Colorado: Damages for an Aggravated Pre‑Existing Back Condition — What You Need to Know
Can you recover for a pre-existing back condition that was aggravated in an accident? Short answer: Yes — under Colorado law you can seek full compensation for the aggravation of a pre-existing back condition caused by another party’s negligence. However, you must prove the accident caused the worsening, document the additional harm, and file on […]
Read article →Colorado: Do guardians of the person automatically become guardians of the estate?
Do you need a separate appointment to manage an incapacitated person's money in Colorado? Short answer: Under Colorado law, authority over a person’s personal decisions (a guardian of the person) is separate from authority over that person’s property and finances (a conservator). You generally need a separate court appointment to manage the estate. Detailed answer […]
Read article →What to Do When an Insurer Claims It Never Received a Letter of Representation — Colorado
Overview If an insurance company tells you it never received a lawyer’s notice of representation, act quickly and methodically. Insurance companies must follow policy notice rules and state regulations. Taking the right steps protects deadlines, preserves evidence, and helps you prove that your attorney represents you. Detailed answer — practical steps under Colorado law 1. […]
Read article →Can I File an Assault Lawsuit in Colorado Without Going to the Hospital?
Disclaimer: This is general information and not legal advice. Consult a licensed Colorado attorney about your specific situation. Detailed Answer Overview Yes. In Colorado you can bring a civil lawsuit for assault (or battery) even if you did not go to the hospital after the incident. Criminal charges and civil claims are separate: the state […]
Read article →Proving an Assault Claim in Colorado: Evidence You Need
Detailed Answer Short overview: To succeed in a Colorado assault case—whether criminally (charged by the state) or civilly (a private lawsuit)—you need evidence that establishes the core elements: that a person acted in a way that caused another to reasonably fear harmful or offensive contact (assault) or actually caused harmful or offensive contact (battery). The […]
Read article →Colorado: How to get an auto damage claim reopened after the insurer closed it without notice
How to get an auto damage claim reopened when your insurer closed it without notice Short answer: Act quickly, preserve records, make a written demand to reopen the claim with new facts or proof of error, follow the insurer’s internal appeal or dispute procedures, and if the carrier refuses, file a complaint with the Colorado […]
Read article →Colorado: Filing Federal Tax Returns for an Estate When No Distributions Were Made
When Must an Estate File Federal Tax Returns? Detailed Answer Two different federal filings can apply when someone dies: the federal estate tax return (Form 706) and the fiduciary (estate) income tax return (Form 1041). Whether you must file does not turn only on whether you made distributions from estate accounts. It depends on (1) […]
Read article →Colorado: What to do if someone is squatting in your property before sale
Detailed Answer Short version: In Colorado, an unauthorized person living in your property is treated either as a criminal trespasser or a civil occupant depending on the facts. You generally cannot use self-help (changing locks or physically removing them) without risking liability. The usual remedies are (1) ask law enforcement to remove a criminal trespasser, […]
Read article →Finding a Doctor or Facility That Will Treat You on a Lien in Colorado
Can I get medical treatment on a lien for a personal injury in Colorado? Short answer: Yes — many Colorado providers and facilities will treat injury patients on a lien or by using a letter of protection (LOP), but acceptance varies by provider, medical specialty, and the strength of your injury claim. You should get […]
Read article →Colorado: Can a Will Transfer My LLC Interest or Override the Operating Agreement?
Detailed Answer This article explains how a deceased owner's will interacts with an LLC operating agreement under Colorado law and what typically happens when a will attempts to transfer an LLC interest to an heir. Which document controls: the operating agreement or the will? Under Colorado law, the LLC's governing documents (the articles of organization […]
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