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What You Need to Know About Slip and Falls

Posted on May 13, 2016

Did you know slip and falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries? How about on average you can lose 11 days of pay because of a slip and fall? Dianne Sawaya, personal injury attorney in Denver Colorado created this visual chart to walk you through what you need to know about...

Most Common Workers’ Comp Injuries [Infographic]

Posted on March 29, 2016

An injury can happen when you least expect it, even to the most cautious worker. However, by recognizing the most common types of workers' compensation injuries you can be more prepared to avoid situations which could put you in danger of harming yourself or others. To learn more about the most common injuries view...

GeoPlunge Tournament Photos

Posted on March 15, 2016

Back in January of this year, we sponsored Colorado's first GeoPlunge Tournament. Our staff had a great time working with the amazingly smart and enthusiastic students at Addenbrooke Classical Academy in Lakewood, Colorado. See photos from the event below. Now the students are preparing for the next tournament, which is scheduled for May 2016. [gallery link="file"...

What do you do if you get in a slip and fall accident in a grocery store?

Posted on January 18, 2016

In 2011, the Colorado Supreme Court affirmed a $15 million judgment awarded to a woman who fell at a Greeley Walmart. The superstore had appealed the jury verdict; however, it was upheld by the court. Slip and fall accidents can cause severe, traumatic...

Bicyclist Killed in Brighton Hit-and-Run Accident

Posted on January 18, 2016

Bicycles are becoming more popular in Denver and throughout Colorado as a means of inexpensive transportation, a good form of exercise, and a great way to enjoy the outdoors and spend time with family and friends. Unfortunately, some drivers do not respect the rights of bicyclists to share our roads, or they do not...

Safety Tips for Removing Snow and Ice this Winter

Posted on January 14, 2016

Homeowners and business owners have a duty of care to remove snow and ice from walkways to prevent winter slip and fall accidents. However, you must be careful when shoveling snow and ice to avoid falling yourself. It is easy to slip and fall as you are trying to clear walkways. Before you begin...

What is safer: Uber, Lyft, or a taxi?

Posted on January 12, 2016

You may have heard a good deal of discussion regarding services like Uber and Lyft, but you may not be aware what these services offer to the public. What are Uber and Lyft? Unlike a taxi, the Uber and Lyft services are ride-sharing services that are operated by individuals who do not have any other license...

Winter Driving Safety Tips

Posted on January 11, 2016

Winter is upon us here in Colorado, and you know what that means—snow is falling, ice is forming, and driving is getting more dangerous. At the Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya, we want you to make the most of this winter...

We’re Sponsoring Colorado’s FIRST GeoPlunge Tournament in January 2016

Posted on January 8, 2016

How do you make learning fun? How do you motivate kids to learn when it’s not fun? It’s a lot harder, that’s for sure. Alan Fishel, partner at Arent Fox LLP, asked himself this very question. He wasn’t seeing the fun in traditional education, which is...

Hit-and-Run Driver Injures Woman and Young Girl in Denver, CO

Posted on December 22, 2015

Car accidents in and around Denver, Colorado, happen each day. Tragically, many people are killed and injured. In just a few seconds, their lives are changed forever. Hit-and-Run Driver Injures Woman and Young Girl in Denver, Colorado On December 9, 2015, a woman and her nine-year-old niece...