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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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.…
Riding a bicycle is a popular hobby in Denver, with access to numerous trails, bike lanes and other amenities. The city takes this mode of transportation seriously and makes efforts to increase safety while decreasing deaths and severe injuries from traffic accidents. As a…
Colorado pedestrians must be fully aware of their surroundings and be cognizant of other drivers on the road. Because many drivers operate their vehicles under the influence, are distracted, or are simply driving too fast, auto accidents are common. An…
Colorado legislators, recognizing the need to include mental distress from on-the-job traumatic experiences for those other than first responders, extended a new law to include these workers. First response employees, such as police, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs and other emergency personnel…
There are seemingly endless stories and statistics about the number of accidents caused by distracted drivers. Coloradans are not immune to this trend and a new report says that it is a significant problem in the state. Even with law…