Category: Vehicle Accidents
Category: Vehicle Accidents
Involved in a Bicycle Accident? Leave the Burden to an Expert!
- February 11, 2013
- Vehicle Accidents
Biking is simultaneously healthy and dangerous to your health. If you live in an area where drivers aren’t used to sharing the road with bikers, then you run the risk of being involved in an auto accident. Since you don’t have as much protection while on a bike as you do while riding in a car, even the slightest impact while on your bike can cause you serious injury. If you’ve been involved in a bicycle injury, then you need the services of a highly qualified Colo[ ... ]
Suspected Drunk Driver Charged in Fatal Crash
- October 6, 2012
- Vehicle Accidents
A 23-year-old man has been charged in connection with a deadly Breckenridge crash. The crash occurred on September 29, when the suspect lost control of his Jeep and crashed, killing one of his passengers. The suspect has been charged with vehicular homicide, vehicular assault, and several other misdemeanor charges related to drunk driving. He is presently being held on a $15,000 bond while being detained in the Summit County Jail. Alcohol diminishes brain functioning,[ ... ]
Child Hit by Race Car On Pikes Peak
- August 20, 2012
- Vehicle Accidents
A young girl was struck by a race car on a practice run for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on Friday morning, according to police. The 6-year-old girl was transported by helicopter to Memorial Hospital, where she was treated for non life-threatening injuries. A man, who was also injured in the incident, was transported via ambulance to Penrose Hospital for treatment of back injuries. The police were uncertain whether the man was the driver or a passenger in the[ ... ]
Motorcyclist Airlifted to Hospital After Crash
- August 13, 2012
- Vehicle Accidents
A 27-year-old motorcyclist was airlifted to a Denver-area hospital Friday night after a single-vehicle crash near Peaceful Valley Ranch. Colorado State Patrol and emergency crews responded to reports of a crash at about 7:35 p.m. and found the man breathing but unconscious upon arriving at the scene. He was flown by helicopter to the trauma center at St. Anthony Hospital in Denver with serious but non-life threatening injuries. It is unclear why the man crashed his mo[ ... ]
Long Term Effects Of Motorcycle Accidents
- July 15, 2012
- Vehicle Accidents
A motorcycle accident can involve a wide range of injuries and negative consequences. Depending on the severity of the accident, you could walk away with a few scratches and bruises, or you could be seriously incapacitated for the rest of your life. If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, and feel you are entitled to compensation from the person who caused the accident, your first step should be to hire a Longmont motorcycle accident lawyer to help you with[ ... ]
Car Accident Statistics Every Driver Should Know
- July 10, 2012
- Vehicle Accidents
Distracted Driving Car accidents caused by distracted drivers were responsible for over 3,300 fatalities and 421,000 injuries in 2012, according to distraction.gov, the official U.S. government website dedicated to distracted driving. Many states have enacted laws banning the use of certain electronic devices while driving in attempts to reduce these staggering car accident statistics. However, many people continue to talk, text and engage in other dan[ ... ]
4 Colorado Cities Rank on Allstate’s Best Drivers Report
- June 24, 2012
- Vehicle Accidents
According to the eighth annual “Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report,” four Colorado cities are among the top cities for the best drivers in the U.S. The report ranks 200 of America’s largest cities based on the frequency of car accidents reported to the insurance giant Allstate. The safest cities are determined based on the likelihood that a driver will be involved in an accident in that city, in comparison with the national average. This year, the following[ ... ]
Cyclist Injured by Barb Wire in South Platte Park – Boulder Personal Injury Lawyer
- June 3, 2012
- Vehicle Accidents
Police are warning bicyclists to use caution when riding in South Platte Park. An unknown suspect apparently tied barbed wire across Mary Carter Greenway Trail in the park, injuring a cyclist on Sunday evening. The wire was hung approximately 1-foot off the ground, which caused the victim to be thrown from his bike. South Suburban Parks and Recreation officers and Littleton Police investigated the scene of the incident, but do not have any suspects in the case. If caugh[ ... ]
