Because truck drivers are professional drivers who receive special training and must carry a special license, one would reasonably expect them to drive cautiously and follow all traffic laws to prevent accidents. After all, even at relatively slow speeds, collisions with semi-trucks can be fatal for passenger car drivers. Unfortunately, not all truck drivers drive […]
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 […]
Record Setting Four Million Miles without a Truck Accident
We all find pride in different things. Some of us show pride in our cooking and our famous family lasagna. Some of us can change a tire in record time. Others have pride in their lifelong no-ticket streak. Andres Corona certainly has something to be proud of. The Texas truck driver has driven four million […]
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, […]
Interstate 70: The Colorado Danger Zone
If I had a nickel for every time I heard a sour story about I-70, I would likely be the richest person in Colorado. Running through the Rocky Mountains, this interstate is prone to the effects of avalanches, rockslides, and severe weather conditions, causing major delays and perturbing congestion. The infamy is not unwarranted. Interstate […]
“Selfies” the Newest Distracted Driving Fad
Distracted driving is not a new phenomenon in the U.S., it has only transformed. Years ago, makeup in the mirror, hot coffee in the cup holder and eating breakfast on the way to work, all while trying to answer the car phone, kept drivers’ eyes—and attention—off the road. Fast-forwarding to today, and as if we […]
Family Awarded $14 Million in Airbag Failure Settlement
For those who drive a 2008 Hyundai Tiburon, or any vehicle with multiple airbags, there are some things you must know. While airbags are meant to protect you and your passengers in the event of a crash; ironically, many injuries occur from the deployment of an airbag, sometimes causing much more harm than good. As […]
Man killed in Colorado Springs during honorary cross-country walk
As wrongful death attorneys in Colorado Springs, Colorado, we’ve unfortunately experienced our fair share of tragic events. But what follows is a truly heartbreaking story. According to a report from KKTV, Mr. Joe Bell, an Oregon resident, was traveling through Colorado as part of a coast to coast walk. Bell set out on this journey in […]
