A car wreck can leave people in shock and unsure about what to do. You may be hurt. Your vehicle has been damaged. The other driver may even claim that the accident was your fault when it was not. It can be a difficult and confusing time. Below is a quick summary of things to […]

7/7/22 – W. Randolph Barnhart Thanks to my late father, I began fly fishing at age 10.  To this day it remains my favorite pastime.  I have fished on all the continents except Africa and Antarctica.  Naturally, my primary fishing has been in Colorado, in the South Platte, Arkansas, Colorado River and Rio Grande drainages.  […]

7/4/22 – Melissa A. Hailey Every Fourth of July, we Americans have the privilege of observing Independence Day.  It is on its face a day of fun filled with good food, fireworks, and time with friends and family.  It is at its core a celebration of American freedom – an annual reminder that we, as […]

The Duties of Insurers There are two basic types of insurance claims in Colorado: first-party claims and third-party claims.  First-party claims are claims brought against your own insurer.  First-party claims often concern benefits owed to you under an auto, homeowners, commercial property, disability, or health insurance policy.  More seldom, first-party claims may be brought against […]

The Process How a Claim Resolves Every personal injury case is different. Most take months or even years to resolve. Your personal injury case will resolve in one of two ways: (1) a settlement; or (2) a jury verdict. Over 95% of civil cases resolve through a settlement. A settlement is an agreement with the […]

Melissa (Mel) Valle has joined the HH team as a litigation paralegal. She has more than 20 years of experience in the legal field. Mel has assisted on cases from intake through trial and appeal and has served as the paralegal on matters pending in state and federal court. She has dedicated her career to […]