Did you know that precipitation events (such as rain) cause more fatal accidents in the United States than any other factor? Its the leading cause of accidental death in the United States and more than 33,000 each year are killed due to motor vehicle accidents that occur in the rain. In comparison, drunk driving is only responsible for 10,500 fatalities a year.
Staying safe on the road takes a little bit of time and planning. From planning your route to designating a sober driver, the steps you take BEFORE you get into the car can save your life. In fact, one of the most important things you can do is to have a well-stocked first aid kit and safety items in your car ready to assist you if you get into trouble.
If you are injured in an accident or suddenly find yourself stranded on the road, having a full first aid kit could come in very handy. After all, you never know when you’ll need to bandage up a laceration or survive the night. Here are the 6 items you must have in your car at all times:
On September 30, 2018, 25-year-old Angela Wimmer stopped at a stoplight at the intersection of West Colfax Avenue and Kipling Street on her way home from church. Suddenly, she was hit from behind by a suspected drunk driver. The collision pushed her car into oncoming traffic, where she was hit by three other vehicles. Medical teams rushed the young woman to the hospital, but she later died from her injuries. Now, Todd Grudznske, the serial drunk driver on trial for the deadly crash.
The warmer summer months are finally here and this is the best time to hit the open road on your motorcycle. It may also be the perfect time to buy the motorcycle of your dreams. However, before you hit the open road this season, it is important to have enough motorcycle insurance to cover any unexpected accidents or incidents. Motorcycling is dangerous and the amount of insurance you purchase should reflect these dangers. All riders should at least purchase the minimum amounts of insurance required by law in Colorado. However, safety experts encourage riders to purchase significantly more in the event they’re involved in a hit and run accident or an accident with an uninsured or underinsured motorist.
One of the most heavily scrutinized insurance claims are whiplash injury claims. Due to the nature of these injuries, they can be very difficult to clearly establish and prove and insurance claims adjusters are skeptical of injured accident victims who claim they’ve suffered from whiplash after a crash. Making matters worse, some whiplash after a crash injuries can turn into chronic conditions. When this occurs, injured accident victims may need more money in compensation, further complicating their claim. Unfortunately for accident victims, whiplash injuries are very real and can be very painful and debilitating. If you’ve suffered a whiplash injury in a car accident, it is imperative that you speak to an experienced car accident attorney immediately.
In 1994, Patricio Martinez was driving drunk when he smashed into a 20-year-old motorcyclist and killed him. That was his fifth DUI. He had a blood alcohol of 2 ½ times the legal limit. Prior to that fatal night, Martinez never went to prison for his prior DUIs. Instead, he was given a plea deal that gave him a chance to have the felony DUI conviction disappear. When he killed the young motorcyclist, however, a judge finally sentenced him to 24 years in prison. He spent more than 18 years behind bars before finally being released in 2013.
Most responsible car owners know that taking care of your car can save you significant amounts of money on costly future car repairs. However, did you also know that car maintenance could actually save your life? That’s right! Regular car maintenance like changing your tires and routinely checking your brakes for wear and tear can actually prevent serious and fatal accidents from occurring. Plus, when you regularly visit your auto shop, you’re more likely to be informed of any serious recalls or safety issues.
Colorado commutes can be painful and long. Gridlock traffic into and out of cities like Denver, Colorado Springs, and Arvada increases the number of car accidents that occur. In fact, traffic congestion costs the average driver over $1,400 per year in excess gasoline and traffic accidents. Yet, how is Colorado driving compared to other cities in the United States? Do we have the worst commutes or the best? And are we falling behind?
Did you know that a fifth of all states are dangerously behind when it comes to implementing basic road safety laws? Even more astonishing is that every single state has work to do when it comes to keeping drivers and passengers safe from sustaining serious and life-threatening injuries. In fact 406 laws were needed in all 50 states to improve safety on the road. Only six states were given the green light in safety and Colorado was not one of them. Learn more about Colorado road safety laws below.
Preventable accidents involving guns and cars are responsible for six out of ten childhood deaths. According to a study published by the New England Journal of Medicine, these two factors account for the majority of childhood deaths in the United States. In comparison, childhood cancers are responsible for less than 1 in 10 deaths.
Our personal injury attorneys have decades of experience defending the rights of injured Coloradans, and use their vast legal knowledge to offer you zealous and unmatched representation. We understand how important your lawsuit is to you, and we are dedicated to handling your claim with the compassion you expect. Located in beautiful Northglenn Colorado, we proudly serve the North Denver communities including but not limited to Westminster, Thornton, Commerce City, Arvada & Broomfield.
