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The decision to hire a personal injury lawyer can be daunting. You want to find the right lawyer to guide you through one of the most challenging times of your life. You deserve someone who will not only fight for your best outcome but also make sure you feel heard, supported, and informed every step […]

Discover the key questions to ask before hiring a personal injury lawyer so you find the right advocate to guide you through recovery and beyond.
Jake Joiner, Hailey | Hart’s new Administrative Assistant and Intake Specialist

As our Administrative Assistant and Intake Specialist, Jake is committed to helping people during life’s most challenging moments. When you call our firm, Jake is the first person you’ll speak with, making that crucial initial connection when someone needs legal help the most. Jake finds it rewarding to support people when they need it and […]

Homeowners Insurance Policy Blog

By: Jennifer Milne There are a number of reasons a homeowner may need to review a complete copy of their insurance policy, including to understand their coverage, rights, and obligations if they are considering filing a claim. Earlier this year, I was asked by the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association to present testimony to the Judiciary […]

As we roll into another Colorado summer, it’s (unfortunately) time to start thinking about wildfire. How to protect your home and what to do if catastrophe strikes are top of mind. While we hope the next few months remain relatively uneventful, it’s important to remember that Colorado law provides specific and important protections for policyholders […]

Colorado wildfire burning near residential homes with smoke in the sky
Colorado Bar Association Insurance Committee meeting with attorneys discussing the top 10 insurance cases from 2024 during continuing legal education presentation

By: Melissa A. Hailey Last week I was delighted to co-present the Top 10 Insurance Cases from 2024 to the Colorado Bar Association’s Insurance Committee. My co-presenter was Katelyn Werner of Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, one of the top insurance defense firms in Colorado. This presentation was an excellent opportunity to not only collaborate […]

Colorado has enacted a statute which outlines liability for landowners in Colorado.  The statute is very broad and acts as the exclusive remedy for individuals injured on the land of another by virtue of a condition on the property, or activities conducted or circumstances existing on such property. Here are the basics: A “landowner” includes, […]

Plot of land to show the Colorado Premises Liability Act C.R.S.§ 13-21-115
A woman showing a man legal documents to demonstrate withdrawing an early and insufficient settlement

Insurance companies often attempt to settle bodily injury claims early and cheaply. Usually, they contact the injured claimant and offer money to help with medical expenses, when in reality, this money is only provided in exchange for a full release of all claims. This is a common problem injured people face in Colorado. Fortunately, the […]

Old woman being pushed in a wheelchair to show elder neglect and abuse in assisted living and nursing homes

We entrust our elderly loved ones with professionals in assisted living and skilled nursing in hopes that they will follow through with their promises of adequate staffing, care, and supervision. The laws in Colorado are designed to protect our at-risk population precisely because elderly persons are vulnerable to abuse, exploitation, and neglect. However, the signs […]

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