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The Fight for Fairness: Removing Caps on Damages in Colorado

Fuller Law Podcast

Release Date: 03/21/2024

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John Fuller is a seasoned personal injury attorney based in Denver, Colorado, and the founder of Fuller Law. With years of experience in the field, John is dedicated to seeking justice for those who have been wrongfully injured. His extensive knowledge of personal injury law and his advocacy for consumer rights have made him a distinguished figure in the legal community. His firm, Fuller Law, is renowned for delivering steadfast representation to clients involved in personal injury cases.

Episode Summary:

In this forward-looking episode of the Fuller Law Podcast, Tim Cicciarelli from the Inbound Podcasting Network warmly reintroduces Denver's esteemed personal injury attorney, John Fuller. Together, they delve into the prospect of progressive legislative changes in Colorado slated for a vote in November 2024. This episode teases out insightful commentary on the shifting landscape of tort reform.

John Fuller enlightens us with the complexities and implications of Colorado's legislative caps on jury awards in personal injury cases. He dissects the repercussions of these caps for injured individuals, providing compelling narratives to juxtapose the intent and outcome of such laws. With the upcoming ballot initiative set to challenge these limitations, John meticulously details the expected resistance from insurance companies and elucidates the broader context of consumer rights within the state.

Key Takeaways:

  • Colorado is preparing for a critical vote that may remove statutory caps on jury awards for personal injury cases, a relic of tort reform.
  • If the caps are lifted, it promises a more consumer-friendly legal environment, offering fair compensation for the most catastrophically injured victims.
  • The Colorado Trial Lawyers Association is pushing for this change, citing a recent case where a man's $30 million verdict was slashed in half by statutory caps.
  • Insurance companies are expected to spread misinformation in an attempt to maintain the status quo, which disproportionately benefits them.
  • The podcast urges listeners to reflect on the historical pattern of insurance companies' unfulfilled promises regarding lowered premiums and vote with consumer interests in mind.

Notable Quotes:

  • "So the real number that we're talking about are just the most catastrophically injured that happen to be injured by some corporation or other entity that has enough insurance to pay these damages." - John Fuller
  • "But let me tell you this. If it's your wife or your child or your husband, that minuscule number hits very close to home." - John Fuller
  • "These are 100% the insurance companies trying to maintain their ability to keep stuff in $100 bills in their back pocket and take them right out of the pockets of good, hardworking consumers and Colorado residents like you and I." - John Fuller