Did you get up late? Do you only have a limited amount of time to get to your next destination? If so, then you may decide to eat as you travel in order to save time. The problem with doing so is that it is a form of distracted driving. Many of the safety campaigns...
Personal Injury
Colorado crash injures 3, involves 4 vehicles
Vehicle collisions can easily happen under unclear circumstances. All those involved may immediately know is that someone hit their vehicle and that they suffered injuries. In some cases, an initial collision can have a chain reaction that results in multiple vehicles...
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Colorado?
If you are considering filing a personal injury claim in Colorado, the time you take to act could make all the difference. As FindLaw explains, the statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is two to three years, but this does not mean that you should...
How will a court prove negligence for my injury?
A common and rational post-accident question asked by many injured people is, “How could I have avoided this?” Often enough, the answer involves a Colorado establishment that behaved more responsibly. According to FindLaw, there are four components in negligence, and...
Tips for sharing the road for all commuters
As a car driver, you might always try your best to look out for pedestrians, cyclists or other travelers, but you find comfort in the fact that they are also aware of their surroundings. And vice versa might be true for those who don’t travel by four wheels....
The disproportionate effect of police brutality on POC
The #BlackLivesMatter campaign drew media attention to the disproportionate use of police force against Black men, women and children. Since then, several cases surfaced involving people of other races. In many of these instances, the person carried no weapon and did...
Holding bars accountable for serving drunk drivers
When a drunk driving accident results in serious injuries, the intoxicated driver is liable for their actions. However, there may be other accountable parties. Bars, restaurants, and party hosts are responsible for ensuring a safe environment. Dram shop law in...
What are the risks and symptoms of an animal bite infection?
Even the most docile pets may bite their owners or strangers at some point. When a dog bites, there is a 10 to 15 percent chance of infection, whereas with cats, 50 percent of all bites lead to an infection. Infections can be dangerous and often occur with bites to...
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale?
A brain injury that results from head trauma can affect your level of consciousness. If your injury is severe, it can send you into a coma. Assessing your consciousness level can be helpful for determining the severity of the brain injury. The Glasgow Coma Scale is a...
Who pays personal injury claims on a rental car accident?
Handling the aftermath of a car accident and a personal injury claim can be daunting, but what happens when the car you were driving or that hit you was a rental vehicle? Most car rental companies have varying policies when it comes to protecting both renters and...