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Hurt on a Colorado Ski Slope? What the Ski Safety Act Covers

Who can be held responsible for a Colorado ski or snowboard injury? Colorado law treats the ordinary dangers of skiing and snowboarding as risks skiers and riders accept when they click into their bindings, but it does not excuse every accident on the slopes. A resort that was careless, or a skier who caused…

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Strict Liability and the Serious Bodily Injury Standard in Colorado Dog Attacks

Do You Have to Prove a Dog Was Dangerous to Bring a Colorado Dog Bite Claim? Usually not. Colorado dog bite laws allow many victims with serious bodily injuries to pursue strict liability without proving the owner knew the dog was dangerous. Less severe injuries may still support a negligence claim depending on the…

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Crosswalk Laws and Pedestrian Rights in Unmarked Colorado Intersections

Do Pedestrians Have the Right of Way at Unmarked Intersections in Colorado? It depends on where the pedestrian crossed and the circumstances at the intersection. Colorado pedestrian right of way laws recognize many unmarked crosswalks under C.R.S. § 42-4-802, but drivers and pedestrians both have legal duties that affect who bears fault after a…

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Decoding Uber and Lyft Insurance Periods for Colorado Commuters

Which Insurance Pays After an Uber or Lyft Accident in Colorado? It depends on what the rideshare driver was doing in the app when the crash occurred. Colorado rideshare insurance laws require different coverage depending on whether the driver was offline, waiting for a ride request, or transporting a passenger. That makes the driver’s…

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Understanding the Colorado Safety Stop Law and Cyclist Liability

Is It Legal for Cyclists to Ride Through Stop Signs in Colorado? Yes. Colorado’s Safety Stop law allows cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs under certain conditions. A cyclist must still yield to any road user who has the right of way. After a crash, liability depends on whether the cyclist followed…

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Holding Establishments Liable Under Colorado Dram Shop and Social Host Laws

The police report names one driver. The civil case may name several defendants. When a drunk driver causes a serious crash on a Colorado road, the bar, restaurant, or private host who kept filling that driver’s glass carries legal exposure that most crash victims never pursue. Colorado dram shop liability exists precisely for this…

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