file your lawsuit against the casino no later than January 1, 2025. If you …
In California, the victim’s surviving family members get the money in a wrongful death claim. These are the victim’s: surviving spouse, children, grandchildren, if the victim’s own children have passed away, other minor children, if they got at least 50 percent of their financial support from the victim, domestic partners, and anyone else who would …
Restorative justice (RJ) is an alternative to traditional criminal- or juvenile prosecution in Colorado. If you are admitted into a restorative justice program, you are brought face-to-face with your victim(s) and trained facilitators to discuss the case and what measures you can take to make things right. If you follow through, the criminal charges get …
In some criminal cases, law enforcement officers are unable to gather the evidence necessary to prove that you are guilty persuasively. It is extremely important to be able to recognize when the case against you is a weak one. Nine signs that the criminal case against you is weak are: a lack of evidence, conflicting …
Colorado Rule of Criminal Procedure § 16 – the mandatory disclosure rule – lays out what evidence prosecutors and your defense attorneys are required to turn over to each other prior to trial. The most important part of Rule 16 is section I(a)(2), which requires prosecutors to give you any “exculpatory evidence.” This is evidence …
The most serious car accident injuries are those that are fatal or extremely disabling. These injuries can also lead to the biggest settlement values for the victims or their loved ones. Those settlements amounts aim to reflect how much you have lost from the accident. Typically, the more severe the injury, the higher the settlement. …
Can I drive in California with a drivers license from a foreign country?Watch this video on YouTube If you have a current and valid driver’s license from a foreign country, you can legally drive in California. You do not need to get a California driver’s license or international driving permit (“IDP”) as long as: You …
An arrest for driving under the influence (DUI/DWI) can result in the revocation of your H-1B visa or its non-renewal. Consular officials with the U.S. Department of State have the discretion to revoke or decline to renew your visa regardless of whether you get charged or convicted of DUI. Whether the state revokes or non-renews …
A cumulative injury is one that happens gradually over a period of time, rather than all at once. They are generally workplace injuries. Certain workers are more prone to cumulative injuries than others. These injuries are often more difficult to prove in a workers’ compensation case. They may raise important issues with the statute of …
Denver Juvenile Court is located at: Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse 520 West Colfax Avenue., 2nd floor Denver, CO 80204 The clerk’s office phone number is (720) 337-0570. If your child has a hearing, be sure to leave an extra half hour to find parking and to go through the metal detector. When Your Child Sees a Judge …
What is an Accessory to a Crime? 5 DefensesWatch this video on YouTube An accessory to a crime is someone who helped commit the offence without actually taking part in it. It is similar to the crime of “aiding and abetting,” though you can be an accessory even if you were not present at the …
Depending on the jurisdiction and circumstances, spitting on someone may be a crime. In some states, spitting on someone can be assault or battery. In others, directing bodily fluids, including spit, at government employees, such as police officers or prison guards, is a crime. In either case, spitting on someone can lead to a lawsuit …
Garage door spring accidents are incidents that cause injuries or property damage because the spring in a garage door breaks. These incidents can be surprisingly serious. The injuries can even be fatal. However, there are steps that you can take to prevent them. You may have legal recourse if you suffer from a garage door …
Most people convicted of criminal offenses in Denver are eligible for probation instead of incarceration. However, you must follow all the conditions the judge imposes. Falling short on just one of your probationary terms could get your probation revoked and land you in jail. Below, I answer the top five questions about Denver County Court Probation. …
The length of time you have to wait in California until you can try to reinstate your suspended driver’s license largely depends on the reason why your license was suspended in the first place. For example, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) can suspend your license for six months if you accumulate too many …
Your body size, as determined by height and body weight, can influence your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). In general, a shorter person with a smaller body will have a higher BAC than a larger person who consumes the same amount of alcohol over the same period of time. Blood alcohol levels are of extreme importance …
Possibly, yes. Most states usually do not have a law that says you must report a DUI conviction to your insurer. Though it is typically a good idea to do so. If you try to hide a DUI from your insurance company, and the company learns of it, they could refuse to pay a claim …
In California, a felony can be reduced to a misdemeanor in 4 ways: Accept a plea bargain to a lesser offense, Complete a pretrial diversion program, File a Penal Code 17(b) motion, or Show that one or more “elements of the crime” are missing. These are each discussed in detail below. 1. Accept a Plea …
Colorado state law permits six forms of gambling: Casino gambling in licensed casinos; The Colorado lottery; Betting on horse races through the Colorado Division of Racing; Online legal sports betting; Licensed charitable bingo and raffles; and Social gambling, such as poker night among friends. Otherwise, gambling activities outside of a licensed casino are against Colorado …
