Winters in Colorado are often dangerous for driving due to snow and black ice. Remain safe this winter when driving on Colorado's roads by slowing down, driving only when necessary, leaving plenty of room between vehicles, using the right tires and equipment and...
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Best back-to-school driving practices
With more children on the roads in the next few months as they go back to school, there is an increased risk for motor vehicle accidents. Fall is also right around the corner, so soon, the Colorado weather is going to change, especially in the mountains. Here are a...
Bedsores as a sign of nursing home neglect
Many Colorado residents have a loved one in a nursing home. Sadly, some of those residents may have bedsores, which can often be a sign of nursing home neglect. What are bedsores? Bedsores are painful pressure wounds on a person’s skin. They are caused by being in the...
Some common truck driver injuries in Colorado
Commercial truck drivers in Colorado put their lives on the line every day when they hit the open road. While most trips are uneventful, accidents can and do happen. When they do, commercial truck drivers can suffer some severe injuries. Here are the common truck...
Don’t do this after a car crash in Colorado
If you've ever been in a car crash, then you know how confusing and chaotic the experience can be. This is especially true if you're the one who got injured in the crash, even more so if somebody else's negligence caused your injuries. There are things you can do that...
Understanding the different areas of distracted driving
Throughout Colorado, people who take to the road as drivers, passengers, bicyclists, or pedestrians are aware of the dangers they may face. One of the most common is encountering a distracted driver. Motorists who are not paying attention to the road are more prone to...
Determining fault in a swerve accident
The law of vehicular control that governs auto accident causation in Colorado does not make allowances for obstacles or animals in the path of vehicles as they roll down the highway. All motorists are required to stay in their own lane at all times when driving, and...
Why are tired truck drivers dangerous?
Truck drivers contribute to a wide range of industries in Colorado, and the drivers of large trucks put much effort into delivering and picking up cargo. Their long hours mean they may get tired behind the wheel. Unfortunately, feeling drowsy could increase the...
How long will my personal injury case take?
This is often one of the first questions clients have when they talk to a personal injury attorney during their initial consultation. The attorney may provide an educated guess based on the circumstances of the case and legal precedent, but there is no deadline for...
What is negligence?
Personal injury disputes usually involve a negligent party who is the defendant and a victim who is the plaintiff. While personal injury disputes will vary, typical examples include a victim rear-ended by another driver, a victim slipped and fell on a store's wet...