Co-Vid19 Legal Questions
FAQ: What should you do if you have been injured or in a car wreck during this time?
First of all, you should still seek medical treatment if you were just injured in a car wreck. If you have already done some treatment and do not continue to seek treatment, this could point to a gap in treatment that could potentially look bad in trial.
FAQ: What to do to avoid gaps in treatment if you can’t see your doctor/treatment provider right now?
1. Keep a journal of pain/treatment: it is important to have a detailed record of your pain levels and treatment.
3. Remind the doctor to put notes in the file about this gap period: next time you see your doctor, remind them to put your detailed recorded notes in your file to avoid it appearing as if there are any gaps in treatment. FAQ: What happens if your case is set to go to trial right now?
First, talk to your attorney. Recently Colorado Chief Justice Nathan Coates issued a mandate stating that effective immediately, all Jury calls and state Courts are suspended with the exception of criminal trials facing imminent speedy deadlines. In addition to this, Governor Polis issued a mandatory stay at home order until at least April 26, 2020. However, you still need to be proactive if you have a case set for trial or if the Statute of Limitations is approaching. The standard Statute of Limitations in Colorado for a breach of contract is 3 years, an auto accident is 3 years, and a slip & fall is 2 years. Even with the stay, you must either settle your case before the Statute of Limitations or file a lawsuit before your Statute of Limitations runs.
Mr. Harding not only practices law, but has real life experience in being the C.E.O. of a small steel company that creates mechanical parking devices (see www.hardingsteel.com). After graduating from law school in 1990, Phil worked for larger firms, and tried cases in the civil, criminal and domestic relations arena. Currently Phil practices in the areas of Civil Litigation; Appellate Work (Colorado Court of Appeals, Colorado Supreme Court, 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, United States Supreme Court) Wrongful Death; Dram Shop Actions (Liquor Store and Bar Liability) Bad Faith Breach of Contract; Construction Defects and Defense; Corporate Disputes; Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury Litigation.
