Speeding is a leading cause of fatal car accidents. Speeding is aggressive and reckless driving behavior that endangers everyone on the road. Drivers who speed break the law and put themselves and others at risk of getting into severe car accidents. Speeding has become a consistent problem in Colorado, so much so that the Colorado...
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What Causes Shoulder Pain After a Car Accident?
Pain is often a symptom of a serious shoulder injury Shoulder pain after a car accident can start immediately or be delayed. In some cases, it may take days or weeks to develop. Once it hits you, though, the pain can be agony. Never ignore shoulder pain after a car accident. Crashes often destabilize shoulder...
Read MoreApril is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Distracted driving accidents are often fatal...and preventable In Colorado and across the U.S., traffic safety advocates have designated April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Since distracted driving is a common cause of car accidents throughout the nation, efforts are being made to spread awareness, beef up enforcement, and help people open their eyes to the...
Read MoreColorado Springs Considering Improvements to 8th Street Corridor
The busy roadway is the target of a city traffic study and potential safety upgrades In an effort to alleviate traffic congestion and prevent car accidents, Colorado Springs city officials are considering making $3.5 million worth of improvements to 8th Street on the southwest side of the city, according to KRDO News. Colorado Springs city...
Read MoreTruck Driver Sentenced to 110 Years for I-70 Colorado Truck Accident
Colorado Springs truck accident lawyer explains more about the case The truck driver who caused one of the deadliest truck accidents in Colorado in recent years was recently sentenced to 110 years in prison, according to Fox 31 News. The recent court verdict involved a 2019 truck accident on I-70 in Lakewood, Colorado. Four people...
Read MoreColorado Gets Help for Safe Rides During the Holidays
A Colorado Springs Car Accident Lawyer Explains The holidays mean festive parties in Colorado. They also mean too many people driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs. While the dangers of drunk driving have been known for years, far too many people in Colorado make the reckless decision to get behind the wheel...
Read MoreResearchers: Bad Weather Has a Bad Effect on Vehicle Safety Systems
A Colorado car accident lawyer explains why Automotive manufacturers love to tout the latest in safe driving technology when advertising their vehicles. Known as advanced driver assistant systems (ADAS), they include everything from adaptive cruise control and anti-lock brakes to collision avoidance and lane departure warnings. Unfortunately for motorists, these systems are far from infallible...
Read MoreThe Dangers of Drunk Driving on I-25 in Colorado
A car accident lawyer discusses Colorado's most dangerous highway Despite decades of warnings and public safety announcements about the dangers of driving drunk, some motorists still choose to get behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol. While drunk driving has been surpassed by distracted driving as the leading cause of accidents overall, it...
Read MoreColorado Ranked 10th Worst State for Red-Light Runners
A car accident lawyer in Colorado Springs examines the problem Car accidents caused by drivers who run a red light are especially common in Colorado, according to a recent study by the National Coalition for Safer Roads, which ranked the state 10th nationwide for this type of intersection accident. Drivers who run red lights cause...
Read MoreRollover Crash in Colorado Springs Serves as a Reminder of the Dangers Drivers Face
A dramatic rollover accident in Colorado Springs that involved a four-door truck flipping over a retaining wall resulted in damage to five vehicles, but, amazingly, no injuries. The accident happened on a late July afternoon when a woman lost control of the large maroon truck she was operating. The vehicle flipped over a concrete wall...
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