Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Driving Tips To Keep You Safe This Winter
Icy streets and unforgiving snowstorms are just around the corner. Combine these factors with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and your commute may be more dangerous than usual. Follow these guidelines to help you stay safe on the road — no matter what this upcoming season has in store. Stock your vehicle. Carry tools in… Read More »
Handling an Auto Accident During COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic can make it more difficult to handle an auto accident claim. However, it shouldn’t stop you from achieving a physical or financial recovery. Here are some tips to help you navigate this process from start to finish. Taking Action at the Scene It’s crucial to take certain steps at the scene of… Read More »
Safety Tips for Driving in the Rocky Mountains
Living in Denver, we are fortunate to have access to beautiful scenery and fantastic hiking during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, getting to our destination can mean driving in potentially hazardous conditions. The Rocky Mountains are beautiful, but they can also be dangerous. When driving in the mountains, it is of the utmost importance to be prepared for… Read More »
Study Says Voice-Activated Texting is not Safer than Typing a Message
Voice-activated texting may seem to solve the problem of cell phone-related distracted driving. In reality, hands-free texting still pulls a driver’s attention away from the road and can increase the risk of a motor vehicle accident. A 2013 study from Texas A&M University’s Texas Transportation Institute found that drivers took nearly twice as long… Read More »
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 »