Serious Injury Attorney James C. Ruger Practice Areas

COLORADO WRONGFUL DEATH:

A wrongful death occurs when a person is killed due to the negligence or misconduct of another individual, company or organization. A legal action for wrongful death belongs to the decedent's immediate family members, usually a surviving spouse and children, and sometimes parents. Under certain circumstances, unrelated minor children living with and supported by the decedent may also bring a claim for wrongful death. In order to bring a successful wrongful death cause of action in Colorado, the following elements must be present:

• The death of a human being
• Caused by another's negligent or intentional conduct
• The survival of family members who are suffering the loss of financial support, love, care, comfort, supervision, guidance, household assistance and general society previously provided by the deceased

The general rule in Colorado in wrongful death cases is that one is entitled to recover both economic and non-economic damages which are suffered as a result of the loss of a loved one. Economic damages in a wrongful death case include an award for the financial contributions which the decedent would have made to his wife, children and/or parents had he or she survived. It also includes the recovery for funeral services in memory of the decedent and for burial costs. Non-economic damages include loss of love, companionship, comfort, affection, society, solace or moral support.

COLORADO VEHICLE ACCIDENTS:

Legal claims that arise from vehicle accidents are typically governed by the law of negligence. Any individual who negligently operates a motor vehicle may be required to pay damages to an injured victim. A personal injury case involving a vehicle accident may become formalized through civil court proceedings, or may be resolved through an informal settlement before a lawsuit is filed. Vehicle accidents can include aviation accidents, bicycle accidents, car accidents, boating accidents, motorcycle accidents, semi tractor trailer accidents, school bus accidents, train accidents and truck accidents, to name a few. The surviving family members of a fatally injured accident victim may be able to bring wrongful death charges against the defendant.

Colorado personal injury lawyer James C. Ruger has years of practice and a successful track record representing clients who have suffered significant injuries in motor vehicle accidents of all kinds. Attorney Ruger works closely with doctors and other health care providers to discuss the short and long-term medical consequences of an injury. Colorado fatal accident lawyer James C. Ruger has a thorough and detailed familiarity with the intricacies of Colorado automobile insurance and liability laws, and knows how to track the various sources of recovery available to car accident victims and their families.

COLORADO AVIATION ACCIDENTS:

Airline crashes typically result in the most traumatic injuries and death. These cases are extremely complex and may involve federal, state or international laws and treaties. There may also be limitations on recoveries and caps on damages. Weather, maintenance, ground preparation of flights, pilot error, manufacturing defects and controller error may all contribute to a crash.

Typically, the National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB) conducts an investigation. Obtaining a copy of the NTSB report and having the evidence reviewed by an aviation expert is crucial to determining if there is a potential issue and responsibility.

ON THE JOB/CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS:

Construction labor makes up one of the three most dangerous occupations in the United States today; each year producing thousands of debilitating injuries and wrongful deaths. Factors that contribute to construction accidents include workers lifting loads with worn and weathered cables, working on elevated platforms without fall protection or wearing defective safety harnesses and lanyards, and/or working in trenches with improper benching and using outdated tools and equipment.

Construction site personal injury law is not practiced nor understood by many personal injury attorneys. Due to the resulting ineffective representation, the end result all too often is minimal financial compensation for the victim. Injured construction workers are urged to seek a personal injury lawyer who is knowledgeable in a variety of construction techniques and has successfully litigated numerous construction site personal injury cases.

COLORADO NURSING HOME ABUSE & NEGLECT:

Americans are living longer than ever before. The fastest growing segment in the United States is the elderly population. As a result of this demographic shift, many elderly Americans have become residents of nursing homes during their final years. As many of these nursing homes are under-funded and under-staffed, a disturbing incidence of neglect and abuse is being reported. Injuries sustained by nursing home residents due to neglect and abuse often involve the inappropriate use of physical restraints, overuse of sedatives, unnecessary use of urinary catheters, loss of mobility, pressure sores and lack of nutrition with weight loss. If you or a family member are or have been the victim of nursing home abuse and neglect, you should contact a nursing home abuse attorney with experience and expertise in this area of the law.

BURN INJURIES:

People who have suffered and survived the agony of second, third and even fourth degree burns describe the pain they experienced as among the most severe of all traumatic injuries. Personal injuries involving severe burns commonly result from explosions, premises fires, defective products, motor vehicle collisions, electric shock, as well as accidental exposure to harmful chemicals and radiation.

COLORADO DOG BITES:

Every year, millions of Americans are bitten by animals. Being attacked by a dog is an extremely stressful event. Many dog bite injuries leave scars and have lasting emotional effects. In the state of Colorado, if a dog bite results in serious injury or death, a non-negligent owner or keeper may be held liable for the victim's economic damages, but not for pain and suffering or disfigurement. But if the dog has bitten someone before, if its owner is violating a "leash law" or otherwise unlawfully letting the dog run loose, or if the owner knows that the dog has a history of biting people or any other dangerous behavior, a viable claim for both economic and non-economic damages may be maintained.

SLIP AND FALL/PREMISES LIABILITY:

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere and can cause serious personal injury. Most slip and falls happen in commercial settings, including grocery stores, drug stores, office buildings, construction sites, and even gas stations and malls. These accidents may also happen on private property. Either way, there exist duties on the part of the property owners to maintain the property responsibly and avoid the existence of dangerous conditions.

Dangerous or defective conditions may be large or small, temporary or permanent. Therefore, investigation of the claim is essential to a successful case. Temporary conditions such as water on the floor of a grocery store or snow and ice on the stairs of a restaurant need to be investigated quickly. If a claim is against a town or the State of Colorado, formal written notices must be served on the appropriate agency within a few months of the injury. For more information, please contact Boulder, Colorado personal injury Attorney James C. Ruger

If you or someone you know in Boulder, Colorado, or within the surrounding cities and counties of Colorado needs the assistance or trusted legal advice of an experienced personal injury lawyer, please contact Attorney James C. Ruger, today at 866-435-3738, or complete the contact form provided on this site to begin your free consultation with a skilled Colorado catastrophic injury lawyer.