Category Archives: Auto Accidents
COVID-19 Precautions: Traveling and Camping in Colorado
Spending time outdoors can provide some much-needed relief during the COVID-19 outbreak. Yet, given the current public health crisis, it is more important than ever to recreate safely and responsibly. This is true whether you are looking to hike, camp, backpack, or participate in other activities. In addition to thinking about normal summer road… Read More »
Ten Secrets the Insurance Adjuster Won’t Share With You
Dealing with an insurance adjuster after a motor vehicle accident can be overwhelming. You probably feel that they have the upper hand in the process of settling your claim. However, you have more control, more options, and more avenues for compensation than they want you to believe. Here are ten secrets that the insurance… Read More »
Causes of Denver Car Accidents
According to the most recent crash statistics released by C-Dot, more than 22,000 traffic crashes occurred in Denver in just one year. While some auto collisions are minor fender benders with no significant damages, others involve catastrophic injuries that can change a victim’s life forever, resulting in costly medical bills, time away from work,… Read More »
What to Know about Winter Weather-Related Car Accidents
Colorado winters and car accidents go hand-in-hand, as evidenced by the first two snowstorms of 2019. Whether a driver has a lack of experience driving in winter conditions, fails to winterize his or her vehicle, or is not paying attention, winter car accidents can be devastating. Even when you are not at fault, it… Read More »
Who is Liable in Uber and Lyft Accidents?
Rideshare services, Uber and Lyft, have dramatically changed the way we think about getting around Denver, but what happens if your rideshare driver is involved in an auto accident or if you are hit by a rideshare driver? Depending on who caused the accident, the rideshare company, rideshare driver, or the other party involved… Read More »
Tips for Safe Driving in Fall and Winter
It’s no secret that snowy, slippery conditions can make it difficult to maintain control of your vehicle. Denver’s first snowstorm of 2019 is all the evidence needed, with nearly 200 accidents reported, according to FOX31 Denver. While fall and winter weather are inevitable, a car accident doesn’t need to be. Use the following tips… Read More »
How to Prevent Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents commonly result in severe and fatal injuries. About 14 percent of traffic fatalities per year in Colorado are pedestrians, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. That equates to about 90 pedestrians per year. The Frickey Law Firm’s pedestrian accident lawyers have the experience and drive to fight for pedestrian victims. We… Read More »
8 Tips for Dealing with Terrible Colorado Drivers
How To Handle Terrible Colorado Drivers! Back in 1998 the Colorado State Patrol began a campaign to target aggressive drivers. Rather than calling 911, drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians can dial *CSP to report an aggressive driver. Remember to provide the dispatcher the exact location (road and direction), a description of the vehicle, and the… Read More »
What Age Group has the Safest Drivers?
If the thought of being a passenger in a vehicle driven by a 16-year-old makes you a bit nervous, you are not alone, and you are justified in your concern. Similarly, you may have found yourself as a passenger in an elderly person’s vehicle and felt just as anxious. Experience, cognition, reaction time, and… Read More »
Hurt in a Semi-Truck Crash?
Late Thursday afternoon, April 25th, four semis and 24 vehicles were involved in a devastating crash on I-70 near the Colorado Mills Mall. The driver of the semi that caused the accident was charged on Friday morning, April 26th, with vehicular homicide. Investigators are still trying to piece together what happened. The driver, who… Read More »