Pain

Colorado Attorneys Advocate for Removing Caps on Pain and Suffering Damages to Support Victims of Life-Altering Injuries

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Denver, Colorado – Attorneys and healthcare professionals in Colorado are engaged in a heated debate over whether to remove caps on pain and suffering damages in the state. The discussion comes in the wake of a recent case involving Steve Straughen, who was severely injured while working at a fracking site in Northern Colorado in 2019. Despite winning a $30 million jury award, Straughen will only receive about half of the amount due to the existing limits on non-economic damages. Kurt Zaner, Straughen’s attorney, argues that removing these caps is essential to ensure that individuals … Read more

Weld County Worker Awarded $30 Million in Damages Following Tank Explosion, Sparks Push to Eliminate Pain and Suffering Caps

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GREELEY, Colo. – A federal jury has awarded a $30 million judgment to an oil and gas worker who was severely injured in a tank explosion in Weld County, Colorado. Steven Straughen, an Idaho native working for BHS Inc., lost a leg in the explosion and will require additional surgeries. The jury awarded $15 million for pain, suffering, and mental anguish, but current Colorado law limits personal injury awards in this category to about $600,000. Straughen may not receive the full amount as a result. Nevertheless, he remains optimistic about the outcome and is grateful … Read more

From Pain to Progress: New Gun Violence Prevention Laws Set for Implementation on May 14th

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KALAMAZOO, Mich. – New gun violence prevention laws are set to take effect on May 14, aiming to address the rising concerns surrounding gun violence. State and national leaders recently gathered virtually, bringing together almost 1,000 participants, to discuss the implementation of these bills. The laws include provisions for safe storage, universal background checks, extreme risk protection orders, and a ban on firearm possession for individuals convicted of domestic violence. Supporters of the legislation emphasize the need for stronger measures to ensure public safety. During the virtual seminar, survivors shared their stories and expressed their … Read more