Category: Vehicle Accidents
Category: Vehicle Accidents
What To Do When Medical Bills Are Overwhelming
- February 11, 2021
- Vehicle Accidents
What steps should you take when medical bills begin to pile up following an accident? Whether you survive a car accident, suffer a slip and fall injury, or get bit by a dog, medical bills are sure to follow you home from the hospital. Even if you have the best insurance coverage money can buy, the tho[ ... ]
Should You Replace Seatbelts After a Collision or When Buying a Used Car?
- January 30, 2021
- Vehicle Accidents
Should you replace a seatbelt after an accident or when you buy a used car? It is not something most people think about, but the fact is that it is a critical decision that can prevent a devastating seatbelt malfunction in the future. Inspecting Seatbelts After an Accident If your vehicle is not "totaled" in an automobile accident, you'll likely continue driving it after it is repaired. Even low-speed accidents can cause significant strain on the latch, belt, i[ ... ]
Does the Bus Driver Shortage Increase the Risk of a Public Transit Accident in Colorado?
- January 26, 2021
- Vehicle Accidents
It was barely 18 months ago when RTD announced they were facing a critical shortage of 120 full and part-time bus drivers. As of [ ... ]
What Crash Information Does an Event Data Record Gather?
- December 29, 2020
- Vehicle Accidents
Event Data Recorders, or EDRs, collect and store invaluable data when a motor vehicle collision occurs. These devices are not mandated by federal law in the United States. However, most manufacturers have voluntarily installed them on their vehicles because other countries do have such requirements. This means that most vehicles on American roads manufactured after 2012 have these devices installed. When a crash occurs, the information stored within the EDR can be used[ ... ]
Winter Driving Mistakes To Avoid This December
- December 17, 2020
- Vehicle Accidents
Colorado's scenery is some of the most beautiful in the country and our roads are some of the most treacherous. Whether you are heading into the office, running errands, or enjoying a leisurely drive into the mountains, the following are some winter driving mistakes you will want to avoid. Not paying attention to road conditions. Colorado weather is notoriously fickle and can change without warning. Adjust your speed when it starts to snow a[ ... ]
Drunk Driving Statistics Indicate Disturbing Trends
- December 12, 2020
- Vehicle Accidents
The bars may be closed, but that doesn't mean people aren't drinking and driving in Colorado. The scary reality is that drunk driving statistics from the Colorado State Patrol show precisely the opposite is happening. From [ ... ]
Driver Errors That Cause Accidents
- November 20, 2020
- Vehicle Accidents
Driver errors are some of the most common causes of traffic accidents in Colorado. They are called errors because they are entirely preventable and occur because a driver takes a course of action that results in a motor vehicle collision. When a driver commits an error that causes an accident, they are liable for the personal injuries, property damage, and wrongful deaths that occur. Common Driving Errors That Cause Accidents[ ... ]
Helping Children Recover After an Automobile Accident
- October 23, 2020
- Vehicle Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents cause more than just physical trauma; they can create deep psychological wounds that take time to heal. This is true whether the child was involved in the accident, or merely if it was their loved one. Helping children recover takes time, and parents or[ ... ]
Moving Forward After a Fatal Car Accident
- October 21, 2020
- Vehicle Accidents
An instant is all it takes for a fatal car accident to change your life. Not only have you lost the companionship of a loved one, but you may also have lost the income they brought to your family. When a car crash results in death, a wrongful death attorney in Colorado can help you manage the logistics you have to address. One of the first steps is to notify the at-fault driver, their insurance provider, or their employer if the accident involved an at-work driver. The[ ... ]
Staying Safe While Motorcycling on Wet Roads
- September 22, 2020
- Vehicle Accidents
Colorado is a fabulous state for motorcyclists. The scenic views and legendary routes that cross the state are some of the most beautiful in the country. But, those roads can become some of the most dangerous when they get wet. Staying safe while riding down wet highways and roadways starts with adopting safe riding practice[ ... ]
