Being hurt in a car accident can be an extremely traumatizing event that can be made even worse when the liable driver flees the scene. Colorado state law mandates that all drivers involved in wrecks stay at the scenes and then render any necessary aid, but that does...
Month: April 2016
A seatbelt: The car’s original safety technology
At some point in their lives, it is quite possible that teens today will at least have the option of purchasing a self-driving car. Even now, automatic braking systems, side-impact airbags, rear-view cameras and other safety technology continues to reduce the risk...
Auto-pedestrian accidents can injure, kill victims
Being struck by a motor vehicle while crossing the street or walking alongside the shoulder of the road is a physically traumatizing events. For victims involved in auto-pedestrian accidents in which the drivers flee the scenes, the emotional impacts for victims...
Night driving tips for teens
It isn't surprising that most accidents happen at night. What may be surprising is just how dangerous it can be for inexperienced drivers. According to data compiled by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, nearly 60 percent of all fatalities in teen car crashes...
Federal grand jury indicts 4 on drug charges
Colorado drug enforcement agents recently wrapped up an investigation that ended with four arrests. The four individuals are facing drug charges related to the possible prescription drug-related deaths of at least two people. According to law enforcement, the group...
Filing a wrongful death claim can be worth the effort
The thought of filing a personal injury claim or a wrongful death claim after a serious accident can sometimes seem overwhelming. The process alone may not seem so difficult but when you combine it with the stress of coping with serious injuries, long stays at the...
Colorado police see rise in fatalities from motorcycle accidents
Many motorcycle riders in Colorado cite the feeling of freedom as one of the many reasons that they love riding. As winter gives way to spring and the weather grows warmer, more and more motorcyclists hit the road to enjoy that sense of wide open freedom. Sadly, as...
Teen driver + teen passengers = increased crash risk
Being able to get behind the wheel of a vehicle is an exciting experience for most teenagers. Teens as young as 15 years of age can hit the road if they have a learner's permit (although they do need to be supervised by a licensed adult). While learning to drive and...
