Car Accidents Resources

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

Colorado’s Zero Tolerance Campaign Leads to Thousands of Traffic Citations

Posted in Car Accidents Resources | In the News on November 16, 2015

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 more

Driver With 13 DUIs in Colorado Charged Again

Posted in Car Accidents Resources on November 1, 2015

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 more

Am I a Distracted Driver?

Posted in Car Accidents Resources on October 14, 2015

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 more

Do I Have to Go to Court for an Auto Injury Settlement?

Posted in Car Accidents Resources on September 29, 2015

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 more

What to do if you’re found to be at fault for an accident by the police and you’re innocent

Posted in Car Accidents Resources on September 23, 2015

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 […] Read more

Can I still recover damages if the person who hit me doesn’t have insurance?

Posted in Car Accidents Resources on August 27, 2015

There’s not much worse than being in an auto accident in Denver, except being hit by someone who isn’t insured. Even though Colorado law requires all drivers carry auto insurance, some don’t, and this complicates things when you’ve been damaged by an uninsured motorist. If you have uninsured motorist coverage included with your auto insurance […] Read more

Hands Free Isn’t Always Safer

Posted in Car Accidents Resources on June 3, 2015

Colorado driving laws allow drivers over the age of 18 to talk on their cell phones while driving. Drivers under 18 cannot, not even hands-free unless certain emergency conditions are met. No one is allowed to text while driving. You might think that a driver talking on a cell phone isn’t hazardous, especially when using […] Read more

Avoiding Summer Auto Accidents in Denver, CO

Posted in Car Accidents Resources on June 1, 2015

Summer is almost upon us. We’ve just finished honoring those who have sacrificed their lives protecting our freedom during Memorial Day weekend, and before you know it we’ll be celebrating the Fourth of July. An increase in summer celebration often results in an increase in dangerous drivers on the roads. You might be responsible when […] Read more

Handling Auto Accidents Efficiently

Posted in Car Accidents Resources on May 7, 2015

An auto accident can be scary, even if it’s a just minor bump. The last thing you want to deal with after that is more conflict and litigation, but it may be necessary. Ensure that you have all the information possible to provide to your attorney, whether you are dealing with an insurance company or […] Read more