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Infographic: Firework Safety

Posted on July 1, 2015

Thinking back to previous celebrations of the Fourth of July, what are some of the activities that immediately come to your mind? Maybe family? Friends? Independence? Delicious food? For most people, one topic remains very consistent. Fireworks. Even just...

Infographic: Does Everyone Wear their Seatbelt?

Posted on June 28, 2015

If you’ve been in a car accident in Denver, Co, the first question people typically ask is, “is everyone okay?” followed quickly by, “was everyone wearing their seatbelt?” While we hope the answers to both of those questions are yes, we know...

Bike Safety in Denver, Colorado

Posted on June 25, 2015

We all know that Denver, Colorado and the surrounding areas attract some of the most active people in the country. With all of the physical activities that our town has to offer, it is not a surprise that we find our neighbors...

Making Work Comp Laws Work For You | Newsletter March 2015

Posted on March 1, 2015

The Colorado legislature has done something good for workers in the state. Legislators last year passed a bill which Gov. John Hickenlooper signed into law, making changes to workers' compensation law. If you're injured on the job, Colorado work comp law requires that an employer, or the employer's work comp insurance company, provide you with a doctor for...

Why Communication is Important to Us – and You

Posted on November 21, 2014

I had a frustrating experience recently. I was trying to buy an e-book online, and the downloading process didn’t go as smoothly as I would have liked. (I’m sure you’ve had a similar experience, whether it’s with an e-book or any of a thousand other encounters.) I tried to contact the seller for...

Getting the Medical Care You Need | Newsletter November 2014

Posted on November 1, 2014

When you've been injured in a car accident, you enter a whole different world when it comes to medical care. You may have been treated in an emergency room, and you've probably seen your family doctor. But the world of personal injury care also includes specialists in pain management, surgery, chiropractic, physical therapy and...

Golf + Broncos + Open Door = Good Fun

Posted on June 17, 2014

The Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya recently made a donation to the Open Door Youth Gang Alternatives organization run by Rev. Leon Kelly. The donation is in support of his annual golf tournament, a big event each year to raise money to support Open Door. Rev. Kelly’s organization works with kids...

Heads Up – and Keep Everyone Safe

Posted on June 5, 2014

A few weeks ago I wrote about the rising number of hit-and-run accidents in Denver. People who have hit someone with their car, injuring or killing the victim, and then run away deserve to be caught and punished. But that’s only part of the story. The number of hit-and-run accidents is a small part...

How to Tell if Your Work Injury Will Be Covered by Work Comp

Posted on April 21, 2014

The work comp attorneys at The Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya have seen a lot of injuries over the years. The Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety recently released a report on the top 10 causes of workplace injuries. They include : • Overexertion, caused by excessive lifting, pushing, pulling,...

Medina Alert is Now Law

Posted on April 1, 2014

People who have hit someone with their car, injuring or killing the victim, and then run away deserve to be caught and punished. Many times that’s not easy because the hit-and-run vehicle just disappears into the crowd of cars. But if the drivers running away from their crime can be apprehended, they can be...