When
you have suffered an injury caused by another party, you need an
attorney to strongly advocate on your behalf to the other party’s
insurance carrier and legal counsel. Insurance companies begin their
investigation immediately after the accident and often attempt to take
your statement before you have the opportunity to hire an attorney.
Accordingly, it is very important to find legal representation as soon
after the accident as possible to protect your rights. The attorneys at
Bloch & Chapleau have a wide array of experience litigating personal
injury matters, including, but not limited, automobile accidents,
motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, medical and dental
malpractice, nursing home negligence, ski injuries, recreational
injuries, wrongful death, dog attacks, slip and falls, and products
liability cases. Residents and visitors to Colorado enjoy active
lifestyles and injuries often arise in the participation of recreational
activities available throughout the state. Bloch & Chapleau also
litigates personal injury cases arising out of recreational activities,
such as ski, snowmobile, horseback riding, ATV, and rafting accidents.
Bloch & Chapleau attorneys handle each personal injury claim assertively
and efficiently to ensure that the client’s goals and expectations are
met. The filing of a lawsuit is not always necessary, but hiring an
attorney early in the process is critical as it strengthens your
position and significantly increases the likelihood of a successful
outcome.
Automobile Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Trucking Accidents
Ski Injuries
Recreational Injuries
Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice
Dental Malpractice
Nursing Home Abuse
Dog Attacks
Slip and Falls
Products Liability Cases
Automobile
Accidents Bloch & Chapleau has a long history of representing people who
are injured in auto accidents
Since the abolishment of PIP, and the new auto injury law established in
Colorado in July, 2003, hiring an experienced law firm is more important
than ever. The substantial benefits to injured people that were
previously provided under the PIP statute no longer exist. Therefore
dealing with the health care and medical providers becomes that much
more critical and complex. Under the new auto injury statute, there is
no longer a need to demonstrate the threshold of $2,500 in medical bills
prior to having a claim against the at-fault driver. The sooner an injured person receives legal
assistance, the better the chances are for the person to receive the
proper compensation for what they have endured. An injured person has three years to bring
an action against those who are responsible for the injury.
Motorcycle
Accidents In addition to automobile accidents, the attorneys at Bloch &
Chapleau have a long history of representing those injured in motorcycle
accidents. A motorcycle’s smaller size makes it more dangerous to
operate on America's roadways. When a motorcyclist is involved in an
accident, he or she is more likely to be severely injured or killed than
is the operator of a car or truck. Fortunately, those injured in
motorcycle accidents have legal recourse, as do the relatives of a
motorcyclist who suffered wrongful death. An injured person has
three years to bring an action against those who are responsible for the
injury.
Trucking Accidents Every year on Colorado roadways trucks cause thousands of
accidents and a significant number of injures and fatalities.
Often times the trucking companies and drivers are at fault, whether it
is due to recklessness negligence, or unsafe condition. The sooner an injured person receives legal
assistance, the better the chances are for the person to receive the
proper compensation for what they have endured. The lawyers of Bloch and
Chapleau will aggressively fight on your behalf for fair compensation
resulting from trucking accident injuries.
Ski Injuries Bloch & Chapleau is one of the few firms in Colorado that has
extensive experience in ski/snowboard and other recreational related
injuries. The attorneys at Bloch & Chapleau have successfully litigated
and received substantial awards including a case in which a jury awarded
punitive damages against Vail Resorts for failing to supervise and train
lift operators.
In any ski accident, the primary question
is whether the injury was related to a risk which the skier assumed.
Collisions between skiers/snowboarders present unique types of cases.
Collisions are becoming the most frequently litigated ski accident cases
in the U.S.
Most lift-related injuries occur while the
skier is getting on or off of a lift. Such "loading and unloading"
accidents are not considered an inherent risk of skiing
Recreational
Injuries Even if you signed a disclaimer, if an unsafe condition exists
or there has been reckless or negligent behavior by the person or entity
causing your injury you are entitled to compensation for your injuries.
Bloch and Chapleau will aggressively take on your case and help you get
compensation for your recreational injuries.
Medical
Malpractice Medicine is a very complicated discipline, and there are
countless numbers of things that can go wrong. Sadly, many of those
errors are avoidable, and when those errors are made you can be severely
damaged. If you are injured by one of those avoidable errors, you are
still required to prove that the doctor, nurse, or other medical
professional was negligent. This is often a complicated process - you
need a lawyer who understands the technical nature of medical claims,
and who appropriately utilizes expert medical professionals able to
analyze the information and testify on your behalf. The attorneys at
Bloch & Chapleau are ready to help you take these steps.
Dental
Malpractice Dentistry is a difficult and rewarding profession. Dentists work
long hours laboring on sensitive areas of the oral cavity with precise
diamond-tipped utensils so as to get the surgery completed with minimal
discomfort. Again, when avoidable errors are made, and you are injured
as a result, you enter a minefield of proof and procedure that the
attorneys at Bloch & Chapleau can help guide you through to ensure you
are compensated for your injuries.
Nursing Home
Abuse Nursing home abuse is on the rise. Could your loved one be
silently suffering? Now more than ever, nursing homes and assisted
living facilities are becoming necessary to care for family members,
friends, and loved ones. It is difficult to imagine that the same
facilities that we entrust with the care and support of our loved ones
often abuse and neglect them. This unacceptable treatment does occur,
and many of our elderly parents, grandparents, spouses, family members,
and friends suffer in silence. Nursing home abuse takes many forms
including physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, psychological and
emotional abuse. Many victims are embarrassed, afraid, or unable to
speak out.
SOME SIGNS OF NURSING HOME ABUSE
Physical Injuries such as broken bones,
bed sores, internal bleeding, medication overdose, pressure ulcers,
head injury, falls, malnutrition, bruises, joint dislocation,
physical abuse by staff and even death.
Signs of neglect including dehydration,
malnourishment, poor hygiene, soiled bedding, unattended medical
needs and hazardous or unsanitary living conditions.
Emotional or behavioral changes such as
agitation, withdrawal, fear or anxiety, frequent crying, strained
relationship with nursing home staff or complaints of improper
treatment.
If you think your loved one has been the
victim of nursing home abuse, or is being victimized
by an assisted living facility, then call Bloch & Chapleau. Bloch &
Chapleau can help guide you through this unique and emotional area of
law and get you the justice that you and your loved one deserve.
Premises
Liability and Slip and Falls Property owners are required to maintain safe and secure
premises. Premises liability covers a broad range of property related
accidents.
While property owners have an obligation to
secure their premises, they do not have the same duty to everyone.
Invitees and licensees have more legal protection than trespassers. The
attorneys at Bloch & Chapleau have the experience to explain the merits
of a premises liability case, provide representation at settlement
hearing and at trial.
Products Liability Product manufacturers are required to produce safe and secure
products. If you have been injured by and unsafe product, we can help.
The attorneys at Bloch & Chapleau have the experience to explain the
merits of a product liability case, provide representation at settlement
hearing and at trial.
Wrongful Death A wrongful death occurs when the act, omission or misconduct of
an individual or company results in the death of a human being. Wrongful
death could be caused by motor vehicle or motorcycle accidents, plane
crashes, recreational activities (skiing, rafting, etc.), faulty
products, dangerous drugs, faulty machinery or equipment, work-related
accidents, construction accidents, medical negligence and malpractice,
property owner’s negligence, and criminal attacks such as gunshot wounds
or stabbings.
Wrongful death cases are different from the
typical personal injury case, where the injured person may recover
damages from the responsible party. But if a person dies following an
injury that was caused by someone else, the people who suffer are the
surviving family members. While you can never be truly compensated for
the loss of a loved one, the law allows the family to recover monetary
damages for the wrongful death of an individual, providing at least some
financial security for the future.
The attorneys at Bloch & Chapleau realize
the wrongful death of a family member from an unanticipated cause is
traumatic and devastating. Families are usually overwhelmed with grief
and personal matters. Seeking compensation may be the last thing on your
mind. However, if your loved one’s death could have been prevented, it
may be advisable to talk with an attorney at Bloch & Chapleau as soon as
possible to preserve your rights. The sooner the death is investigated,
the better the chances are for success in any claim you might want to
pursue.
Dog Attacks If you are a victim of a dog bite or animal attack, the owner is
usually responsible. The owner’s responsibility is based on their
knowledge of the vicious nature or propensity of the animal or dog. This
can be established by prior aggressive behavior, training techniques or
sometimes just the tendency of the breed to be violent.
Injuries from dog bites and animal attacks
can be both serious and traumatic, especially for children. Often the
pet owner’s homeowners’ insurance policy will pay for a small portion of
medical bills regardless of fault, but in serious cases, you will be
required to prove the other parties’ negligence. In these cases, the
attorneys at Bloch & Chapleau can provide the legal expertise to assure
fair compensation for your injuries.
In many situations, a dog owner is responsible for the injuries
inflicted on others when their dog attacks or bites someone. In fact, if
the victim suffers serious bodily injury in the attack, such as
fractures or serious permanent disfigurement, the dog owner is liable
regardless of the owner’s knowledge of the dog’s dangerous propensities.
Dog attack claims are often covered by the owner’s home insurance
carrier. If you or your minor child has been attacked by a dog and
suffered injuries while lawfully on public or private property, the
attorneys at Bloch & Chapleau can evaluate the dog owner’s liability and
assess your right to recovery.
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9800 Mount Pyramid
Ct. Suite 400
Englewood, CO
Tel: (303) 331-9500
Fax: (303) 355-0252 Click Here for
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Vail
Valley
Riverwalk at Edwards #G-1
Edwards, CO
Tel: (970) 926-6830
Toll Free: (800) 813-0928 Click Here for Maps/Directions
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Denver CO 80206, Edwards/Vail Area CO 81632, Englewood (Park Meadows) CO 80112
