Personal Injury
Motorcycles and Colorado Roads: The Startling Danger
On April 30, 2012, 20-year Navy veteran Greg Edwards was struck by a van when its driver ran a red light at the intersection of Cliff and Chambers in Denver. Edwards was thrown from his motorcycle upon impact, breaking his leg and sustaining other injuries. Two years later, Edwards was given the tragic news that […]
Read moreYou Have Rights, Too: Motorcyclists in Colorado
All too often, motorcyclists believe that they do not have the same rights and privileges as auto drivers on Colorado roads, but this simply isn’t true. State law, particularly Sections 42-4-1501 through 42-4-1503, afford motorcycle riders rights, as well as provides regulations for them to follow. Under 42-4-1501, motorcyclists are given the same rights […]
Read moreUninsured Drivers on the Rise in Colorado
Being in a car accident is difficult and stressful enough, but the situation can become even more frustrating if the other driver is uninsured. Unfortunately, if you live in Colorado, that nightmare scenario may just be what happens to you despite the state’s requirements that all drivers carry automobile insurance. Premiums Fall but the Uninsured […]
Read moreDisturbing Trend In Pueblo County
“Wear your seat belts!” is the mantra of the day from the Pueblo Police Department because of the rash of deaths involving unbuckled drivers this year. According to The Pueblo Chieftain, police reports confirmed that in the seven car crashes that claimed lives on the city streets of Pueblo, six of the victims were not […]
Read moreAuto Accidents: Your Obligations Under Colorado Law
Colorado, like most states, has procedures for you to follow in the event of an automobile accident. Make sure you know what to do if you’re involved in an accident to avoid breaking the law and complicating your situation further. File a Report as Soon as You Can If you’ve been in an auto […]
Read moreBob Simon of “60 Minutes” Dies in Car Crash
Longtime CBS correspondent Bob Simon was killed in a car accident Feb. 11. Simon, 73, had a news career spanning 50 years. He covered both the Vietnam and Gulf Wars and earned countless awards for his work. Simon was traveling in the rear seat of a Lincoln Town Car when it sideswiped a Mercedes-Benz at […]
Read morePersonal Injury Lawsuit Filed Against GPS Companies
Lawyers for a group of 11 victims injured in a 2013 bus crash have filed a $15 million lawsuit that includes claims against two GPS manufacturers, Garmin and TomTom. The injuries occurred when a charter bus collided with a low overpass on Soldiers Field Road in Boston. The 11-foot-tall bus could not fit […]
Read moreWhat to Do Before Filing a Personal Injury Claim
When you are injured in an accident, things can quickly become a chaotic mess of doctors and paperwork. If you are considering seeking compensation for your injuries through a lawsuit, it can be difficult to know where to start. Important Steps to Take Taking these several steps after your accident will help when you are […]
Read moreDash Cams and Auto Accidents
Dashboard cameras have been gaining traction in the U.S. over the last two years. Multiple dash cam recordings of the Chelyabinsk meteor exploding over Russia in 2013 initially increased awareness. As more Americans began using dash cams, online videos of accidents began appearing, and those videos often showed situations where one driver was deemed to […]
Read moreWhen an Auto Accident Isn’t All That Simple
The majority of car accidents result from two cars colliding. But sometimes, the situation is not straightforward, and there’s a scramble to figure out who is at fault. Such is the case of a Roaring Fork Transportation Authority bus that swerved to avoid an accident with a John Deere tractor. During the process of maneuvering […]
Read more