Drunk driving remains one of the leading causes of auto accidents in Colorado and across the country. In 2017, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration recorded 10,874 DUI related fatalities in 2017; this figure represents approximately 25% of all traffic deaths. As traffic deaths in Colorado reach a 15-year high, it is more important than ever to take active steps to reduce the rates of DUI and other accident causes. DRUNK DRIVING IN COLORADO[ ... ]
Expanded light rail and bus service in the Denver-Boulder region has made it easier for commuters, students, and tourists to get around the area. While enhanced public transit options have eased some issues, this expansion has come at a price. There have been multiple incidents in the past decade where the courts have found RTD at fault for causing injury and fatality accidents involving motorists, passengers, and[ ... ]
t is crucial to understand the law when filing an accident claim in Colorado following a motor vehicle collision. In particular, individuals should understand that Colorado follows a modified comparative negligence rule. This rule is used to determine how much an injured party can collect for their injuries, property damage, etc. Depending on the facts of your case, it can have a significant influence on your award. COMPAR[ ... ]
When a person has an injury, it can be a scary, painful, and traumatic experience. However, some of the injuries that people go through are worse than others. Bruises and cuts, for example, might be painful at the time, but in a few weeks they get better and the person can move on with their life. When an injury is extreme, causing disability or chronic pain, it causes the person's lifestyle to shift. If you experience an injury that causes you to undergo lifelong trea[ ... ]
Americans are comfortable behind the wheel. Licensed drivers in America spend about an hour driving each day, according to a study from the US Department of Transportation. However, sometimes we get too comfortable in our cars, and start adopting habits that are dangerous.[ ... ]
It doesn't matter if someone is walking, running, standing, or sitting. In any public place, you can be vulnerable in an accident caused by a negligent driver. Traffic accidents involving pedestrians usually cause severe injuries due to the fact that a pedestrian doesn't have the benefit of a car's protective frame insulating them from the worst of the impact. Some common injuries due to a pedestrian accident include: TBIs: Traumatic brain injuries ar[ ... ]
It's estimated that somewhere around 12,500 spinal cord injuries happen every single year in the US. A spinal cord injury is not an easy injury to deal with by any means. Most people need to adjust to an entirely new way of living and will probably need medical care for the rest of their lives. THE 4 REGIONS OF A[ ... ]
One of the biggest reasons people don't seek damages after a slip and fall accident is simply because they are embarrassed about the situation. However, when severe injuries have been sustained, embarrassment is the least of your problems. Slip and fall accidents can result in broken bones, strained muscles, and even traumatic brain injuries. It's in your best interest to hire a lawyer for a slip and fall lawsuit now rather than later. If you are injured by a slip and[ ... ]
Ever since you were a child, your parents probably told you how important it was to always wear your seatbelt. There's no denying that a seatbelt can save a life, but what happens when there's a seatbelt malfunction and the belt doesn't serve its purpose as it should? HOLDING LIABLE PARTIES ACCOUNTABLE As a driver, you rely on safety features in your cars, such as a seatbelt or an airbag, to help save your life -- or at least to prevent you from getting as inju[ ... ]
Even though it's winter weather right now, before you know it summer will be here again, and the roadways will have an increasing amount of motorcycles. Motorcycles can carry an increased risk on the road, for both the riders and for surrounding drivers. It's important for everyone on the road to be aware of these increased risks and to take extra precautions to prevent motorcycle accidents. MORE DANGEROUS VEHICLES On the road, a motorcycle allows for less prot[ ... ]