The who are involved in a crash between a passenger vehicle and a commercial truck often suffer severe injuries. Commercial trucks can weigh 40 tons, which contributes to the devastation caused when these large vehicles crash into passenger vehicles, which may only weigh about two tons.
What typically causes crashes between cars and commercial trucks?
Cell phones are not the only cause for distracted driving
Many people have already been warned about the dangers associated with texting and driving or talking on the phone and driving. However, with such a strong focus on cell phone use, many drivers are not even thinking about other activities that could cause distractions when they are behind the wheel.
Motorcycle accidents: Driver says he did not see oncoming bike
Two lives were lost in Denver on a recent Saturday evening when, it appears, a driver failed to see an oncoming biker as he turned left at an intersection. The driver of the car claimed to have seen the light of an approaching motorcycle but thought that it was far enough away for him to complete the turn safely. Sadly, like in many other motorcycle accidents, the crash that followed killed the rider and the passenger of the bike.
Criminal charges filed after pedestrian allegedly faked injuries
A 39-year-old man who was recently arrested in Colorado Springs is now facing kidnapping, robbery and assault charges. He will likely recognize the severity of potential consequences in the event of a conviction on criminal charges and rely upon the support of experienced legal counsel. He was taken into custody following an incident on a recent Thursday.
Rear-end, auto-pedestrian accidents par for the course in snow
Colorado winters can be harsh, and everybody who takes to the roads is vulnerable. This is the season in which not only auto-pedestrian accidents but also rear-end collisions and other types of crashes are prevalent. Drivers from other states who are used to milder winter weather might be wise to take precautions.
I fell on my neighbor’s sidewalk and got hurt – do I have a claim?
Well, that can be complicated and it all depends on the circumstances of the situation. Premise liability and negligence on the part of the property owner need to be proven first, but how does that happen and what exactly is premise liability?
