10 Signs A Driver Is Too Sleepy To Drive If you've driven around lately, this may not be a surprise, but: Colorado recently ranked 4th on a national list of the most dangerous states for drowsy drivers. In Colorado, falling asleep at the wheel or drowsy driving car accidents are becoming more common. For example,...
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Colorado On Track To Set Record For Car Accident Fatalities
A Colorado Springs car accident lawyer discusses the increase in traffic deaths and explains how negligence often plays a role. Colorado is on track this month to set a record for the most car accident fatalities in a single year for the second consecutive year, according to recent news reports about the continued increase in...
Read MoreIs Aggressive Driving a Problem in Colorado?
According to a new study, Colorado drivers have room to improve. Forbes recently ranked Colorado drivers the third worst state for aggressive driving, road rage, and other bad driving habits that often result in serious car accidents. “These things can be really, really serious and Colorado is actually the third highest state nationwide for the...
Read MoreWhy Are Traffic Fatalities Spiking in Colorado?
Many states across the country aim to reduce road fatalities, but recently, fatal traffic accidents are only going one way, and that's up. Ever since the pandemic in 2019, there has been a spike in traffic deaths - including in Colorado. Research and data show three common causes of traffic fatalities, and unfortunately, they are...
Read MoreHow Compensation Works For Rear-End Accidents In Colorado
Colorado Springs rear-end accident lawyer explains how system works Rear-end accidents are one of the most common types of car accidents. Each year, an estimated 1.7 million rear-end crashes happen on average nationwide, according to car accident data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). That adds up to roughly 28 percent of...
Read MoreStudy Reveals Pit Bulls Bit More People in Denver Last Year Than Any Other Breed
A Colorado dog bite lawyer breaks down the findings. According to a recent Axios Denver study that analyzed which dogs are the most dangerous, certain dog breeds are responsible for the most animal attacks in Denver. Researchers discovered three dog breeds accounted for the most dog bites – pit bulls, German shepherds, and Labrador retrievers....
Read MoreColorado Motorcycle Accident Fatalities Surge in the Summer
With more bikes on the road, drivers need to do their part to avoid causing serious collisions with motorcyclists. Motorcycle accident deaths become increasingly common during the summer months in Colorado Springs, which has already started this year with 11 motorcycle accident fatalities, according to KOAA News 5. “It is sad to see those numbers...
Read MoreNew CDOT Safety Campaign Reminds Drivers Not To Speed
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...
Read MoreWhat 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...
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