Car Accidents

Distracted Driving in Denver: What you need to know

Posted in Car Accidents on June 29, 2018

Colorado has seen an increase in car accidents caused by distracted driving. Distracted driving is defined by the Colorado Department of Transportation as the act of driving while engaged in anything other than driving—texting, looking after passengers, talking on the phone, watching videos, eating, or reading—that takes a driver’s focus away from the road. How […] Read more

Self-driving Cars in Colorado: What You Need to Know

Posted in Car Accidents on May 3, 2018

In 2017, Colorado state passed a law allowing autonomous vehicles to be tested on Colorado’s roads. The law requires companies that are developing self-driving cars to check in with the state, letting them know they will begin testing and that their vehicles will be on the roads, but the law does not require actual permission […] Read more

Does Marijuana Use in Legal States Lead to Higher Car Accident Fatalities?

Posted in Car Accidents on April 16, 2018

Ever since the legalization of marijuana in Colorado, law enforcement authorities have been tracking the correlation (and potential causation) between car accidents and use of marijuana, either recreationally or medically. Up until recently, the number of auto accidents occurring in the United States was on the decline for more than nearly ten years. However, that […] Read more

Boulder agrees to pay $152,000 to man injured in crash with city vehicle

Posted in Car Accidents | In the News on February 26, 2018

Earlier in February, it was reported by Boulder’s Daily Camera that Boulder’s city council unanimously voted to approve a $152,000 settlement to a resident of Boulder who was injured in a crash in 2016 with a vehicle being operated by an employee of the city of Boulder, a utility worker. The injured party, Maxwell Brandel, […] Read more

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

Posted in Car Accidents | 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

Special Considerations for Rollover Accident Injury Cases

Posted in Car Accidents on August 16, 2016

Any type of auto accident has the potential to result in very serious injuries. However, rollover accidents are uniquely dangerous. Rollovers account for a highly disproportionate share of all highway fatalities. Further, rollover accidents also involve some special legal considerations. If you or a loved one has been injured in a rollover accident, please contact […] Read more

Street Racing and Injury Liability

Posted in Car Accidents on August 2, 2016

Street racing, or drag racing, refers to a type of informal auto competition that takes place on public streets. Sometimes street racing occurs spontaneously, while other times it is loosely organized. Regardless, it also illegal and extremely dangerous. Far too many innocent people suffer serious injuries because of irresponsible street racing activity. If you have […] Read more

determining fault in a multi-vehicle accident

Posted in Car Accidents on July 26, 2016

In December of 2014, Fox 31 Denver, reported on an astonishing 104 car pileup that occurred in the snowy conditions of Interstate-25. In all, occupants of 20 different vehicles required hospitalization, and tragically, one victim was killed. While an accident of that immense size is extremely rare, it is not uncommon for multiple vehicles to […] Read more

The Dangers of Running Red Lights

Posted in Car Accidents on July 20, 2016

One of the less fortunate realities of Denver is that we have one of the highest rates of fatalities that are attributed to someone running a red light. Why Do Drivers Run Red Lights? Drivers run red lights for all kinds of reasons. Some of the most commonly cited reasons that drivers run red lights: […] Read more

How Improper Tire Maintenance Can Lead to Car Crashes

Posted in Car Accidents on July 14, 2016

You should always take proper care of your tires. After all, your tires are the only contact point your automobile has with the road. Improper tire maintenance can lead to very serious accidents. In fact, a study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that tire issues were a factor in nearly nine […] Read more