Denver Personal Injury Blog
Lights and Traffic Control: A Tragic Malfunction
On Friday, August 14, 2014, Kimberly Mears, 50, and her son Raley Mears, lost their lives in an automobile crash at the intersection of Bradley and Marksheffel Roads in East Colorado Springs. While the local police and traffic engineers are still investigating the incident, Colorado Springs’ senior traffic engineer, Kathleen Krager, told The Gazette […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Read moreWhen an Auto Accident Isn’t All That Simple
A majority of vehicle accidents are the result of two cars in a collision with one another. But sometimes, it so happens that 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 […]
Read moreWhen Skiing Fun Results in Personal Injury
Skiing is meant for enjoyment, and many people look forward to the winter months when they can dust off their snow gear and hit the powder. While all are anticipating a time of fun activity and leisure, many do not consider the potential dangers associated with skiing. After all, if we did, we […]
Read moreColorado Changed Its Auto Accident Liability Laws
For those who drive through states, understanding how automobile accident laws change from jurisdiction to jurisdiction is important. An accident can happen just about anywhere, and it often occurs where someone is extremely comfortable driving, such as near home, or in places that are entirely unfamiliar. Colorado is a prime example of where […]
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