If you live in Colorado with our growing number of roundabouts or “traffic circles”, you are probably astounded at the number of drivers who simply do not know how to use them. For instance, you see a car come to a complete stop when entering a roundabout when the lack of traffic in the […]
Auto Insurance Covid Rebates: How to Maximize What You Deserve
The nation’s large and small auto insurance companies have received much positive press in April of 2020, as news outlet after news outlet has reported insurers offering “rebates:” to customers. Insurers are quick to explain their reasoning: due to stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus pandemic, Americans are driving less (if at all), which has resulted […]
Distracted Walking : Higher Traffic Deaths
According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), almost 6,000 pedestrians were killed in 2016 in traffic accidents. Pedestrian deaths shot up 10 percent between 2014 and 2015, more than any other category of traffic-related fatalities, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
After Watching this Video You Will Never Text and Drive
Thanks to technology, we are constantly able to communicate with others. 24/7, day or night, in the bathroom, at the gym, or at work –we can be reached thanks to this handy-dandy device we call a smartphone. Our smart phones help us keep my life in order. We feel the need to be constantly connected […]
Drowsy Package Delivering Leads to Disastrous Truck Accidents
Drowsiness turns deadly when truck drivers fail to take caution and remain alert while driving. Lately we have been hearing way too many headlines about devastating truck accidents and the anguish caused by sleep-deprived truck drivers. In early June, comedian Tracy Morgan’s vehicle was hit by an allegedly tired Wal-Mart truck driver. According to CNN, […]
Pedestrians: Don’t Fall Victim to Hit and Run Accidents
You may have read our recent post about the bill approved by the Colorado House of Representatives. You’ll be happy to hear that Gov. John Hickenlooper signed the bill into law June 6. This law will take effect on July 1, doubling the statute of limitations from five years to 10 years. The government has […]
