Category: Vehicle Accidents
Category: Vehicle Accidents
When and How Do I Fill Out a Colorado Auto Accident Report?
- May 2, 2017
- Vehicle Accidents
No one plans on having a car accident. Even if you have never been in car accident, you will want to be prepared and know ahead of time how to handle the report in the case of a future accident. Colorado Law: What to Do Immediately After a Car Accident Colorado law states certain duties[ ... ]
Auto Accident Statistics
- December 7, 2016
- Vehicle Accidents
Automobile accidents can be devastating both physically and emotionally. If you have been injured an auto accident, you are probably overwhelmed, scared and unsure about what lies ahead of you. Know that you are not alone. Unfortunately, devastating car accidents are far too common, while impacting millions of people every year. STARTLING AUT[ ... ]
Tips to Prevent A Fatal Car Accident
- November 8, 2016
- Vehicle Accidents
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Highway Loss Data Institute, Colorado experienced 488 fatalities as a result of motor vehicle accidents. More than half of these fatal car accidents were single vehicle crashes. Distracted driving has emerged as one of the leading contributors to vehicle accidents. Here are some causes o[ ... ]
I Was Injured by a Distracted Driver – Now What?
- August 26, 2016
- Vehicle Accidents
Distracted driving isn’t anything new. But with the advent of cell phones, texting and social media, it has become a serious and dangerous epidemic. If you or a loved one has been injured by a distracted driver, you understand the pain and stress this negligent act can have on someone. According to the Department of Transportation, distracted driving causes approximately 3,300 fatalities every year, along with hundreds of thousands of injuries. Distracted driving c[ ... ]
Distractions and Drugs are a Leading Cause of Accidents
- August 12, 2016
- Vehicle Accidents
Boulder car accident lawyers know that distracted drivers present a significant danger to themselves, other motorists, and pedestrians. The CDC estimates that 8 people every day are killed, and 1,161 are injured by distracted drivers. A few seconds of inattentiveness is all it takes to cause a lifetime of pain and suffering to victims of these ac[ ... ]
Using Car Accident Statistics to Your Advantage
- July 15, 2016
- Vehicle Accidents
Auto accidents are going to happen to even the most careful of drivers. Safe driving will greatly reduce your chances of being in an accident, but there is not a lot that can be done about unsafe drivers causing an accident that is not your fault. Looking at car accident statistics, it is possible to see a couple of patterns emerge that should g[ ... ]
A Boulder Attorney’s Tips on How to Avoid Auto Accidents Caused by Distracted Drivers
- June 7, 2016
- Vehicle Accidents
It’s not unusual for drivers to become distracted or even doze off on the road late at night. Boulder auto accident attorney firms know these scenarios all too well due to their regrettably frequent occurrence. There’s plenty of things drivers can do to avoid becoming distracted to begin with, such as: Turning off or putting away any mobile phones Not eating and driving simultaneously Not getting overly involved in any conversations[ ... ]
How Do Authorities Determine Who Was at Fault in an Auto Accident?
- February 9, 2016
- Vehicle Accidents
For anyone who has recently been in an auto accident, the next step is usually a call to the local authorities and the insurance companies. Depending on the circumstances of the incident, one or more of the involved parties may receive tickets, fines or other legal ramifications as a result. Typically auto accident law states that the person who was at fault for the accident will be cha[ ... ]
Do I Really Need an Attorney After a Car Accident?
- February 3, 2016
- Vehicle Accidents
If you have been involved in a car accident you have a lot on your mind. Seek medical attention before taking any other actions. If medical attention is not immediately necessary, it’s time to begin your quest for justice. Though you can take pictures of the accident scene, record the names and contact information of eyewitnesses and file a police report, the most effective means of action is allying with a savvy car accident attorney Boulder residents trust. Why[ ... ]
Have You Suffered Whiplash Injury In A Car Accident?
- January 13, 2016
- Vehicle Accidents
If you experience neck pain after a car accident, you might be suffering from whiplash. Whiplash occurs when the neck and shoulders jolt in a violent manner. Though whiplash commonly occurs in rear-end style accidents, it can occur in any type of accident. Even if you feel fine in the moments immediately after your accident, you might not experience the symptoms of whiplash until hours or even days afterward. WHAT TO DO POST-ACCIDENT If you fee[ ... ]
