by Scott Reisch | Feb 19, 2020 | News
The results are finally in regarding 2012 traffic fatalities across the United States, and the results are not good. Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have released a complete data report stating that 2012...
by Scott Reisch | Feb 18, 2020 | News
The spinal cord is a delicate column of nerve tissue that extends from the base of the brain down the back. It is housed between bones known as vertebrae that protect the spinal cord from injury. When those bones are broken, the delicate spinal cord beneath can...
by Scott Reisch | Jan 17, 2020 | News
Many different factors are taken into consideration when determining an appropriate sentence for a defendant who has been convicted of a crime. Something the judge must consider when sentencing a defendant is the presence of aggravating factors. What are aggravating...
by Scott Reisch | Jan 16, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Traffic fatalities in the U.S. declined slightly in 2017, however the data from the state of Colorado tells a different story. There were 642 traffic fatalities in Colorado in 2017, which is the highest number of crash-related deaths in this state since 2004. Sadly,...
by Scott Reisch | Jan 15, 2020 | News
Everyone should have the right to protect themselves and their home from intruders. But, the laws governing what residents can and cannot do to protect their homes vary from state-to-state. In Colorado, the “make my day” law gives residents the legal right to use...
by Scott Reisch | Jan 14, 2020 | News
There are several defense strategies that a defendant can use in a personal injury case to escape liability. One of the most frequently used strategies is the assumption of risk defense. When can this strategy be used? How will it affect your case? Here’s what you...
by Scott Reisch | Jan 13, 2020 | News
Nerves carry messages back and forth from the brain to the rest of the body. Since nerves play such an important role in the body, the effects of nerve damage can be devastating. This condition can be incredibly painful and could greatly affect the victim’s daily...
by Scott Reisch | Jan 13, 2020 | News
After a car accident, anyone who is injured has the right to file a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company in order to recover compensation. The insurance company must compensate the victim for any expenses he has incurred or losses he has suffered as a...
by Scott Reisch | Dec 20, 2019 | News
Many people are under the impression that they cannot face legal consequences for a failed attempt to commit a crime. However, this is not the case in the state of Colorado. Here’s what you should know about criminal attempt: What is Criminal Attempt in Colorado?...
by Scott Reisch | Dec 19, 2019 | News
Being charged with a crime is not the same as being convicted of one. To convict a defendant of a crime, the prosecution must present evidence that proves the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. However, some of the evidence that the prosecution wants to...
