Any person in Colorado who suffers injuries due to the negligence of another party may pursue recovery of damages. Such recovery is obtained by filing a personal injury lawsuit in a civil court. Claimable damages could include much more than medical expenses and lost income, as incidents such as motorcycle accidents and auto crashes can also cause significant emotional damage.
Motorcycle accidents: What makes up pain and suffering damages?
Drug charges follow license suspensions of marijuana facilities
Although recreational and medical marijuana use in Colorado has been legalized for several years, there are rules and regulations with which users and dealers must comply -- even if they are licensed. Authorities and law enforcement keep a close watch on retailers and cultivators. Any indications of irregularities may lead to drug charges and license suspensions.
3 tips for safe holiday driving
Hitting the road this holiday season? Whether you're embarking on a cross-country road trip or simply driving across town, it's important to stay safe. Winter driving can be dangerous enough already. The hustle and bustle of the holidays - with people racing to their destinations, excited kids in the backseat and heavy loads in tow - makes for even more tumultuous conditions.
Audiobooks on the road: Harmless hobby or dangerous distraction?
Nobody would argue that becoming well-read isn't a laudable goal. With most of us stretched for time, audiobooks are a convenient way to tackle your reading list. Popular services like Audible make it possible to listen to your books anywhere - including in the car.
Hands-free isn't distraction-free
Cellphones are major contributors when it comes to deadly traffic accidents. According to the National Safety Council, nearly one-quarter of all crashes involve cellphone use. We addressed this alarming phenomenon in a recent blog post.
Motorcycle accidents often claim lives of riders and passengers
Passengers on motorcycles are more vulnerable than passengers in cars. Motorcycle accidents differ distinctly from other Colorado crashes because riders and their passengers do not have enclosed vehicles to protect them, nor do they have seat belts, airbags and other safety features. For this reason, bikers typically suffer more severe injuries than occupants of passenger vehicles -- and many of them do not survive.
Colorado woman pleads not guilty to drug charges
When Colorado residents are accused of distributing drugs, they may not immediately comprehend the gravity of the situation. Convictions on drug charges can have severe repercussions. However, many charges follow mere suspicions, and any person who faces drug charges will be innocent in the eyes of the law unless and until his or her guilt is proved beyond a reasonable doubt. Such may be the situation for a woman who was recently arrested in Sheridan County, and she now faces five drug-related charges.
The rising death toll of smartphones behind the wheel
Let's face it: Most of us are addicted to our cellphones. We use them to stay in constant communication with friends and family. We endlessly scroll through social media posts. We rely on our GPS apps to get places. We have round-the-clock access to email, news headlines and traffic updates - not to mention Google - at our fingertips.
Understanding where traffic accidents tend to happen
Thousands of people are injured or killed in auto accidents across Colorado every year. As drivers, we all play a role in keeping roads safe. Understanding what contributes to these accidents - and where they occur - is vital to preventing them.
