Residents of Colorado Springs know the weather is unpredictable. One minute it's sunny, and the next, you're dealing with a blizzard. This can make driving in the winter a challenge. This blog post will discuss some tips for driving safely in Colorado's winter weather. 1. Always be prepared. Whether traveling a long distance to visit […]
The holiday season is here. Everyone is getting involved in the hustle and bustle that comes along with the season. Planning holiday gatherings and thinking about gift lists becomes a priority for many people. Some may not realize that all this planning could lead to car crashes. Drivers must have their minds on driving safely. […]
Car accidents happen all the time. If you or someone you love is involved in one, you are going to hear the term “damages” come up again and again. If the accident was not your fault, you have the right to financial restitution for the resulting damages as provided for by Colorado negligence laws. Basically, […]
As a general rule, it takes a passenger car about a football field – approximately 300 feet or 100 yards – to stop when driving at highway speeds. There are some variations, of course. For instance, a brand new car may stop more quickly than an older car simply because of the condition of the […]
Most trucking accidents are usually devastating. When an 18-wheeler collides with an average-sized car, the outcome can be catastrophic to the car’s occupants. In fact, statistics show that accidents that involve large trucks claim approximately 5,000 lives each year. So how do these accidents happen? Multiple factors contribute to trucking accidents. Here are some of […]
Car accidents can result various injuries, both minor and serious in nature. Surprisingly, damage to the heart after a crash is rarely discussed. The heart is among the most important organs in the body, of course. Outlined below are some of the more common causes of heart complications after a car crash. Physical trauma Your […]
Fatigued driving is a common occurrence throughout the United States, and it can be a huge problem when it involves truck drivers. In fact, driver fatigue is one of the leading causes of catastrophic trucking accidents. Several factors contribute to driver fatigue. If you or someone you love is a victim of an accident caused […]
When analyzing the data from 2021, experts found something very interesting regarding traffic accidents. Almost all of the statistics have gone up. Fatalities, for instance, had reached a 16-year high. It was clear that the roads were exceptionally dangerous and it appeared that this problem was only growing worse over time. That’s a substantial issue […]
Whether you use your all-terrain vehicle (ATV) for fun or work, it can pose a risk of suffering an accident. Between 1982 and 2017, Colorado saw nearly 230 ATV accident fatalities. Compared with fatality rates in other states, Colorado saw neither the highest nor lowest volume of ATV deaths in the statistical period. However, the […]
Many young drivers instinctively feel like driving at night is more dangerous. This can persist into adulthood, as well. The reduction in visibility at night makes it harder to feel like you are fully in control of the car. But is this just your mind’s natural reaction, or is it really more dangerous? Statistics do […]
