Criminal Law

• DUI/DWI
  Drunk driving – Intoxication or drug impairment will increase the chances that drivers will not be attentive to changing road conditions (particularly at intersections) and that their response times will be substantially slowed down. For instance, drunk drivers are far more likely to not realize signals have turned red and tend to have impaired response times to braking.
• Wrongful Death
  The loss of a loved one is never an easy experience, especially when due to the negligence or wrongful act of another person. Colorado law defines wrongful death as the death of an individual due to the careless, wrongful, or reckless behavior or neglect of another person. If you are dealing with the loss of a loved one and believe you have a case, our team of Colorado Springs wrongful death attorneys at Shakeshaft Law Firm is well-prepared to offer the best legal support possible. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
• Traffic Violations
  Driver Negligence: Driver negligence is one of the most common causes of accidents in Colorado Springs. Whether it is the driver of the bus or another driver on the road, careless behavior like speeding, reckless driving, and ignoring traffic laws often leads to bus accidents.
• Assault
• Homicide
  An individual who loses a loved one due to assault or homicide may also be able to file a wrongful death claim in addition to any other criminal charges the offender is facing.

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation

Property Law

• Property Damage
  While higher coverages may be purchased, the minimum coverage required is $25,000 per person for bodily injury or death, and $50,000 for bodily injury or death for all people involved in one accident. For minimum liability coverage, $15,000 is the maximum that insurance providers in Colorado will cover for property damage per accident.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Many decades of combined experience make us one of the most formidable personal injury law firms anywhere in the region
• Medical Malpractice
  Deaths resulting from a misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication errors, or birth injuries can also qualify as wrongful deaths. If a healthcare provider is unable to diagnose an illness or condition in a timely manner, this typically qualifies as a delayed diagnosis. Delayed diagnosis’ and misdiagnosis’. Doctors, nurses, and hospitals may be held accountable if their negligence was the reason for death.
• Auto Accidents
• Social Security Disability
  Mr. Shakeshaft is a member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association and he was on the Board of Directors for CTLA for several years.  He has authored articles on subjects such as workers' compensation, federal workers' compensation, personal injuries and Social Security Disability.