The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) estimates approximately 80 percent of skiers and snowboarders on United States ski slopes used helmets during the 2015-2016 ski season. Although ski helmets do not provide complete protection from head injuries, they do help reduce the severity of the injury.
Mountain Driving Tips: How to Drive Safely to the Slopes
You have your ski resort reservations and lift tickets. You have packed your bags. Now all you have to do is get there. So, how do you get safely to the SLOPES? S: Slow and Steady Keep it slow and steady. Driving fast on Colorado mountain roads can be lethal. The roads are steep and […]
Winter Driving Tips for US 24, I-70, and I-25
Colorado winter weather combined with heavy traffic and tractor trailers on the roads can make driving a challenge, especially on US 24, I-70, and I-25. The weather changes rapidly, roads are subject to closures, and road hazards are frequent. To make sure you stay safe in while driving in Colorado, read through these winter driving […]
3 Most Common Types of Accidents on I-70
Interstate 70 brings in traffic from the east and west, straight into the heart of Denver. For residents of Colorado Springs, I-70 is your best bet for getting to skier’s paradise in Vail. This highway sees millions of vehicles each year, and with a large traffic flow comes an influx of accidents. In the first […]
Dangerous Colorado Mountain Roads & Passes
Colorado is home to some of the most beautiful scenic drives in the country. From the mountain ranges to the diverse and colorful foliage, these roadside scenes are a sight to behold. Unfortunately, these roads are also some of the most dangerous in the world to drive. The inherent dangers on these roads come from […]
Are Colorado Court’s Turning Up the Heat on the Colorado Ski Resorts?
Colorado’s Ski and Safety Act, which outlines responsibilities for skiers and resort operators, was originally designed to protect the small, family owned ski areas from lawsuits and skyrocketing insurance costs. Now the Act has been used to insulate the multiple multibillion-dollar corporations and real estate developers who now own nearly all of Colorado’s ski resorts from liability. As a recent […]
Good, Bad or Ugly?” Obama-Care’s” Impact on Personal Injury Claims In Colorado.
As a personal injury attorney in Colorado, I must ask myself: “How does Obama-Care affect my clients and how does it impact their claims in Colorado?” It is to that end that this article is written; to help those injured, and seeking justice for their injuries, navigate newly charted waters formed in the wake of […]
Car Accidents- Can Marijuana be the Blame?
It is no question that marijuana is legal in the state of Colorado. What still seems to be up for debate, though, is marijuana’s influence on driving ability. Does marijuana use increase the chance of a car accident or doesn’t it? The truth is, we don’t actually know the answer. The answer to this is […]
Does the Mix of Music and the Slopes Cause Injuries?
There is absolutely nothing like plugging in your headphones, listening to your favorite playlist, and zoning into whatever you are doing. We do this to power through the workday or to get some peace on the early morning commute. Our headphones and our favorite jams get us through those last few miles on the treadmill […]
Fatal Change of Lanes Prompts Wrongful Death Suit
You may have read our recent blog post about the truck driver’s astounding accident free record. We can only hope that truck drivers traveling through dangerous Colorado areas, like on I-70 through the Vail Pass, have similar safety records. Unfortunately, most aren’t so lucky and do not achieve this. While a perfect track record can’t […]
