Just about every day, you get in your car to go to work, school, run errands or get out of the house for a while. It is a habit, and you expect to return home safely every time as you always do. The problem is, Colorado is full of distracted drivers, and these drivers...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
CDOT: 92 percent of Coloradoans admit they’re distracted drivers
It's hard to imagine nine out of 10 people in Denver agreeing on almost anything. But according to the state's transportation authorities, 92 percent of Colorado motorists believe it is okay to be a distracted driver. The Colorado Department of Transportation said it...
Could New Technology Prevent Drunk Driving Accidents?
With the last month of 2020 in full swing, U.S. roadways will experience an increase in holiday traffic. Students return home to their families, and distant friends reunite for a drink or two. Though festive, police end up pulling over and charging these merrymakers...
Fatal car accident claims 2 lives, leaves many injured
People who are involved in car crashes often feel as if the event lasts for an eternity. In reality, major life changes for those involved in a car accident can happen in just mere seconds. Before anyone knows what is happening, multiple vehicles can be involved in a...
What role does speeding play in motor vehicle accidents?
Like most motorists, you probably do your best to follow the speed limit and adjust your speed for conditions. Yet, whether driving in Denver or around Colorado, you might have noticed that some drivers lack this regard for others. No matter their reason for speeding,...
Tips teen-drivers should know
When a teenager gets their license, it becomes an exciting time for the whole household. While the idea of sending your kid out to the store for milk, or that their child can have some more independence, there is something else parents should keep in mind. The...
What makes riding a motorcycle so dangerous? Other drivers
Summer is motorcycle season. The number of riders out on Colorado roads peaks during these warm-weather months, and for many the annual Four Corners rally serves as something of a symbolic grand finale. Unfortunately, many motorcyclists will head into the wintry...
After a crash, not all damages can be seen
Car accidents can happen in an instant. And although it doesn't take long for a crash to occur, it can take a while to comprehend just how much it affects you. This can be especially true when it comes to hidden injuries, or injuries you cannot necessarily see but are...
Car accidents, PTSD and chronic pain
When a devastating or frightening crash occurs, some victims develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Moreover, the National Center for Biotechnology Information published research that highlights how victims of traffic crashes who have PTSD are especially...
Distracted driving and the myth of multitasking
It is not uncommon for drivers to overestimate their ability while behind the wheel and decide to pass the time. These additional tasks can quickly become distractions as motorists attempt to eat, drink, make phone calls, text, read email or adjust the GPS unit while...