Personal Injury
Colorado Supreme Court Reviews Ski Safety Act in Wrongful Death Case
The Colorado Supreme Court recently heard a wrongful death case that could change the bedrock of a current state law that protects ski areas from liability in the case of injuries and deaths that occur on the slopes. During the oral arguments, the justices grilled the lawyers involved as they weighed an important question: are […]
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 moreTwo Killed in U.S. 40 Semi Truck Crash Near Hugo
Two truck drivers and cattle were killed on October 21 in a deadly chain-reaction collision. One tractor-trailer veered into traffic with no warning, crashing into three other semis that were driving in a row. Sixty-year-old Duane Olson and 30-year old Clint Torres, truck drivers from the Mansfield, Texas, area, were pronounced dead by first responders […]
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 moreFront Range Dog Bite Analysis Yields Surprising Results
As reported by 9 News, the 9Wants to Know team and I-News at Rocky Mountain PBS conducted a six-month investigation into dog bite incidents in Colorado’s Front Range. This unprecedented study examined 6,500 dog bite cases in the area using information collected between 2012 and 2013 from police, animal control, and animal shelter databases. Using […]
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 moreI’ve Been Bitten! Should I Get Care for a Dog Bite?
You’re just walking along, minding your own business, and suddenly a strange dog approaches you out of nowhere. Despite your attempts to get away from the animal without provoking it, you find yourself at the receiving end of a nasty bite! If the above or something similar has happened to you, read on to learn […]
Read moreWhat to Do After a Slip and Fall
A slip and fall is most commonly associated with snow or ice on a walkway, but in reality, these types of accidents can happen to anyone at any time. It’s often not the victim’s fault; slip and falls are commonly caused by the negligence of someone else. For example, if you fall and injure yourself […]
Read moreAre Pedestrian Accidents Declining in Colorado?
A report from the Governor’s Highway Safety Association has brought some good news: pedestrian deaths in accidents on Colorado’s roads appear to be going down. The release, which is based on preliminary findings, indicates that 2,125 pedestrians died in accidents across the United States during the first half of 2014, which is down from 2,141 […]
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