Personal Injury Blog - Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya LLC

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...

Increasing Risk of E-Bike and E-Scooter Accidents in Denver

Posted on March 9, 2026

You clip your helmet on, unlock your e-scooter, and merge into a Denver bike lane for your morning commute. A car door swings open. In seconds, you are on the pavement with a shattered collarbone and a cracked helmet. E-bike and e-scooter accidents are surging across Denver, with emergency rooms treating multiple...

Dog Attacks While Delivering

Posted on March 2, 2026

You’re walking up to a porch in Denver, package in hand, when a dog charges through an open door and sinks its teeth into your calf. For delivery drivers across Colorado, this scenario is all too common, and the injuries can be devastating. Under Colorado’s strict liability law, dog owners are responsible...

Should I Accept the Insurance Company’s First Offer?

Posted on February 12, 2026

In most cases, you should not accept an insurance company's first settlement offer. Initial offers are typically calculated to minimize the insurer's payout, not to compensate you fairly for your injuries and losses. These quick offers often arrive before you understand the full extent of your medical needs or long-term impacts. A...

I-25 Accidents: Colorado’s Most Dangerous Corridor

Posted on February 9, 2026

You've driven it hundreds of times. The morning commute down I-25 with brake lights flashing ahead as traffic bunches near the Denver Tech Center. Then someone swerves, brakes screech, and before you can react, you're part of a chain-reaction collision. Interstate 25 through Denver is one of the most dangerous highways in...