INSIGHTS

Consumer Law

Subscribe and get updates.

Vehicular Accidents

mechanic laying on the ground working under a box truck

3 min read

Nesjan v. J & A Distributing: Colorado Court Applies 3-Year Auto Tort Limitations

Tormod Marc Nesjan, a mechanic, brought a negligence action against J & A Distributing, Inc., Tony Vasquez, and Judith Vasquez after he suffered...

Read More
a damaged box truck after a collision

2 min read

Ulsh v. Denver Mattress: Court Limits Evidence of Driver’s Prior Traffic Infractions

Background On May 8, 2023, Emily Ulsh and Ramo Topalovic were involved in a motor vehicle collision in Westminster, Colorado. Topalovic, an employee...

Read More
a tractor trailer drives down a rainy highway

3 min read

Ezoory v. Sanchez: Colorado Court Rules on Expert Testimony in Fatal Crash Case

On February 2, 2022, Joel Ezoory and his wife, Leora Ezoory, were traveling in Clear Creek County, Colorado, when their vehicle collided with the...

Read More
a man drinking from a bottle while driving

2 min read

Camp v. Oleson: Intoxication and Recklessness Go to Jury

In Camp v. Oleson, the Colorado Court of Appeals reversed a directed verdict in favor of the defendant and ordered a new trial, ruling that...

Read More
A young man receives care as a supportive hand secures a neck brace

2 min read

Brncic v. Metz: Neck Injury Justifies Higher Injury Compensation

In Brncic v. Metz, the Colorado Court of Appeals upheld a trial court's decision to grant a new trial on the issue of damages after an initial jury...

Read More
a wrecked car spun out on the side of a busy road with shattered glass on the pavement

2 min read

Gourdin v. Waller: Jury Award Stands Despite Liability Stipulation

In Gourdin v. Waller, the Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's judgment awarding damages to a plaintiff injured in a head-on collision,...

Read More
a man leans his head and arms against a steering wheel while holding a beer bottle in one hand

2 min read

Commonwealth v. Satterfield: Single Violation for Leaving Scene

The case of Commonwealth v. Satterfield involved a legal challenge to the sentencing of Jack Edward Satterfield, who was convicted of multiple counts...

Read More
a car that has crashed into a tree next to a snowy road

2 min read

Workers’ Compensation Granted for Midday Travel Injury in Hawes

The case of Appeal of Hawes involved a workers' compensation claim in which the claimant, Elba Hawes, sought benefits for injuries sustained in a car...

Read More
a bus waits at the curb next to a bus stop

2 min read

Hayes v. Suffolk: Court Dismisses Negligence Claim in Bus Crash

The case of Hayes v. County of Suffolk involved a personal injury claim arising from a motor vehicle collision. The plaintiff, Macarol Hayes, alleged...

Read More
A freight truck lies tipped on its side in a ditch beside the road

2 min read

Vitro America v. Ngo: Florida Court Orders New Trial in Crash Case

The case of Vitro America, Inc. v. Ngo involved a motor vehicle collision in which Michael Ngo sustained serious injuries after crashing into a truck...

Read More