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Arm yourself with free, in-depth information about workers' compensation, personal injury and insurance disputes in Colorado

When you or a loved one suffer a personal injury or on-the-job injury, it's normal to have questions about your legal rights and what to expect. After all, working with an accident attorney, workers' compensation lawyer or insurance dispute litigator is not an everyday occurrence for most people in Colorado. Personal injury law and procedures can be difficult to understand, and the opposing parties often have far greater resources, including corporate and insurance attorneys.

Rest assured that The Babcock Law Firm has extensive experience in these matters, and we’re deeply committed to helping educate our clients and all accident victims across the state. To assist you even before speaking with one of our experienced Colorado lawyers during your free consultation, we invite you to browse through our comprehensive Knowledge Center below. New articles and other free resources are added regularly. Begin your research here and contact us to discuss your case further.

Workers' Compensation & Work Injuries

When You're Injured

• When Colorado Doctors & Nurses Are Hurt On The Job: Workers’ Compensation for Healthcare Workers
• Colorado Workers' Compensation FAQs

Obtaining Treatment & Benefits

• How To Spot a Bad Workers’ Compensation Lawyer in Colorado
• Why Was Your Colorado Workers' Compensation Claim Denied?

Work Injury Prevention, General Information

• How Weather Can Affect Your Chance of a Work Injury
• How Forced Arbitration Leaves Employees Helpless

Car Accidents

When an Accident Occurs

• Advice on What NOT to Say or Do After Your Colorado Car Accident
• Colorado Car Accident FAQs

Filing a Claim & Obtaining Compensation

• Damages You Can Seek After Your Colorado Car Accident
• When Should I Consult a Colorado Car Accident Attorney?

Car Accident Info & Prevention

• Top 6 Most Common Causes of Colorado Car Crashes
• Legalized Marijuana & Its Effect on Vehicle Accidents in Colorado

Download our new (PDF) Colorado Car Accident Guide for a comprehensive overview, and print out the handy car accident checklist that includes critical steps you need to try and take after an accident occurs.

Truck Accidents

• Colorado Truck Accident FAQs
• How the Value of a Truck Accident Personal Injury Claim is Calculated
• Driver vs. Company Liability in a Commercial Trucking Accident
• Truck Accidents Overview
• Recovering Damages from a Truck Accident
• 7 Common Causes of Trucking Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents

• Colorado Motorcycle Accident FAQs
• Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries
• Motorcycle Accidents Overview
• 10 Steps Following a Motorcycle Wreck
• 10 Common Motorcycle Accidents and How to Avoid Them
• Understanding the Difference between a Motorcycle Accident and Car Collision

Drunk Driving Accidents

• Tips for Spotting a Drunk Driver
• Can a Bar be Held Liable for a DUI Accident?
• 5 Critical Steps to Take Following a Drunk Driving Accident
• Drunk Driving Accidents Overview
• Recognizing and Recovering Damages From DUI Accidents
• Car Accidents, DUI and Colorado's New Marijuana Laws

Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents

• Bike vs. Car: Who Has the Right of Way?
• Bike Accidents: What to Do Following a Crash
• Who is at Fault in a Pedestrian Accident?
• Pedestrian vs. Vehicle Crashes
• Pedestrian Accidents Overview
• Bicycle Safety Tips for Cyclists and Motorists
• Common Pedestrian Accidents – How to Best Handle and Avoid Them

Wrongful Death

• Wrongful Death Overview
• Suing for Wrongful Death in Colorado
• 6 Most Common Types of Wrongful Death Cases
• Colorado Wrongful Death Claims – Order of Priority

Premises Liability

Slip and Falls

• Most Common Slip and Fall Injuries and Tips to Avoid Them
• Slip and Fall Injuries and the Elderly
• Premises Liability (Slip and Falls)
• A Store's Liability for Slip and Fall Accidents

Animal Attacks

• Dog & Animal Bites

Insurance Disputes

• Insurance Disputes Overview
• How to Successfully Counteroffer with an Insurance Company
• How Your Insurance Company Inspects Your Auto Accident Claim

Food Poisoning

• Food Poisoning: Overview
• Top 10 Culprits of Food Poisoning
• Food Poisoning and Product Liability Claims
• 6 Common Questions about Food Poisoning and Personal Injury

General Information

Tort & Negligence

• What are Intentional Torts?
• Colorado Tort Law: An Overview
• The 3 Different Types of Tort Law
• Winning a Tort Case

Different Types of Injuries

• Personal Injury Glossary of Terms
• How to File a Spinal Cord Injury Lawsuits in Colorado
• Back & Neck Injury
• Spinal Cord Injury

Workers Comp E-Books

• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 2: Colorado Workers Compensation Benefits

Colorado Workers Compensation Benefits Limitations
Benefits for Independent Contractors

• Chapter 3: Colorado Workers' Compensation Jurisdiction
• Chapter 4: Types of CO Workers Compensation Insurance

Learn more about work injury benefits and an overview of the process for obtaining those benefits. See what you can do to ensure your full medical and wage loss benefits are paid in the event of a work injury. Realistically gauge expectations and fully understand rights and responsibilities for both you and your employer. (PDF) Download Babcock Law's comprehensive Colorado workers' compensation guide in pdf format today for a one-stop resource specially designed for injured workers and families.