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Jury Rules Toyota Responsible for Fatal Car Crash

Posted in In the News on June 7, 2017

A federal jury awarded $11.44 million to the families involved in a devastating car accident in 2006, which claimed the lives of three people. Jurors decided that Toyota was 60-percent responsible for the accident due to a design defect in the driver’s 1996 Toyota Camry, which may have caused the car to accelerate before the […] Read more

Colorado Car Accidents: What if Another Driver Failed to Yield?

Posted in Car Accidents Resources | In the News on August 18, 2016

Consider the following hypothetical: you are traveling down the highway at a normal rate of speed, both of your hands are on the wheel, and your full attention is on the road. Suddenly, another vehicle jumps out directly in front of your car. You had no opportunity to make an evasive maneuver and you slam […] Read more

Compensation for Tailgating-Related Crashes in Denver

Posted in Car Accidents Resources | In the News on July 6, 2016

Tailgating accidents happen every day on the roads of Denver. Drivers are in a hurry and drive too closely behind another vehicle. When the car in front has to hit the brakes suddenly, a driver behind who is following too closely has an inadequate amount of time to slow down or stop as well. When […] Read more

Dealing With Animal-Related Auto Accidents in Denver

Posted in Car Accidents Resources | In the News on June 27, 2016

Hitting an animal with your vehicle, even a wild animal, can be emotionally devastating. It could also destroy your vehicle and, even worse, cause a serious injury to you or a family member. If you have been involved in an animal-related accident in the Denver area, you need to speak to a Denver auto accident […] Read more

Colorado Injury Laws You Need to Be Aware Of

Posted in Catastrophic Injury | In the News | Personal Injury on May 2, 2016

Depending on the state in which you live or where you plan to file a personal injury lawsuit, it is important to know that there are many state-specific laws that apply to personal injury claims. If you live in the Denver, CO area, you should understand some of the specific Colorado laws that may impact […] Read more

Colorado Seatbelt Laws and Your Injury Case

Posted in Car Accidents Resources | In the News on April 1, 2016

Given that Colorado currently has a secondary enforcement law when it comes to seatbelt usage in automobiles, some experts have been pushing for stricter seatbelt laws. Indeed, according to a recent article in The Denver Post, following a recent uptick in Colorado car accident fatalities, certain experts contend that stricter seatbelt laws would help to […] Read more

Eastern Colorado VA Names New Director in Wake of Whistleblower Report

Posted in In the News on December 16, 2015

The Eastern Colorado VA Healthcare System has a new director. The Department of Veterans Affairs appointed Sallie Houser-Hanfelder to the job just last month. Houser-Hanfelder will oversee healthcare for more than 80,000 veterans and an $800 million operating budget, and she has worked for the VA for three decades. Her most recent position prior to […] Read more

Death of Trooper Highlights “Move Over” Law

Posted in In the News | Wrongful Death on December 16, 2015

Durango’s Colorado State Patrol is emphasizing the state’s “Move Over” law in the wake of the deaths of two troopers in the line of duty. The law requires drivers to move over and slow down when they are passing a still emergency vehicle. As reported by the Durango Herald, 33-year-old trooper Jaimie Jursevics was hit […] Read more

Local Bicyclists Concerned About Highway 340

Posted in In the News on December 1, 2015

A recent bike accident on Highway 340 has prompted area bike riders to speak out about safety concerns. On October 12th, 58-year-old cyclist Terry Brown was hit by a car while biking on the highway. The driver of the car, 82-year-old Joseph East, is not believed to have been under the influence of alcohol or […] Read more

Colorado’s Interstate 70 Ranked Among Worst in Nation

Posted in Car Accidents Resources | In the News on November 25, 2015

Residents probably won’t be too surprised to learn that Colorado’s Interstate 70 was recently rated by New York publishing company Thrillist as one of the worst in the entire United States. Thrillist reviewed data from the Federal Highway Administration to rank freeways using three main factors: the roughness of the road; how long drivers wait […] Read more