What should you do when injured in a hit-and-run auto accident?
Part 2 - Prom Night – High School Graduation – And Marijuana – What Moms, Dads and Teens Really Need to Know Celebrations for prom, graduation, and homecoming mean more parties and gatherings among teens who are celebrating. It is important to be vigilant about your child and their friends and to communicate to […]
Bell & Pollock Blog 04/26/2024 It is every parent’s nightmare to get a phone call from their teenager saying they have been involved in a car accident. Here is how you can support your teen through the aftermath. 1. Stay calm. Easier said than done, we know, but the calmer you are, the easier it […]
Bell & Pollock Blog 03/29/2024 Imagine you’ve been in a collision with another car, where you are completely stopped at a light and you are struck from behind. You have been severely injured due to the force of the collision. It is clear that the other driver is at fault. You already have the anxiety […]
Bell & Pollock Blog Dana N. Miller, Esq. for 03/29/2024 You’ve likely heard of, or seen on overhead highway digital signs, “Click It or Ticket” and other similar campaigns encouraging drivers and passengers to wear seatbelts on Colorado roads. But you may have wondered what does the law actually require in regard to seatbelts. How […]
Victims of Drunk Driving and Colorado’s Dram Shop Statute: What it Means Dram Shop Laws Currently, 43 states have adopted what is called “dram shop laws.” (PDF) Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) defines these and other social host laws as “laws allowing liability of establishments arising out of the sale of alcohol to obviously intoxicated […]
Telephone Consumer Protection Act 47 U.S.C. § 227—New Implications If You’re Getting Unsolicited Robocalls What are Robocalls? Robocalls are prerecorded or autodialed calls made to your landline or cell phone, usually when you have not given permission for the caller to contact you. They are often made by telemarketers, who are callers contacting you to […]
Cyberbullying in Colorado Cyberbullying involves inflicting emotional pain and humiliation upon another person, or group of people, using technology. Kids and adults can send cruel or harassing text messages, post embarrassing information or rumors on social media, or make vile comments in an online forum. Cyberbullying is dangerous because, unlike traditional bullying, harassment is ongoing. Technology allows […]
Gary Bell, Jr. and Brad PollockInjury Attorneys It’s the start of ski season in Colorado, and Colorado ski safety laws are probably the last thing on your mind when you head up to the slopes. But you might be surprised to find out that the Ski Safety Act is there to protect the ski area […]
Even if you receive a settlement in your civil case, you may still be able to receive an additional award of restitution in the criminal case, for things not covered by the offender’s insurance policy. The purpose of a restitution order is to decrease the financial burden caused by the crime and to preserve the […]
