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Dealing With Animal-Related Auto Accidents in Denver
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 an Colorado auto […]
Read moreColorado Injury Laws You Need to Be Aware Of
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 […]
Read moreColorado Seatbelt Laws and Your Injury Case
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 […]
Read moreEastern Colorado VA Names New Director in Wake of Whistleblower Report
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 […]
Read moreDeath of Trooper Highlights “Move Over” Law
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 […]
Read moreLocal Bicyclists Concerned About Highway 340
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 moreColorado’s Interstate 70 Ranked Among Worst in Nation
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 […]
Read moreFirst Felony Drunk Driver Arrest in Pitkin County
The Aspen Times is reporting that Mark Neal, 55, of Edwards has become the first person charged with a felony DUI in Piktin County. Neal was stopped and arrested for driving drunk late on Wednesday, November 4, on Highway 82. Neal has four or five prior drunk driving convictions – the police and prosecutor […]
Read moreMotorcyclist and Passenger Killed in Boulder Jeep Collision
Two motorcyclists were killed when their bike collided with a Jeep on the North Foothills Highway close to Left Hand Canyon Drive in Boulder County. According to Fox31 Denver, the Jeep was going west when it turned onto a road in front of the motorcycle. As a result, the bike collided with the Jeep’s passenger […]
Read moreColorado’s Zero Tolerance Campaign Leads to Thousands of Traffic Citations
As reported by 9 News, the Colorado Department of Transportation and the Colorado State Patrol have partnered to reduce the number of deaths related to accidents in the state. Known as the “Zero Zero” campaign, the troopers select two weekends during the year on which they will place a zero-tolerance policy in effect for […]
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