Motor vehicle accidents are one of the top causes of death in Colorado and throughout the United States. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, 616 victims lost their lives in deadly traffic accidents in 2023. While any motor vehicle crash can turn deadly in the wrong circumstances, certain types of collisions result in...
Like most states, Colorado has passed laws expressly addressing distracted driving in an attempt to keep roads safer and prevent car accidents. Driver distraction and inattention have become an epidemic in Colorado and throughout the nation due to modern technology. Statistics show that in 2021, 3,522 people lost their lives in distracted driving accidents....
Drivers are not the only people who can suffer serious and life-changing injuries in car accidents. Vehicle passengers can also be affected. Since passengers are rarely held responsible for causing car accidents, they are typically eligible for financial compensation from one of the drivers’ auto insurance companies. However, there are marked exceptions to this...
Driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs is against the law in Colorado. This includes drugs that are legal or have been prescribed by a doctor, such as medical marijuana. If the drug creates a “high” effect that impairs a driver, he or she can be found guilty of DUI. If you suspect that...
If a driver was illegally parked in Denver when you hit his or her car, determining who is financially responsible (liable) can be difficult. Numerous factors will need to be considered when determining who is at fault. A portion of fault may be allocated to both drivers, depending on the case. If you need...
