A series of articles in the Denver Post have investigated the link between the increase of traffic fatalities in Colorado and the legalization of marijuana. In a recent study released by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) as reported by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Association (NHTSA), shows a significant upward trend in...

[caption id="attachment_2919" align="alignleft" width="286"] Marco F. Bendinelli, Esq.[/caption] Marco F. Bendinelli has accomplished what no other Personal Injury Attorney has ever done in the state of Colorado. He obtained two jury verdicts in excess of $1 million each in less than a month* $2.1 Million Jury Verdict: Scholle v. Delta Airlines On March 25, 2016, in...

Do you ever wonder if those positive client reviews that you see on some Denver personal injury law firms' websites are really written by actual clients? Well, here’s Meloni, an actual Bendinelli Law Firm client who shared her experience in her own words, in her own handwriting. It doesn’t get any more real than...

As a motorcycle rider, you’re exposed to an increased risk for accidents every time you head out on the road. Driving safely, of course, is the best way to reduce those risks while still truly enjoying the feel of the open road. Understanding Colorado’s motorcycle laws is incredibly important for your safety. Here, we’ll...

With about 300 days of sunshine a year, Colorado residents have some really nice days to be out walking and enjoying some of that sunshine. But, whether you’re walking for pleasure or to work, accidents happen. When a pedestrian it hit by a car or truck, the recovery can be painful, lengthy, and costly....

Almost everyone understands the dangers associated with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, texting and driving, distracted driving, and talking on our smartphones while driving. Yet there has been very little information available about driving while tired. Drowsy or tired driving can be just as serious as these other poor driving decisions...

Riding a motorcycle is all about feeling free and alive and living on the edge. But, along with that excitement, motorcycles have an increased risk of accidents and injuries. Motorcyclists are far outnumbered by cars, trucks, SUVs and other motor vehicles and many drivers are unaware of the risks facing those who ride. Although...

It’s frustrating when you’ve suffered a personal injury that’s not your fault. You really want to focus on your recovery and not worry about who’s going to pay for your medical bills, how will you pay your bills and take care of your family when you can’t work.. Unfortunately, for most of those injured...

When you’ve been in a car or motorcycle accident in Colorado, you may feel your injuries immediately or you may feel just fine. But all accidents are traumatic to the victim in some way. They can cause emotional, mental, and physical symptoms. However, in many cases, you could experience delayed symptoms which may not...

Nearly everyone has been in an accident at some point in their life. Colorado laws and insurance companies have fairly straightforward protocols in cases where each party privately owns their vehicle. (more…)