If someone files a lawsuit following a car accident because he or she is seeking monetary compensation related to damages and injuries in the accident, the individual usually has to prove that the accident was the fault of the person or people they are suing. Fault...
Top cause of fatal motor vehicle accidents in Colorado
According to statistics published by Business Insider, Colorado is one of six states where careless or reckless driving was noted as the top cause of fatal road accidents. Careless or reckless driving can often cover other types of causes, such as speeding. Driving a...
6 steps to take following a car accident
The immediate aftermath of a car accident is not a time to look online for advice about what you should do. That's why we're providing an easy six-step list as a reminder of what you might want to do if you are ever in a car accident. Note that the items on this list...
Can I seek coverage for post-traumatic stress disorder?
Often when we talk about recovery after a motor vehicle accident, we default to topics involving physical injury. For many people, however, the mental and emotional injuries last much longer and can be more difficult to recover from. This can be especially true if a...
Why does your attorney need a medical records release form?
When you begin to work with an attorney on a claim because you were injured in a car accident, you might find yourself dealing with a lot of paperwork. Your lawyer or his or her staff will probably help you complete the paperwork, but it's a good idea for you to know...
Celebrate May with safety on the road for everyone
May is National Motorcycle Awareness Month. While drivers should be aware of their surroundings all times of year, May is one of the first months across the nation where warmer days out number cooler ones. In states such as Colorado, snow is finally a thing of the...
Teen kills 2 in Colorado 2-car collision
Some drivers don't take into consideration how their actions could affect others. It's hard for some people to realize that one mistake won't just be a mistake that could get them into trouble with the law; it could lead to severe injuries or fatalities for others....
Denver hospital sees influx of patients after blizzard strikes
Living in Colorado, you need to know how to drive in the elements. Sudden snowstorms and hazardous weather conditions can make usually-safe roads deadly. Drivers need to stay slow on the roads, and many people need to consider whether or not the weather is too bad to...
How often do crashes happen after stops?
Stop signs are meant to control the flow of traffic. The idea is that drivers who must come to a stop can then look around for other traffic and move through the intersection in a regulated manner than makes accidents unlikely. However, the stats on how this works out...
March Madness could lead to more parking lot accidents
March Madness is one of the biggest sporting events of the year, so it's easy to see how much traffic it generates. People travel from all over the country to see the games, the sites change as the tournament progresses—creating even more hours on the...