Ski patrollers and paramedics at the Loveland Ski Area have recently filed a petition. According to the Colorado Sun, 70% of Loveland’s ski patrollers and paramedics signed the petition, which was filed to the National Labor Relations board on February 14, 2023. If successful, Loveland would join the Breckenridge, Crested Butte, Steamboat, Telluride, and Aspen […]
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BLOCH & CHAPLEAU NAMED READERS’ CHOICE BEST OF VAIL VALLEY LAW FIRM
Bloch & Chapleau, Cates, Ongert was recently recognized and awarded the Readers’ Choice Best of Vail Valley Law Firm for 2022-2023. The Vail Daily presents the award after asking its readers to vote for the best local businesses in multiple categories. We received the most votes in the inaugural year for the Law Firm category. […]
Attorney Matt Dolan Moves To Bloch & Chapleau’s Edwards and Frisco Offices
The law firm of Bloch and Chapleau, LLC is pleased to announce that attorney Matt Dolan recently relocated with his family to the Vail Valley from Denver to work exclusively in our Edwards and Frisco offices. A life-long Coloradoan, Mr. Dolan is a graduate of Colorado State University and the University of Denver Sturm College […]
Cell Phones are the Leading Cause of Distracted Driving Collisions Involving Serious Injuries and Deaths in Colorado
While everyone knows that texting and driving can lead to tragedy, so many drivers still choose to do it. In fact, distracted driving and the use of a phone while operating a vehicle lead to the most serious injuries in crashes, according to new data from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). According to the […]
Denver Dog Bite Law: Here’s What You Need to Know
If you are bitten or attacked by a dog, you can sue the dog’s owner. Often homeowner’s or renter’s insurance will compensate you for your injuries and damages. Dog Bite Injuries are Common According to the Insurance Information Institute, United States courts aw approximately 17,000 dog bite claims in 2020, and homeowners’ insurers paid roughly […]
13 Year Old Searches for Skier Who Injured Him at Beaver Creek
Moses Marquez (13), suffered a broken clavicle and several other ski injures after he was injured by a hit-and-run skier at Beaver Creek ski resort. Marquez shared his story with Channel 7 news in hopes of finding the person responsible for the hit-and-run incident. Says Marquez, “I was just skiing, like your regular day, and […]
The National Trial Lawyers Announces Trent Ongert as One of Its Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Colorado
For Immediate Release The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Trent Ongert of Bloch & Chapleau Cates Ongert Attorneys at Law has been selected for inclusion into its Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Colorado, an honor given to only a select group of lawyers for their superior skills and qualifications in […]
Eldora Ski Collision Death On November 30, 2021
Tragically, on November 30, 2021, a 72-year old male skier was killed in a collision with a snowboarder at Eldora mountain. While deaths caused by other snow riders are not common, Colorado’s ski areas can do much more to make skiing and snowboarding safer for their guests. Bloch & Chapleau has been at the forefront […]
Statutes of Limitations for Ski, Auto, and Other Injury Cases
A statute of limitations is a law establishing a deadline within which an injured party must file a lawsuit. In Colorado, the general statute of limitations for an injury case, including a ski or snowboarding injury, is two years from the date the injury occurred. However, the statute of limitations for an auto injury case […]
A Concussion Can Be a Serious, and Often Overlooked, Injury
A concussion after a ski or auto accident is a common, sometimes serious injury, that is often overlooked. However, this injury should be evaluated and documented by a medical professional as soon as possible after the accident. A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that can occur in an auto or ski collision. During the […]