Posted Sat 21st Feb, 2015 | by Jennifer Crichton | on Legal Insights, Personal Injury
When a Plaintiff files a personal injury lawsuit against a Defendant, the law states the Plaintiff has the burden of proving his case. This means the Plaintiff has to prove that the Defendant was negligent and said negligence was a cause of his injuries. However, in certain circumstances, the burden of proof shifts to the Defendant and he is then forced to disprove his negligence. This is known as res ipsa loquitur, and occurs whenever …
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Posted Sun 25th Jan, 2015 | by Jennifer Crichton | on Cases
On Monday, January 28th, Denver accident lawyer Steve Kaufman will argue in the Colorado Court of Appeals to uphold his approximately $500,000 verdict on behalf of his injured client against Shelter Insurance. Mr. Kaufman tried this case with another Kidneigh, Kaufman & Crichton, P.C. Denver personal injury lawyer, Charlie Crichton, in August 2011 in Denver District Court. On behalf of their injured client, Mr. Kaufman and Mr. Crichton argued that the client’s insurer, Shelter Insurance, …
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Posted Thu 22nd Jan, 2015 | by Jennifer Crichton | on Insurance Claims, Medical Providers, Personal Injury
It’s always surprising to me when I meet with clients who have no idea what type of auto coverage they have, what the doctor diagnosed them with, or what type of medical treatment they are receiving. This is just to name a few because when it comes to understanding these types of issues, most people tend to bury their head in the sand and assume (hope?) they’re being provided with the correct information. I will …
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Posted Fri 9th Jan, 2015 | by Jennifer Crichton | on Articles, Attorney
We care about our clients: Denver Personal injury lawyers at Kidneigh, Kaufman & Crichton, P.C. treat each client like a person, not a case. We actually return phone calls and an attorney, and not just a paralegal, will be involved in handling your claim. One thing you can be sure of is that someone will always be there to help you through the process and you will always be able to talk to someone about …
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Posted Sun 4th Jan, 2015 | by Jennifer Crichton | on Legal Insights, Personal Injury
In a December 27, 2012 decision, the Colorado Court of Appeals held that it was error for a trial court to give an instruction allowing the jury to find that the Plaintiff failed to mitigate her damages if she “continued to undergo expensive treatment when it was not resolving her pain.” Under the law, an injured party must take reasonable steps to mitigate his or her damages and as such, may not recover damages for …
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Posted Sun 28th Dec, 2014 | by Jennifer Crichton | on Attorney, Personal Injury
For over 30 years, Steve Kaufman has been working as a Denver personal injury lawyer. After graduating from Rutgers Law School he started his first job with Jon Kidneigh working as a Denver accident lawyer. After only two years on the job, Steve and Jon tried the first toxic shock syndrome (TSS) case to go to trial in the country against Procter & Gamble. From that point on he’s successfully handled almost every kind of …
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Posted Sun 21st Dec, 2014 | by Jennifer Crichton | on Premises Liability
Owning a home comes with a variety of responsibilities, one of which is keeping those who come to your home safe from harm. Throughout the year, but particularly in the winter months, it is important to ensure your home is free of hazards. During the winter months, these hazards often include snow, ice, and falling branches. Since most homeowners likely have several visitors (mailman, delivery drivers, friends, etc.) access their sidewalks and walkways throughout the …
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Posted Fri 5th Dec, 2014 | by Jennifer Crichton | on Personal Injury
A few months back, I wrote a blog discussing the dangers of trampolines and providing cautionary use tips. In this same vein, a recent national study has associated a lot of these same dangers with bounce house use among children. According to Dr. Gary Smith of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, “Each day in this country, more than 30 children are rushed to a hospital emergency department for an injury associated with an inflatable bouncer. That’s a …
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Posted Sun 30th Nov, 2014 | by Jennifer Crichton | on Articles
For over 30 years, the lawyers at Kidneigh, Kaufman & Crichton, P.C., PC have helped injured people obtain settlement for their personal injury cases. As Denver accident lawyers we can assist you in the following areas: Personal InjuryWe handle all types of personal injury cases. This includes any auto, motorcycle, truck, or other motor vehicle accident, slip and fall accident, bicycle and pedestrian accident, animal bites and attacks, sexual assaults, product caused illnesses and injuries, …
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Posted Sat 25th Oct, 2014 | by Jennifer Crichton | on Legal Insights
At Kidneigh, Kaufman & Crichton, P.C. we have been very successful in handling personal injury matters for minor children who have been injured. Most commonly when a minor gets injured in an accident, it is his or her parent who initiates the filing of a claim and who gives authority to the attorney throughout the settlement process. While a minor’s parent has the authority to settle the minor’s claim, approval is often sought by a …
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