Studies show up to 10% of U.S. crashes involve fatigue Drowsy driving remains one of the most underestimated dangers on American roadways, claiming thousands of lives in car accidents each year while receiving far less attention than drunk driving or distracted driving. One young driver’s first encounter with drowsy driving happened before they even had…

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Change won’t happen until drivers slow down and take responsibility Walking in Colorado should not come with a risk of death. Yet year after year, pedestrians continue to pay the price for driver negligence. State data shows pedestrian fatalities have risen 88 percent since 2015, a sharp increase that has alarmed safety officials and devastated…

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Unfortunately, signs alone won’t stop reckless drivers from causing accidents In the wake of a fatal pedestrian accident, Colorado Springs officials created several school zones with lower speed limits throughout the city, according to a recent report by The Denver Gazette. “The changing times mean changing needs,” Tony Karr, Colorado Springs School District 11 executive…

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Bicycle crashes are preventable, but they continue to climb in Colorado Summer brings sunshine, longer days, and more bicyclists on Colorado’s roads. It also brings a troubling spike in crashes involving bikes and cars. Nearly half of Colorado’s 79 bicyclist fatalities since 2020 have occurred during the summer months. To combat this trend, the Colorado…

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In Colorado, roads are becoming increasingly hazardous for pedestrians and bicyclists. According to the Colorado State Patrol, fatalities involving these vulnerable road users have risen by a staggering 78% since 2015. While passenger vehicle fatalities increased just 7% during that same period, pedestrians and cyclists now face disproportionate and growing risk on streets and highways across the state.…

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Inexperience, distractions, and risk-taking make summer especially dangerous for teen drivers As summer arrives in Colorado, so does an urgent public safety challenge: keeping teen drivers safe on the road. With longer days, school out of session, and teens enjoying newfound independence, traffic volumes and car accident risks rise dramatically. Historically, the period between Memorial…

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Why You Need a Lawyer To Protect Your Rights May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, a time to spotlight the dangers riders face every day. But for injured motorcyclists in Colorado, safety awareness isn’t just a message—it’s a legal battle. And the biggest obstacle to recovering full compensation is often the very insurance company that…

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Distracted Driving Crackdown Leads to More Enforcement—and More Lives Saved Colorado’s crackdown on distracted driving is officially underway—and the results are already making headlines. Since the new hands-free law took effect on January 1, 2025, law enforcement has issued a staggering 135% more citations for drivers caught using their phones behind the wheel. The message…

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March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of understanding and preventing traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). One cause of TBIs is slip and fall accidents, which can lead to severe, long-term cognitive and physical impairments. In Colorado, property owners have a legal obligation to maintain safe premises to prevent these types of accidents. When…

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The long-term goal of reducing traffic deaths is a priority for Colorado officials. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) have set a target to lower car-accident-related deaths and serious injuries by 22.5 percent by 2027. However, meeting that goal will require significant changes in enforcement and infrastructure. While 2024…

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