Denver Personal Injury Blog
Hit-and-Run Accidents Cause More Harm Than Sustained Injuries
Sometimes people do the right thing; sometimes they don’t. Aside from the physical and emotional injuries sustained in an auto accident, if an at-fault driver flees the scene, the victim is left to wonder whether he or she will ever receive recompense. Auto insurance may cover the damages if the appropriate rider is attached to […]
Read moreTestosterone Therapy Ligation on the Rise
Low testosterone therapy is becoming more and more popular, with the industry now worth an estimated $2 billion as reported by Fox News. The promise of relief from symptoms related to low testosterone, such as fatigue, loss of sex drive and weight gain, has naturally attracted men who are suffering in varying degrees or looking […]
Read morePedestrian 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 moreLights 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 that […]
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 […]
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