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Author: Smith & Weidinger

Smith & Weidinger represents people facing criminal charges and serious injuries throughout Colorado, with offices in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Arvada. The practice is built around two areas where experience, preparation, and strategy matter most: criminal defense and personal injury.

  • Personal Injury

    Truck Accident Causes and Safety Failures in Colorado That Can Strengthen Your Claim

    Truck crashes are rarely “just accidents.” In many cases, they happen because someone ignored a known safety rule, skipped an inspection, pushed a driver too long, or failed to secure cargo properly. When you can connect the cause of a crash to a specific safety failure, your injury claim becomes much stronger. That matters in […]

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  • Personal Injury

    Who Can Be Held Liable in a Colorado Truck Accident? Driver, Company, Maintenance, and More

    Truck accidents are rarely simple. The biggest mistake injured victims make is assuming only the driver is at fault. In many Colorado truck wrecks, liability extends far beyond the person behind the wheel. That matters because identifying every liable party can directly affect the value of your claim. More liable parties often means more insurance […]

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  • Personal Injury

    Can You Recover Compensation If You Were Partly at Fault in Colorado?

    If you are wondering whether a partly at fault car accident claim in Colorado is still worth pursuing, the short answer is yes—often it is. Many injured drivers assume any mistake on their part means they lose the right to recover money. That is not how Colorado law works. Colorado follows a fault-sharing system that […]

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  • DUI & Traffic

    DUI vs. DWAI in Colorado: Key Differences That Can Impact Your Case

    Why the charge you face matters Colorado has two common alcohol- or drug-related driving charges: DUI and DWAI. They sound similar, but the legal standards and consequences are not the same. If you were stopped in Denver or a nearby community like Lakewood, Aurora, or Littleton, knowing which charge applies can shape your options, your […]

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  • Personal Injury

    Can You Reopen a Car Accident Claim After Accepting a Settlement?

    After a crash in Denver or anywhere along the Front Range, a settlement can feel like closure. But injuries evolve, new facts surface, and people often ask if they can reopen a car accident claim after signing a release and taking payment. The short answer in Colorado is usually no. Once you accept a settlement […]

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  • Personal Injury

    What Insurance Adjusters Don’t Tell You After a Colorado Car Accident

    A Denver driver gets rear-ended on I-25, goes to urgent care, and gets a quick call from an adjuster offering a small check if they sign today. It sounds helpful in the moment. Weeks later, the pain worsens, therapy bills pile up, and that quick check won’t cover half of it. If you were hit […]

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  • Personal Injury

    How Long Does a Car Accident Lawsuit Take in Colorado?

    Short answer There is no single timeline. Many Colorado car accident claims settle through insurance within a few months to about a year. If a lawsuit is filed and the case goes all the way to trial, expect roughly 12 to 36 months, with complex cases or appeals adding more time. In Denver and across […]

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