Category Archives: Auto Accidents
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 »
Hidden Dangers?
The flu is still here, just as strong as ever. And, before we know it, allergy season will be here, too – not just here, but… here, there, everywhere! All over the news, the schools, the office… and even on our roads. When someone takes over-the-counter cold and flu medications, can it affect their… Read More »
NCCI Releases Report on Workplace Motor Vehicle Accidents
The National Council on Compensation Insurance has added more data to its 2006 study of workplace injuries. According to the study, the workers’ compensation claims that come from motor vehicle accidents are more severe than many other types of claims. Traffic accidents are prevalent and pervasive throughout many different industries, not being limited to… Read More »
Accident on Honeymoon Leaves Husband Dead, Wife Injured
A 28-year-old woman from Highlands Ranch, Colorado, was on her honeymoon when she and her husband were in a car crash in New Zealand. As a result, her husband died and she suffered a severe brain injury. She spent the following two weeks in a coma in a hospital there before she was transported… Read More »
Seat Belts – Nuisance or Necessity?
Do you sometimes consider wearing a seat belt to be an inconvenience? Have you ever wondered if they are truly necessary? Reminders to buckle up are everywhere – from billboards to radio spots to the warning alarms in our cars – and 49 states currently have seat belt laws. The nationwide seat belt enforcement… Read More »
Colorado Jury Awards $11.5 Million Over Helmets and Brain Injury
In April 2013, a jury awarded $11.5 million to a Colorado high school football player who suffered a brain injury during practice and is now partially paralyzed. The jury found a helmet manufacturing company partially at fault for failing to properly warn about concussion dangers. Football player sues for brain injury suffered in high… Read More »
Colorado Legalizes Pot But Not Stoned Driving
For years, there has been debate about the legalization of marijuana. For many, it was hard to envision a state legalizing marijuana for any purpose other than medical use. Recently, however, Colorado legalized the limited use of marijuana for recreational purposes. Nonetheless, there are restrictions on the amount that can be purchased and consumed… Read More »
Distracted Driving in Colorado: Criminal Consequences, Civil Claims
Colorado distracted driving accidents can result from many types of negligent behavior. Using cell phones and other handheld electronic devices, eating, applying makeup, and talking to passengers are among the most common reasons for a driver to forget about the road for only a second or two. Just a moment’s inattention is enough for… Read More »
Is Medical Marijuana Use by Colorado Drivers Increasing?
Personal injury victims of drunk drivers and other car accidents related to intoxication have the same rights as other plaintiffs. But one additional aspect of these cases is the added evidence of negligence that a criminal conviction can provide. Recent data released by the Colorado Department of Transportation suggests that marijuana use by drivers… Read More »