Category Archives: Auto Accidents
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 »
Recovering Compensation from an Uber or Lyft Car Accident
Do you know the laws for recovering compensation when you’re in a car accident involving an Uber or Lyft driver? It’s a complicated process involving numerous factors. Here is a quick guide to who is responsible: Schedule Your Consultation Today If you were injured in an accident with an Uber or Lyft driver, you… Read More »
A Look at Car Safety – Baby Safety Month [Infographic]
Every room in your home poses unique dangers to a baby. Yet, one of the most dangerous “rooms” isn’t a room at all – it’s your car. Every year, a significant number of babies are injured or killed in preventable vehicle related incidents. September is Baby Safety Month – a time to reflect on… Read More »
Car Accidents Cause Spinal Cord Injury, Death
Many drivers forget about the dangers of the road, especially when they have been lucky enough to avoid involvement in an accident for a considerable amount of time. Driving safely should not be taken for granted because the effects of a car accident can be catastrophic. Some people know this, having sustained damage to… Read More »
Lawsuit After Traumatic Accident Results in Huge Award
A car crash that occurred in December 2008 has resulted in a huge judgment for the husband of the woman who died in the accident. A wrongful death suit was filed by the husband against a state’s department of transportation in February 2010. Recently, a judge awarded the man nearly $4 million for the… Read More »
Summer Road Trip Checklist
Summer is just around the corner and the kids are almost out of school, so that can mean only one thing… road trips! With airline prices skyrocketing, more and more families are hitting the highways for summer vacations. Before you load the family into the car and take off for your adventures, make sure… Read More »
Lowering the Risk of a Spinal Cord Injury
There are many ways that a person can sustain a spinal cord injury in Colorado. Some of the most common ways include motor vehicle accidents, falls and sports injuries. Nearly everyone in the state participates in one or more activities that expose individuals to situations in which they may find themselves susceptible to a… Read More »