In the National Football League, they are finally grasping with the long term effects of concussions. For the past 25 years, we have been representing individuals who have suffered similar injuries. During those years, we have learned first hand that these injuries...
Year: 2010
Senseless Death Caused by Inexplicable Negligence
Who ties a patient in a mental health hospital face down in to a bed with a pillow? Apparently, the folks treating mental health patients at the Colorado Mental Health Institute in Pueblo. Channel 7 news reports:Geske died in the forensic unit of the state...
The Unreasonably Dangerous TASER
TASER International argues that its weapon has been thoroughly tested and proven to be safe. Dr. David Rosenbaum, the Director of Heart & Vascular Research Center at Case Western Reserve University, specifically refutes these assertions in many ways. The most...
Another TASER death, right here in Denver
The Denver Coroner has ruled the death of Marvin Booker a homicide. The Denver Post reports:The coroner said deputies had their body weight on Booker's back continuously for four minutes while he was face down and put him in a "sleeper hold" for more than two minutes...
Health Insurance Options in Colorado
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which was signed into law by President Obama on March 23, 2010 requires states to establish an internet website to help residents identify health coverage options. Colorado residents can get information about their...
Protecting Your Civil Rights
The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is arguably the most important provision in our Constitution when it comes to protecting our civil rights. Section 1 of the 14th Amendment reads:All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the...
Forest Fires and You
As we approach Memorial Day Weekend here in the west we recognize we are entering forest fire season. Over the holiday weekend many will be traveling to campgrounds and national parks to enjoy the outdoors. Many of you simply need to be aware of the dangers fires...
Steamboat Pilot: Jury awards $2.4 million in bike-car crash near Steamboat
Wayne Ranieri was thrown more than 20 feet when Kathy Whaley cut a corner too close and drove into the oncoming traffic lane, hitting Wayne Ranieri head-on on his bicycle. Wayne Ranieri landed on his buttocks, compressing his spine and crushing a vertebra in his lower...
Steamboat Jury Recognizes the Value of the Steamboat Lifestyle
In March 2009, Steamboat Springs resident Wayne Ranieri was seriously injured when a car, not paying appropriate attention to the road, cut into his lane and crashed head on into him. Steamboat Today reporting the incident explained:Wayne Ranieri, an agent at...
Local Coach Uses Position to take Advantage of Parents
I have the pleasure of representing a local man who has been defrauded by the coach of his daughter's high school fastpitch softball team. A story in today's Daily Camera tells the story.