In Colorado, motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall injuries and medical malpractice often fall under the category of negligent tort law. According to Colorado law, negligence occurs when an individual or entity fails to act in a reasonably careful manner. When you...
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Amtrak pays $2 million discrimination settlement
On Behalf of Geigle | Morales, LLC | Jan 14, 2022 | Civil Litigation
Amtrak paid a $2 million settlement to over 1,500 people with disabilities. The settlement resulted from allegations that the company illegally discriminated against people with disabilities by not making all of its stations accessible. This settlement reinforces the...
What should you do when a contractor messes up your project?
On Behalf of Geigle | Morales, LLC | Aug 16, 2021 | Civil Litigation
Building a new home or remodeling your current residence is stressful enough, but what happens when your contractor messes up? Chances are you put a lot of funds into your project, so when your contractor makes mistakes, you want them fixed or you want your money...
What if water is getting in my home because of a construction defect?
by Geigle | Morales, LLC | Apr 13, 2021 | Civil Litigation
You built your dream home outside of Denver a few years ago. You specifically had it designed with large windows that offered mountain views on clear days. You intended to make this your forever home and truly enjoy Colorado living. However, in the last year, you’ve...
Prisoners facing rising rates of violence, sexual abuse
On Behalf of Geigle | Morales, LLC | Nov 2, 2020 | Civil Litigation
Spending time in a Colorado jail or prison is difficult enough, but many jails and prisons across the state and nation also see high rates of violence and sexual abuse among prisoners and staff members. Many prisoners are reluctant to call attention to the unfavorable...
3 defective causes of stucco cracks
On Behalf of Geigle | Morales, LLC | Aug 31, 2020 | Civil Litigation
Finding cracks in the stucco of your home's exterior can be alarming. You may wonder if it represents a construction defect. You should know that stucco cracks normally as a matter of course. Stucco cracking is more common in newer homes because of the materials...
Understanding a defect versus an error in construction
On Behalf of Geigle | Morales, LLC | Aug 8, 2018 | Civil Litigation
Before you seek out a lawsuit for construction defects, it's a good idea to look into whether the defect was naturally occurring or if it's a result of mistakes made by your construction team. Construction defects are a common cause of disputes and lawsuits, and this...
Pursing compensation when construction defects occur
On Behalf of Geigle | Morales, LLC | Jun 16, 2017 | Civil Litigation
You paid good money to have an addition added on to your home. Now, you have noticed mold, bugs and other things that make you feel that the job was done improperly. In fact, the damage may be widespread enough to affect how much your home is worth.Construction...
You were injured in a crash. Now what?
On Behalf of Geigle | Morales, LLC | Jun 9, 2017 | Civil Litigation
According to the Colorado Department of Public Safety, between the first of the year and the end of April, there were nearly 1,100 car accidents in which someone was either injured or killed. We all know that car accidents are a common occurrence, but sometimes...