Personal Injury

Colorado Motorist Cited after Harassment Video Goes Viral

Posted in Bicycle Accident on May 25, 2013

The Colorado State Patrol has confirmed that a motorist, who was captured on video honking nonstop at a bicyclist, has incited.  The man, a 75-year-old from Erie has been ticketed for misdemeanor harassment, improper use of a horn, and impeding the flow of traffic. Colorado State Patrol troopers believe that this was the same SUV […] Read more

US Traffic Accident Deaths Rise in First Half of 2012

Posted in Car Accidents on May 25, 2013

Traffic accident fatality numbers in the United States are back up again, after a few years of consecutive dips in these rates. According to new statistics by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of people who were killed in traffic accident fatalities during the first half of 2012 was approximately 9% higher than […] Read more

Improved Typography Could Reduce Car Accident Risks

Posted in Car Accidents on May 25, 2013

Improved, easy-to-read text on dashboard navigation screens can reduce the amount of time that a motorist spends looking at the screen, thereby reducing his risk of being involved in a car accident in Denver.  Those are the findings of new research conducted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology AgeLab. The MIT researchers collaborated with typeface […] Read more

Bicycle Accident Concerns High in Boulder & Fort Collins

Posted in Bicycle Accident | In the News on May 25, 2013

According to census data, Boulder and Fort Collins have significant percentages of their populations commuting to work by bicycle.  Those percentages are much higher than in many other parts of the country, and consequently, these cities also have a much higher risk of accidents involving bicycles and motor vehicles. According to data from the Census […] Read more

Colorado Department of Transportation Officials Plan Improvements to Dangerous Highway

Posted in Car Accidents on May 25, 2013

Colorado state transportation officials are looking at making improvements to a dangerous stretch of road between Fort Collins and the Wyoming border. For a while US Highway 287 has had the dubious distinction of being a dangerous stretch of road, with a higher risk of car accidents.  Colorado state transportation officials have now announced a […] Read more

Aging Motoring Population Will Not Increase Accident Rates

Posted in Car Accidents on May 25, 2013

As the baby boomer population enters its 70s, there have been concerns that over the next few years, there will be an explosion of senior motorists on our streets.  Many traffic safety experts are very concerned about the increased accident risks involving seniors. However, a new analysis of senior car accident claims conducted by the […] Read more

Tips for Driving Safely This Winter

Posted in Car Accidents on May 25, 2013

With winter almost here, and temperatures plummeting already, it is important for motorists to begin changing their driving practices.  The risk of car accidents increases when a motorist drives in poor weather conditions, and winter provides plenty of such conditions. Snowfall, slippery roads covered with ice and sleet, and snow storms can play havoc with […] Read more

Cash Incentives, Speed Alerts Can Help Prevent Speeding-Related Accidents

Posted in Car Accidents on May 25, 2013

A new study finds that a combination of cash incentives and a speed alert device that warns a driver when he’s driving at excessive speeds can help reduce speeding-related behaviors, thereby limiting the risk of such accidents. Nationwide and in Colorado, speeding continues to remain the number one cause of accident fatalities.  More people are […] Read more

Increasing Bicyclist Population Blamed for Spike in Fatalities

Posted in Bicycle Accident on May 25, 2013

While the overall number of fatalities in traffic accidents dropped to record levels last year, the number of people killed in bicycle accidents increased.  According to statistics by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2011, there was an increase of 8.7% in bicycle accident fatalities. Investigations into this troubling increase are likely to begin […] Read more

In-Car Facial Recognition Systems to Detect Motorists’ Accident Risks

Posted in Car Accidents on May 25, 2013

The current auto safety technology that we have in cars helps alert motorists when they’re in danger of being involved in an accident.  However, new facial recognition technology that is currently being tested in a prototype vehicle will check the driver’s facial expressions to monitor his potential risk of an accident. The system consists of […] Read more