Car Accidents
Colorado 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 to […]
Read moreDrunk Driver Rams Colorado Springs Home
As reported by KOAA 5 News, 56-year-old Carol Gallegos was recently arrested for attempted murder and drunk driving after she allegedly slammed her van into a house repeatedly, which almost resulted in a wall collapsing on a mother and two children inside. Gallegos reportedly fled the scene, ran a red light at 21st and Cimarron […]
Read moreColorado Reselling Recalled Vehicles, Not Informing Buyers
An investigation by Denver7 recently revealed a shocking truth about Colorado’s vehicles reselling: the state has sold dozens of automobiles that were under recall without having the necessary repairs performed or telling the buyers beforehand. Denver7 reported that investigators reviewed the records of eBay sales by Colorado of its retired state fleet cars. So far, […]
Read moreNew Snow Tire Requirements for Passenger Vehicles
Colorado’s Department of Transportation recently approved new tire requirements for all vehicles driving on Interstate 70 during the winter in the state. The new tire rules aim to reduce car accidents on icy winter roads and help keep everyone moving during peak traffic times. All cars must have tires that meet the newly released minimum […]
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 wait […]
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 dangerous […]
Read moreDriver With 13 DUIs in Colorado Charged Again
Drunk driving in Colorado is still a serious problem, causing the deaths of more than 150 people in related crashes annually, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. CDOT reports that more than 26,000 people are arrested for DUI each year, despite Colorado’s tough stance on drunk driving. Under state laws, drivers charged with DUI […]
Read moreAm I a Distracted Driver?
The term “distracted driving” covers any activity that takes your attention away from the road. According to the Colorado Transportation Authority, drivers with diverted attention are increasingly causing accidents, with a 9 percent hike in distracted driving accidents reported between 2008 and 2013. It has become such a problem that the Colorado State Patrol recently […]
Read moreDo I Have to Go to Court for an Auto Injury Settlement?
Court television dramas tend to give the impression that court is dramatic and brief, with entire trials conducted in the span of a day or two. While there can be some drama in the court, actual trials are often lengthy and filled with dry facts and legalities. As you can see from the media attention […]
Read moreWhat to do if you’re found to be at fault for an accident by the police and you’re innocent
The police try to do the best job they can, but the reality is that innocent drivers are sometimes found to be at fault by law enforcement after an accident. Police forces only have so much time to dedicate to each case, and car accidents simply aren’t as pressing as homicides and other crimes. If […]
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