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Sustaining a personal injury can have significant consequences, particularly when it leads to physical impairment. In Colorado, people who experience physical impairment or disfigurement as a result of becoming injured because of the negligence of another person may be entitled to additional compensation beyond the compensation they recover for economic damages (medical bills and lost...

One of the most common questions we get from our clients is: “What is pain and suffering – and how is it calculated?” At Debbie Taussig Law, we understand the need behind this series of questions. For example, if you’ve been injured in a car crash, or a bicycle collision, you may wonder the same...

Here’s the scenario…You are driving down the highway and traffic comes to a halt. No big deal…you slow to a stop. Seconds later, you hear the sound of metal clashing, plastic cracking, and rubber screeching. You’ve been hit by the driver behind you. Your car is smashed, and you’re scared and in shock. You may...

We live in Colorado. People bike our streets every day—sometimes in rain, snow, sleet, and hail. It is a great form of exercise and a green form of transportation. Colorado has a strict set of rules for bicyclists to follow when riding on the road; these rules are designed to attempt to keep the bicyclists...

Seemingly out of nowhere, a driver slams into you while you are stopped in traffic. At first, it’s a shock, and you seem to be ok. A few hours pass or maybe a few days…and then the pain sets in. Neck pain. It can come in many forms and can often be debilitating. Because neck...

Introduction No one expects to get in a car accident, and if you do get in a car accident, you don’t expect it to affect your life. But…the truth of the matter is that a car accident can affect your life in many ways. At Debbie Taussig Law, we understand that car accidents are always...

Debbie Taussig Law Recognized for Obtaining One of the Top 20 Personal Injury Jury Verdicts in Colorado in 2021 Debbie Taussig Law was recently recognized for receiving one of the Top 20 personal injury jury verdicts in Colorado in 2021. This achievement was made possible when Debbie and her team tried the Phillips v. Yatsko...

Out with the old; in with the new. Road signs across Colorado that were designed to make drivers aware of bicyclist that read: “Share the Road” are being switched for new signs, which read: “State Law: Motorists Must Give Bicycles 3 Ft Clearance.” The purpose is to make drivers more aware of their legal obligation...

What is the new Safety Stop Law in Colorado? In April 2022, Governor Jared Polis passed HB22-1028 into law, creating “The Safety Stop.” While the law has faced some harsh criticism from drivers and even some law enforcement officials, the purpose of the new legislation is to let bicyclists ride quickly through intersections, reducing the...

At Debbie Taussig Law, we are a small, woman-owned personal injury law firm. We pride ourselves in giving each of our clients individualized attention. With that individualized attention, we can act as a “concierge” for them, helping them find the services that best fit their needs. Those concierge-type needs can be as diverse as our...

Today is a great day to conduct your annual review of your insurance policies. We would like to take a moment to discuss auto insurance coverage. During your auto insurance review, look for gaps in insurance coverage, remove any redundant coverage, and make sure you have enough coverage for your needs. The details of your...

One of the questions we get asked by people who have been injured in a car crash, slip and fall, or other personal injury incident is how much it will cost to hire a lawyer. The first thing they imagine is having to come up with the money for hefty legal fees, all while they...

Yes, you can be compensated for pain and suffering under Colorado law as part of a personal injury claim. Pain and suffering falls under the category of “non-economic” damages. Non-economic damages are damages where the monetary amount is difficult to quantify. This is different from economic damages, which are easily quantifiable, such as medical bills...

One of the most common types of car crashes in Colorado is the rear-end car collision. When one car crashes into the back of another car, it is often because the driver was tailgating, was distracted, or was speeding. When these crashes happen, victims often suffer from neck and back injuries because of the abrupt...

Driving in Colorado in the winter often means driving on snow-packed roads. If you don’t have the right equipment, it can lead to a car crash. That’s why Colorado enacted the Passenger Vehicle Chain Law and the Passenger Vehicle Traction Law to protect those traveling on our state highways. If you do not follow these...

If you suddenly become injured in a car crash or a slip and fall, you may not always be able to decide where you are taken for emergency treatment. If you are taken to an out-of-network hospital, these unforeseeable bills can be exorbitant. But now, with new laws, things are changing. If you live in...

When the Marshall fire started on December 30, 2021, no one could imagine the devastation that would result. At Debbie Taussig Law, we are heartbroken to learn of the nearly-1000 homes that were destroyed, displacing thousands of individuals.  We want to do everything we can to help those who lost so much. This guide was...

In Colorado, most car crashes are the result of driver errors. We call them “errors” because they are completely avoidable. These car crashes only happen because a driver does something or does not do something that—in turn—causes a car accident, which often leads to a personal injury claim. If you are injured by a driver...

Were you injured in a car crash? Did you slip and fall at someone’s home or at a business? If so, you may be looking to hire a personal injury lawyer. But watch out — your social media posts matter! Most personal injury lawyers will advise you not to post on social media if you...

According to recent Colorado Department of Transportation data, pedestrian deaths are up 89% in Colorado and a staggering 93 pedestrians were killed in 2020 alone. It seems that there are news reports several times a week, informing us that yet another pedestrian has been hit by an errant driver. Whether walking to work or simply...

On September 17th at 12:20 p.m., an 83-year-old woman was hit by a Jeep Wrangler while crossing the street at 26th and Pearl in Boulder. She later died from her injuries. According to Boulder police, the 17-year-old driver had stopped at a red light, before turning right and hitting the woman as she was crossing...

Countless people have discovered the value of riding their bikes in Colorado, whether as a mode of transportation or for exercise or pure enjoyment. Unfortunately, the number of bicyclists killed or injured on Colorado’s roadways is staggering. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, there have been 112 bike fatalities in Colorado since 2010 and...

While no one plans on getting hit by a car while biking, statistics show that it happens too often. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, 112 people have been killed and over 8,000 people have been seriously injured in Colorado while biking since 2010. Boulder Vision Zero has reported that there were 255 serious...

September is National Preparedness Month, which was designed to help people prepare for disasters in order to protect them. With Labor Day weekend falling on the first weekend of September, it is a perfect time to prepare for an increase in drunk drivers on the road, as people take advantage of the long weekend by...

On August 18, 2021, the Lime e-scooter program launched in Boulder as part of the new Shared Micromobility Program. While this new program was started in partnership with Lime — a shared e-scooter business — personal electric scooters have quickly become a fun, economical, and environmentally friendly mode of transportation in cities across the nation....

Rollover accidents are violent and catastrophic accidents. They can cause serious and horrific injuries to all the occupants in the vehicle. In fact, rollover accidents only account for 3% of all accidents; however, they account for 30% of all fatalities. They are the second most deadly type of car accident, only second to head on...

Car accidents can be devastating even at low speeds. Accident victims may experience a wide range of injuries, especially to the head and neck. One of those injuries is a concussion. While it is one of the milder forms a of traumatic brain injury, seeking treatment for a concussion as soon as possible after an...

As if dealing with the many challenges of being a teenager were not enough, a teen who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender may have those challenges multiplied exponentially. LGBT teens often deal with bullying in the form of harassment, threats and even real physical violence on a daily basis. Studies show that LGBT...

The tragic death of a man who fell over a stairway handrail at the Mile High Stadium during a Denver Broncos game in 2016 has resulted in a wrongful death claim in Colorado. After falling more than 60 feet—equivalent to six stories—Jason Coy died after receiving blunt force injuries to his skull, head, neck and...

The depth of a mother’s love is perhaps never more apparent than in the founding of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), nearly four decades ago in 1980. Candy Lightner was a mother and housewife when Cari, her 13-year-old daughter, was killed by a drunk driver who had multiple DUI offenses on his record. Although Candy...

Unfortunately, our multi-tasking society has carried those behaviors over to driving, which has resulted in an uptick in distracted driving collisions. We eat, talk on the phone, text, read maps, apply makeup, fiddle with the car controls, radio or GPS, talk to passengers, reach down to pick up a toy or bottle dropped by a...

A slip and fall accident is one of the most common types of accident. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics slip and falls account for more than 1 million ER visits annually. About five percent of those who suffer a slip and fall will suffer a fracture of some type, usually in the hip, or...

You should probably consider yourself lucky if you have been driving for any length of time and have yet to have a car accident. According to estimates by the auto insurance industry, most of us will file a claim for a car accident approximately one time every 17.9 years. This means drivers who first got...

  When you slip and fall in a public area, such as a retail store, restaurant or grocery store, you could have a valid claim against the owner of the business. Whether you experience a slip and fall in a “big box” national chain, a grocery chain like Albertsons, or a more local, independent retail...

Following an auto accident, it is normal that you would be shaken up, even if there are no serious injuries involved. If you have been injured, it can be even more difficult to ensure everything is handled correctly following a car accident. While everyone who has been involved in a car accident will do their...

  While the holidays are meant to be a happy, joyous time of year, it can also be a difficult time of year for many. Seeing family members and old friends can be fun and exciting, or can bring up old memories or disappointments. Many people find themselves turning into their 13-year old rebellious self...

Depending on which state you are driving in, your chances of being in an accident with an uninsured or underinsured driver vary, but it is a sure bet you will be surprised by the statistics. If you live in Oklahoma and are involved in an auto accident, the chances the at-fault driver doesn't have enough...