Semi Truck Collision On August 20, 2021, a Florida jury returned a $1 billion verdict in a commercial semi-truck collision lawsuit that resulted in the death of a teenager. A distracted semi-truck driver traveling 70 miles per hour slammed into the rear of the teenager’s vehicle, which was at a complete stop in traffic because […]
CO Supreme Court Rules on Ski Avalanche Death Supreme Court Rules The Colorado Supreme Court recently rejected Taft Conlin’s family’s appeal of its lawsuit against Vail Resorts. Taft Conlin was killed while skiing by an inbounds avalanche at Vail ski area in 2012. He was just 13 years old. Passionate about protecting others from Taft’s […]
Bloch & Chapleau has been at the forefront of the effort to enact laws in Colorado to require ski areas to increase safety and transparency on the slopes. As previously indicated on this blog, Bloch & Chapleau proposed legislation to the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA) for the adoption of common-sense safety measures that would […]
Ski Law Proposed Legislative Changes and Preventative Measures to Improve Skier Safety and Lift Operation Awareness Effective preventative measures could be implemented immediately and with very little cost. It is clear that Vail Resorts has failed to ensure its employees’ compliance with its policies and procedures to protect the safety of its guests. The Resort […]
Proposed Ski Legislation Skiing in Colorado is becoming more dangerous than ever with less and less oversight by ski resorts as a result of a number of factors, including overcrowding of the ski slopes due to Epic and Ikon passes. Technological advancements to ski equipment have also made skiers ski faster than ever. As a […]
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Learning a loved one suffered abuse or neglect in a nursing home is devastating. It triggers a variety of emotions, none of them pleasant, and leaves you feeling helpless about your circumstances. The good news is you aren’t helpless. If a senior relative has been abused or neglected at the […]
Can You Sue Someone for a Ski Accident Caused by Defective Equipment? Generally, you can sue the manufacturer so long as you can prove that the equipment did indeed have a defect. An experienced ski accident attorney will analyze your case and determine whether you have a legitimate legal basis for bringing a claim. Types […]
Semi-Truck Accident Lawyer We share our roadways with large vehicles, including semi-trucks. In most cases, driving in areas traveled by tractor-trailers is safe, but accidents do occur. Unfortunately, when they do, the effects are often devastating. A semi-truck accident lawyer can help you and your family after a serious collision. Colorado drivers, no matter their […]
With warm weather fast approaching, many motorcyclists are dusting off their helmets and checking their bikes to make sure they are ready for the road. Unfortunately, there is no reason to assume 2018 will be any safer on the road than summer 2017, so bikers must commit to biker safety early so that they do […]
Ski Areas can be held liable for lift accidents causing injury or death – Inside Edition Ski areas can be liable for accidents that happen due to poor lift safety and ski area negligence or recklessness. In the video from Inside Edition below, Joseph D. Bloch is interviewed by Inside Edition to discuss liability for […]
