Personal Injury
Pedestrian Right of Way: Know Your Rights and Rules
When it’s human versus vehicle, the vehicle usually wins. With an automobile’s ability to gain speed and the sheer weight of its metal and fiberglass, it is no surprise that a pedestrian who is hit by a car or truck often suffers the more serious consequences. Colorado, as with other states, has its fair share […]
Read moreBicycle Danger Zones: What You Need to Know
Even trained and experienced bicyclists can get into trouble when it comes to other vehicles on the road. Professional cyclist Taylor Phinney from Boulder, Colorado, was injured in May during the US Cycling Championship in Tennessee. Now back home, Phinney was injured when he lost control of his bike after a motorcyclist acting as referee […]
Read moreSo, You’ve Been in a Bike Accident… Here’s what to Do
Bike accidents are common all over the United States, even in Colorado where it is popular to bike ride against the state’s scenic landscapes to enjoy its majestic beauty. In fact, Denver was in the midst of all-time record high for bike accidents in 2012 with over 200 reported by mid-year. In August of 2013, […]
Read moreMotorcycles 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 […]
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