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Nursing Home Residents: Which Rights Are the Most Commonly Violated?
Posted on January 19th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Personal Injury Lawyer When an elderly loved one’s health declines, you may have to make the decision to move him or her into a full-time care facility. This can be a difficult choice; however, it may be necessary when your family member can no longer feed, clothe or bathe alone and needs assistance to continue […]
Trust Litigation Lawyer
Posted on January 19th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
For many people with a moderately-sized estate, a trust will be the best way to pass on assets, property, and financial wealth to a beneficiary. Although a trust tends to offer a decreased risk of a dispute, there is always the possibility of that occurring. If you or a family member is disputing over a […]
Do I Need an Attorney if My Wages are Being Garnished?
Posted on January 18th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Bankruptcy Lawyer If you owe money to your creditors, one way for them to collect the debt that you have neglected to pay is to garnish your wages. Do you need the help of an attorney if your wages are being garnished and you want to challenge the amount or the garnishment? Can you do […]
If I Have Been Arrested for a DUI, Do I Have to Do a Sobriety Test?
Posted on January 15th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
DUI accusations are very serious. A huge amount of confusion surrounding them relates to the sobriety test. When are you allowed to decline the sobriety test and when are you legally obligated to take it? If you are arrested, do you have to take a sobriety test? What if you are arrested for something unrelated […]
Types of Damages in Wrongful Death Cases
Posted on January 14th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Personal Injury Lawyer When a parent dies as a result of someone else’s driving, it is an incredibly difficult thing to deal with. Legal action is probably far from your mind right now, but you should be considering if it would be possible to be compensated for your loss. If the death was caused by […]
Who Gets the Pet in a Divorce?
Posted on January 12th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Divorce is no longer a process that just considers dividing money, the house, and who gets the children for a certain amount of time. Instead, “fur babies,” our loving pets, are now a very important part of a couple’s life and when it comes time to discuss who gets the pet in a divorce this […]
When the Law is Morally Wrong
Posted on January 12th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
There was a woman who called to say her granddaughter died in a car accident 4 years ago. Grandma (Rose) had raised her granddaughter (Lily) and was her legal guardian since Lily was 5 years old. Lily was 18 at the time of the accident. The back story is that Lily’s mother, Rose’s daughter, was […]
4 Preparatory Actions to Take When Planning for Divorce
Posted on January 11th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Divorce Lawyer Deciding to file for divorce can be a life-changing event, no matter how long you and your partner have been together. There are many factors to consider, from the division of property to obtaining child support; however, proper preparation may help you file with more ease. There are several steps you can take […]
DUI Probation Revocation Hearings: What to Expect
Posted on January 11th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
A probation revocation hearing in court for DWAI and DUI offenses in Colorado is usually based on a new violation of a law or a “technical violation.” For a new law violation, the person on probation has been charged with or convicted of a new offense during their probation. A sentence of probation for any […]
Who Can Bring a Wrongful Death Case After a Car Accident?
Posted on January 11th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Wrongful Death in Car Accidents Fatal car accidents cause a wrongful death when the death is caused by another person’s negligence. Families can recover wrongful death compensation from a driver who was more negligent than the deceased victim. Wrongful death compensation helps close family members move forward with their lives. Apart from giving family members […]