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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...

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...

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...

As of January 1, 2025, Colorado joined over two dozen states, including California, Idaho, and Washington, in enforcing hands-free driving laws. This change is a step toward safer roads, but it starts with you. Choose to drive responsibly. Put the phone down, focus on the road, and protect yourself and others. Many drivers have shared...

Nationwide car accident fatalities have slightly decreased compared to the same period last year, according to recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). While this decline is a positive sign, it’s clear that more must be done to prevent car accidents, both across the country and here in Colorado. “We are encouraged...

Tired drivers who fall asleep at the wheel often cause serious and fatal car accidents. That’s why the findings of a recent study are so startling – one out of 25 drivers admitted to falling asleep at the wheel within the last month. While drowsy driving might not seem like a big deal to some...

Colorado has ramped up efforts to crack down on speeding, especially near schools, construction sites, and other low-speed areas. But despite these efforts, too many drivers continue to speed in these zones, leading to serious accidents—especially pedestrian accidents—according to recent data from the Colorado State Patrol (CSP). “Slow Down! Too many Colorado drivers are failing...

One of the most common causes of car accidents in Colorado is speeding drivers. This is why the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) recently launched a statewide campaign designed to educate drivers about the dangers of speeding. CDOT recently kicked off this educational campaign at Red Rocks Amphitheater, where the names of 257 Colorado residents...

In Colorado, dog bite victims are rarely allowed to seek damages for minor wounds. However, a lot of serious injuries can result from a dog bite or another pet attack, including puncture wounds, broken bones, eye injuries, scars, head and neck damage, disfigurement, and even death. In the Colorado Springs area, hundreds of injury-causing dog...

According to KUNC, 20 cyclists died in bicycle accidents in Colorado in 2023, marking one of the deadliest years for cyclists in the state. This figure represents a staggering 33% increase from the previous year. While cycling offers numerous benefits, it is evident that sharing the road with cars can be extremely hazardous. Even with...