Distracted driving has become an increasingly problematic behavior on today’s roads. Drivers who use their cell phones behind the wheel are frequently the cause of serious accidents that lead to equally serious injuries. In an attempt to combat distracted driving,…
Distraction behind the wheel, as we’ve noted before on our Denver personal injury law blog, is a serious problem today that leads to injuries and death on roads and highways across the country. While media campaigns have tried for years…
Car accidents are not always clear-cut. Sometimes multiple factors played into a wreck, such as one tragic incident several months ago in Colorado when a high school student missed a curve, causing his vehicle to roll. Deputies later said a sign warning…
Much attention has been given to the risks of texting and driving or succumbing to any of the other myriad distractions that can lure drivers. Physical distractions are certainly a detriment on the road, but there are other distractions that…
A police report from the scene of an accident carries significant weight in court. This authoritative description of the event can play an important role when seeking compensation for one’s losses due to another individual’s negligence. But what if the police…
Sometimes it’s crystal clear which party is responsible for causing a car crash. Other times, it may be that multiple parties involved in an auto accident all bear some responsibility. How does a Colorado court decide how to award damages in such…
When one vehicle collides with the side of another car, the official report generally classifies it as a sideswipe collision. The public may not focus on these accidents as much as rear-end and head-on collisions, but they result in a…
Whose fault was it? This is likely to be one of the first questions Denver residents hear after a motor vehicle accident. Sometimes, the answer is not in dispute, but other times it could be that both drivers were guilty of…
There are many great things about living in Colorado; unfortunately, driving on its roads is not among them. According to several insurance studies, Colorado drivers rank among the nation’s worst for their frequently aggressive driving. Driving aggressively often leads to accidents,…
One of the most dreaded phrases in the insurance industry is “pre-existing condition.” Fortunately, most people, even with prior medical conditions, still qualify for health insurance under Colorado law. Most people should know what to do following a traffic collision. However, you…