We do not want to believe it can happen, but doctors and medical professionals do make mistakes. Unfortunately these mistakes can cause permanent damage or even death. You have the right to sue the person responsible for your condition and our Medical Malpractice Attorneys can help you with it. Mistakes can be made by physicians, anesthesiologists, nurses, technicians, residents, and even medical devices. If you believe you or a loved is the victim of medical malpractice, call the law offices of McDowell Law Firm, LLC for a free evaluation of your case by Medical Malpractice Attorneys (719) 227-0022.We have helped hundreds of people from Colorado Springs and Denver as well as Aurora Castle Rock, and Littleton, Colorado with medical malpractice. Call us now for a free consultation!
Medical malpractice can occur when a negligent act or omission by a medical professional results in damage or harm to a patient. Negligence could include a delayed diagnosis of a serious medical condition, a misdiagnosis of cancer, even a surgical error or an injury to a patient. Experienced Medical Malpractice Attorneys can set up a strong case for you and make vigorous representation of your case in court against the medical practitioner responsible for your mistreatment.
If you have been injured or you have lost a loved one and feel that a medical professional may be responsible, call the Colorado Springs medical malpractice attorneys at McDowell Law Firm, LLC today at (719) 635-1234 for your free initial consultation.
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When you are charged with a DUI, two processes begin that can revoke your license: the DMV process and the Court process. Both processes can affect your license and determine the length of your suspension. If you refused a chemical test, under the Colorado Express Consent law you will typically lose your license for a period of one year. The law changed on January 1, 2009 regarding license consequences for a DUI (excess BAC .08). If your date of offense was on or after January 1, 2009, your first revocation action at the DMV will be a nine month suspension, if the revocation action is upheld (i.e. you "lose" the hearing). However, you may apply for a restricted license with the interlock device installed on your vehicle after 30 days of no driving. If your BAC was above .17 you will be required to keep an interlock on your vehicle for a two year period. For a second offense the revocation through the DMV is a one year revocation. A third offense will result in a two year suspension, but you may apply for a restricted license after one year.
Minors face different suspensions. For example, If a minor (under 21) is convicted of Underage Drinking and Driving (a BAC .02 to .05) he will face a 3 month revocation. However, if he is convicted of a DWAI/DUI a one year revocation will be imposed. If the minor has a BAC between .05 and .08 the DMV will revoke the license for 3 months. The minor is not eligible for a restricted privileges after 30 days like adults. A second revocation for this is 6 months, and a third or greater is one year.
A Commerical Driver also faces additional consequences on their licenses. A first action through the DMV for excess BAC of .08 will result in a one year CDL revocation. A second offense will result in a lifetime CDL revocation.
If you were charged before January 1, 2009:
If you did a chemical test and you were above the legal limit you will receive a 90 day suspension for your first offense. In some cases you may elect to lose all driving privileges for 30 days followed by 150 days of restricted driving privileges (typically to and from work and school etc.) instead of the 90 days revocation. You can also lose your license through receiving excessive points based on your plea in your criminal case. If you are over 21, you have 12 points in a year period or 18 points in a two year period. A DUI is a 12 point violation and a DWAI is an 8 point violation. If you plea guilty to a DUI the 12 points will revoke your license for a 1 year period, even if you won your DMV hearing.
People who have prior convictions for a DUI or DWAI face additional consequences including very lengthy revocations. Please contact us for an individual analysis of your case based on the facts of your case and your driving history.
Offense | Aggravators | Jail | Mandatory | Fines | UPS | License Effect |
DUI | None | 5 d. to 1 yr. | None | $300 to $1000 plus costs |
48-96 hrs | 12 points-suspension |
DUI | BAC > .2 | 90 d. to 1 yr. | 10 d. | $500 to $1500 plus costs | 60-120 hrs | 12 points-suspension |
DUI | Prior DWAI | 70 d. to 1 yr. | 7 d. | $450 to $1000 plus costs | 56-112 hrs | Poss. 1 yr. revocation |
DUI | Prior DUI |
90 d. to 1 yr. | 10 d. | $500 to $1500 plus costs | 60-120 hrs | Poss. 1 yr. revocation |
DWAI | None | 2 to 180 d. | None | $100 to $500 plus costs | 24-48 hrs | 8 points |
DWAI | BAC > .2 | 90 d. to 1 yr. | 10 d. | $500 to $1500 plus costs | 60-120 hrs | 8 points |
DWAI | Prior DWAI | 45 d. to 1 yr. | 5 d. | $300 to $1000 plus costs |
48-96 hrs | Poss. 1 yr. revocation |
DWAI | Prior DUI | 60 d. to 1 yr. |
6 d. | $400 to $1200 plus costs |
52-104 hrs | Poss. 1 yr. revocation |