In the early morning of Aug. 26, 2011, Elijah Gonzales, a passenger to a drunk driver—his friend and roommate—was severely injured in car accident. He died from his injuries later that day at the age of just 25. Elijah, who called Colorado Springs home, was just beginning his life when a drunk driver, his friend, […]
Five Ways Hiring an Attorney Can Benefit Your Colorado Car Accident Case
Many people who have been victims of car collisions in Colorado have asked the question whether it is truly necessary to hire a lawyer to represent them. Even for those persons who want to settle with the insurance company and not go to trial, it is very important to consider consulting with a lawyer in […]
Defective GM Ignition Switch Cover Up
Trial lawyers work to hold corporations accountable when they put profits over people and when government agencies fail to protect the public. A great example of this is shown in the video below of former trial lawyer Sen. Claire McCaskill as she relentlessly questions General Motors CEO Mary Barra. During this hearing at the Senate’s […]
Shopping Cart Injuries a Real Threat to Children
Each week, we all go to the supermarket to restock our fridge. Whether it’s Walmart, Safeway, Costco, or another regional grocer, the weekly routine rarely varies. If you have children that accompany you on these shopping trips, did you know that there is a prevalent safety hazard that injures more than 66 children per day […]
Visit the Dinosaur Resource Center Near Colorado Springs
Did you know that you can see a tyrannosaurus rex, a triceratops skull, and a conchoraptor gracillis (whatever that is) less than 20 miles from the front door of our Colorado Springs office? The Dinosaur Resource Center is a great place to spend the day with family, friends, or students—anyone who appreciates science, biology, history, […]
Vietnam Veterans Suffering from PTSD Sue U.S. Military
At Sears & Associates, P.C., we are extremely thankful for the sacrifice and hard work put forth by those who serve in the U.S. armed forces. In fact, we donate a portion of every contingency fee to support the Wounded Warrior Project. Because of this, our Colorado Springs personal injury attorneys were interested to hear […]
104 Vehicles Involved in I-25 Pileup in Denver
When driving on Interstate 25 on the south side of Denver last month, over 100 drivers found themselves involved in one of the largest auto accident pileups the region has ever seen. On March 1, 104 vehicles sat in a mess of mashed metal on I-25, with one person dead and 30 others in the […]
Video: Reality of Texting and Driving
Texting and driving takes lives. This is the sad reality we must live with, and, as technology increases, more distractions from our mobile phone will take our eyes off the road every day. As Colorado Springs, Colorado auto accident injury and wrongful death attorneys, we see firsthand the extreme ramifications of texting and driving. In […]
More Teens Die from Texting and Driving than Drunk Driving
Do you think texting and driving or drunk driving takes the lives of more teenagers each year? Sadly, with today’s increasing attachment to mobile technology, texting has become the deadliest culprit for teens behind the wheel. According to a study conducted by Cohen Children’s Medical Center, 3,000 teenagers are now dying annually from texting while […]
St. Patrick’s Day Events in Colorado Springs, CO
St. Patrick’s Day is a special time in Colorado Springs, Colorado. As we usher in spring, green decorations and clovers fill the windows of businesses and homes around the city. One of the toughest choices you’ll have to make on March 15 is where to spend St. Patty’s Day. In an effort to help you […]