Colorado Dog Bite Laws: Strict Liability, Exceptions, and Medical Steps Every Victim Should Know

by sawneemountain | Jan 12, 2026 | Personal Injury

A dog bite can change the course of an ordinary day in an instant. One moment you’re walking through your neighborhood, visiting a friend, or letting your child play outside. The next, you’re dealing with shock, pain, bleeding, and a flood of questions you never...

Slip-and-Fall on Ice: When Colorado Property Owners Are Liable

by sawneemountain | Dec 16, 2025 | Personal Injury

A slick patch of ice doesn’t look like much—until your feet go out from under you. One second you’re walking into a store, an apartment building, or an office in Durango. The next, you’re on the ground, stunned, in pain, and wondering how a simple errand turned into...

Hit-and-Run in Colorado: Exact Steps to Take in the First 24 Hours

by sawneemountain | Aug 19, 2025 | Personal Injury

A hit-and-run is chaos compressed into seconds: a violent jolt, a vanishing taillight, and a rising mix of adrenaline and confusion. What you do right now matters—for your health, your case, and your ability to get your costs covered. If you’re searching “what to do...

Pedestrian & Crosswalk Accidents in Colorado: Fault, Cameras, and Evidence

by sawneemountain | Jul 4, 2025 | Personal Injury

Colorado’s roads are tough on people walking. Whether you’re crossing Main Avenue in Durango or navigating downtown Denver, a split-second mistake by a driver can change your life. After a crash, the first questions are always the same: Who’s at fault? Is there video?...

UM/UIM in Colorado: What It Really Covers (and When It Saves a Case)

by sawneemountain | Jun 2, 2025 | Personal Injury

If you’re recovering from a crash in or around Durango, you’ve probably already heard the alphabet soup: UM (Uninsured Motorist) and UIM (Underinsured Motorist). These are the coverages that step in when the at-fault driver has no insurance (UM) or not enough...