Category: Vehicle Accidents
Category: Vehicle Accidents
What Parents Can Do to Keep Teens Safe Behind the Wheel
- September 9, 2019
- Vehicle Accidents
There are many dangers for teenage drivers in Colorado. These include legendary weather conditions that can change without warning. There's also increased traffic congestion along the Front Range. And there's the never ending road construction on I-25 and US-36. For inexperienced teenagers, these factors enhance the risk of having a car accident in Colorado. Teen Traffic Fatalities Skyrocket One of the most alarming car accident facts parents need to consider i[ ... ]
Putting the Brakes on Your Teen’s Speeding Habit
- August 21, 2019
- Vehicle Accidents
Many teen drivers have a habit of speeding. Slowing them down is crucial for keeping them alive as they learn to drive. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death and serious injury for teenagers. In 2016, 2,433 teenagers died and 292,742[ ... ]
Colorado’s Child Passenger Safety Laws Keep Your Child Safe
- August 16, 2019
- Vehicle Accidents
There is nothing more tragic than a fatal car accident involving a child. Over the years, Colorado legislators have passed a myriad of laws to keep children safe when traveling in a motor vehicle. As a parent or caregiver, it is your responsibility to ensure children are properly secured during every trip whether you are heading to school or over the mountains to grandma's house. COLORADO BOOSTER SEAT LAWS[ ... ]
Drugged Drivers are Deadly Drivers
- July 5, 2019
- Vehicle Accidents
Drugged drivers are deadly drivers and the number of auto accidents involving drivers under the influence is rising fast. From 2005 to 2015, total motor vehicle accident fatalities in Colorado declined by nearly 25%. However, over this same period the number of fatal accidents involving a drugged driver [ ... ]
Now Is the Time to Deal with Deaths Caused by Drunk Driving
- May 16, 2019
- Vehicle Accidents
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[ ... ]
Are Light Rail and RTD Losing Their Luster?
- May 10, 2019
- Vehicle Accidents
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[ ... ]
Comparative Negligence and Accident Claims in Colorado
- May 6, 2019
- Vehicle Accidents
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[ ... ]
The Common Causes of Distracted Driving
- April 23, 2019
- Vehicle Accidents
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.[ ... ]
The Most Common Reasons for a Pedestrian Accident
- April 18, 2019
- Vehicle Accidents
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[ ... ]
A Seatbelt Malfunction can Cause Injury or Death
- March 15, 2019
- Vehicle Accidents
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[ ... ]
