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Distracted driving includes more than just texting

Even though the light rail has improved public transportation in and around Denver in recent years, Coloradoans continue to have a love affair with their vehicles. If you commute to work every day, you know there are more cars than ever on metro-area roadways. According to the Colorado Department of


Compensation after an injury is possible with our help

An injury, whether it was sustained on the road or in the workplace, has the potential to seriously derail an accident victim’s life. It can cause instability, both financially and physically, and it may take years for someone to recover from the repercussions. During this time, employers, insurance companies and


How to prove someone texting contributed to a car crash

When behind the wheel of a vehicle, your full attention should be on the road. Colorado law states that a person caught texting while driving could get a fine of up to $300, as well as four points on his or her driving record. If you ever get in an auto accident, you


The Role of Discovery in Lawsuits

Being injured in a car accident can wreak havoc on the victim’s life and the lives of their loved ones. While the victim is trying to recover from their injuries, they are also struggling with medical bills, most likely while taking time off work to recuperate. These costs add up, and when


Taking pictures to preserve accident evidence

When dealing with the aftermath of a car accident in the Denver area, many people forget to take action to preserve evidence. It is not enough for victims to contact the authorities, file a police report and seek out medical attention. Though the police and accident investigators may take steps


Truck drivers need proper training to avoid crashes

Driving down a leveled road is difficult enough, but when mountainous terrain and a heavy vehicle are added to the mix, it can end up as the recipe for a catastrophic truck accident. As Denver reels from the tragic truck accident on I-70 that involved 28 vehicles and caused at least


Steep grade may have contributed to catastrophic crash

At the end of April, a semitruck hauling lumber plowed into stopped traffic on I-70 in Jefferson County. Anyone who has driven into or out of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains has likely seen the signs warning truck drivers about steep grades. While the accident investigation is not yet complete, there is


What is the most dangerous job in America?

No one leaves their home in the morning thinking they might get injured on the job, regardless of how dangerous their job is. Even when workers are performing dangerous tasks, they assume they have the proper training and equipment to protect them. Unfortunately, this is not always the case and


The relationship between workplace injuries and opioid addiction

It is no secret that the U.S. is going through an opioid epidemic. According to the CDC, the number of overdose deaths from opioids increased six-fold in 2017 in contrast to 1999. Out of all drug overdose fatalities, 68% were from prescription and illegal opioids. Various demographics use these drugs and acquire


How common are distracted driving accidents?

Although most drivers would think twice before getting behind the wheel of their car intoxicated, they do not offer the same hesitation when texting while driving. As a result, nine people die across the country in distracted driving accidents daily. In Colorado alone, there are 43 auto accidents involving distracted driving daily,