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The Consumer Product Safety Commission on Tuesday announced the recall of about 635,000 cribs after the death of a 6-month-old child and dozens of reports of safety problems.

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1.5 Million Strollers Recalled by Graco

About 1.5 million strollers made by Graco Children's Products are being recalled after reports of children's fingers being cut when the canopy is opening or closing. The recalled strollers are Graco's Passage, Alano and Spree strollers and travel systems.

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08/31/09
Denver, CO
Read Stephen Wahlberg's article in the Denver Post regarding the importance of jury trials in our judicial system and why they are currently under attack.  To view the article, please visit www.denverpost.com. 

Representation for Hepatitis C Clients

Denver, CO
David Woodruff discusses how potential clients look for attorneys and the firm's view on advertising for patients who have been infected with Hepatitis C.  Please visit, www.gazette.com to read the full article.
 

Colorado Nurses Sue Swedish Medical Center

06/17/09
Denver, CO
Read our article in the Denver Post regarding the nurses who are currently suing Swedish Medical Center for being fired from the hospital after reporting dangerous care and unsafe conditions in the intensive care nursery.  To view the article, please visit www.denverpost.com. 

Steve Wahlberg Successfully Completes Term as ABOTA President:

Steve Wahlberg was recently honored by the Colorado Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates for his successful term as president in 2008-2009. Mr. Wahlberg has spoken to high schools, colleges and civic groups about the importance of the jury trial in civil disputes. He chaired the Masters in Trial Program in 2008 and has taught about the history of the jury trial.
 

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NEW LEGISLATION THAT HELPS INJURED PEOPLE

The Colorado Legislature passed three Bills which are designed to help people who have been injured due to the carelessness of another. You may view the complete Bills on our Relevant Legislation page, but here is a quick summary:

MedPay - Car Insurance - Senate Bill 11

When Colorado residents renew their insurance, all policyholders must be offered a minimum of $5,000 in medical payment coverage. This medical payment coverage not only applies to the driver, but to all passengers in the vehicle. The coverage is optional and you may or may not purchase it. Our Firm strongly recommends that you purchase MedPay through your car insurance for the following reasons:

• There is no subrogation claim - which may exist pursuant to your health insurance policy. This means that you do not have to pay any funds collected from the Defendant to your own MedPay provider. Meanwhile, health insurance companies are seeking reimbursement for medical bills paid due to the collision;
• There is a priority list for payments, starting with ambulances and trauma physicians - who are sometimes only partially reimbursed by health insurance carriers;
• All parties in your vehicle, including people with no health insurance, are covered under the MedPay provisions.

Some carriers may be offering up to $100,000.00 in optional MedPay coverage, but the carrier must offer at least $5,000.00 when you renew your policy.

Penalties for an Insurance Carrier Which Delays or Denies Payment - House Bill 1407

This Bill increases the penalties for health insurers, disability insurers and nearly any other kind of insurance, except workers' compensation, life insurance and title insurance. In the event an insurance company unreasonably delays or denies payment for contractually owed benefits, the insurance company will be required to pay the owed benefits, double damages, and attorneys' fees. This Bill will provide consumers the power to force insurance companies to pay claims in a timely manner. Frequently, Colorado citizens have been powerless to bring significant claims against the insurance companies because the attorneys' fees could eat up a substantial portion of their settlement. Consumers have also been required to settle for pennies on the dollar because of delays, costs, fees, etc.

The Prevailing Party at Trial - House Bill 1020

The current law has been changed so that a party who wins a lawsuit - even if they do not meet the Defendant's offer of settlement - is still the prevailing party and entitled to their own costs. Under the current law, if the Defendant offers $50,000.00 to settle a case and the Plaintiff gets a verdict of $40,000.00 - the Plaintiff has to pay the Defendant's costs and the Plaintiff's own costs - even though the Plaintiff won the lawsuit. Under this new legislation, the Plaintiff will be deemed the prevailing party and entitled to recover all of their own taxable costs from the Defendant - even though the Plaintiff will owe the Defendant's costs (such as expert witness fees, deposition fees, filing fees, etc. - but not attorneys' fees).

This Bill takes some of the pressure off of Plaintiffs to settle cases because they will recover their own costs in the event they win.

For a free initial consultation with Hillyard, Wahlberg, Kudla & Sloane, LLP, call 800-630-2366 or contact us online.