Personal Injury Blog - Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya LLC

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Colorado?

Posted on May 11, 2026

In Colorado, only certain family members or designated individuals have the legal right to file a wrongful death claim, and that right depends on both your relationship to the person who died and when the claim is filed. The law follows a strict order of priority, which can affect whether you...

Rear-End Chain Reaction Accidents: Multi-Vehicle Liability

Posted on May 7, 2026

In a rear-end chain reaction accident, liability is not always limited to the last driver in the line. While the trailing driver is often at fault, multi-vehicle crashes require a careful analysis of how each collision occurred and whether more than one driver contributed to the crash. If you were injured...

When to Contact an Attorney if You’ve Been Injured by a Consumer Product

Posted on May 5, 2026

If you suffered a serious injury from a consumer product, you should contact an attorney as soon as possible. Waiting can put key evidence at risk and make it harder to hold the manufacturer or seller accountable. Product injury cases often involve complex defects, multiple responsible parties, and aggressive insurance responses. An...

What Happens Immediately After a Personal Injury Lawsuit Is Filed?

Posted on May 1, 2026

After a personal injury lawsuit is filed, the case moves into a structured legal process that includes notifying the defendant, exchanging information, and preparing for either settlement or trial. While filing is a major step, it is only the beginning of the process of investigating, challenging, and resolving a claim.

Workers’ Compensation or Personal Injury Claim?

Posted on April 20, 2026

If you were hurt at work in Colorado, your first step will usually be a workers’ compensation claim, even if no one was clearly at fault. But that is not always your only option. If someone other than your employer contributed to what happened, you may have the right to file a...

Bike Lane Accidents and Cyclist Rights in Denver

Posted on April 13, 2026

Bike lane accidents in Denver often happen when drivers cross into designated cycling space, turn across a rider’s path, or open a car door into traffic. If you are injured while lawfully riding in a bike lane, Colorado law gives you the right to pursue compensation for your losses.

When Can Passengers Sue the Driver in Colorado?

Posted on April 6, 2026

If you were injured while riding as a passenger in Colorado, you can sue the driver if their carelessness caused the crash. Depending on what happened, you may also have a claim against another driver or even the owner of the vehicle. As a passenger, you are rarely blamed for a collision....

How Pre-Existing Injuries Affect Your Colorado Personal Injury Claim

Posted on April 2, 2026

Having a pre-existing injury does not disqualify you from recovering compensation after an accident in Colorado. If someone else’s negligence made your condition worse, you may still have a valid personal injury claim. Insurance companies often point to your medical history instead of the crash. When that happens, the...

Accidents Involving Commercial Delivery Trucks

Posted on March 19, 2026

You’re sitting at a red light when a delivery van slams into your vehicle from behind. The driver was rushing to make the next stop on a packed route, checking a GPS device instead of watching the road. Now you are dealing with serious injuries, mounting medical bills, and a corporate legal...

Why You Shouldn’t Sign a Release Before Talking to a Lawyer

Posted on March 16, 2026

You’re still recovering from the crash when the insurance adjuster calls. The tone is friendly and the offer sounds reasonable. All you have to do is sign a release form, and the check is yours. But that signature could cost you far more than you realize. A settlement release permanently waives your...