Samuel Munz was almost home when the accident happened. He slowed down to turn left into his driveway when Theresa Ruf’s SUV crashed into him from behind. He died soon after the accident. Munz’s family is still waiting to hear if Ruf will face charges. In a January 16 article on SaukValley.com, a spokesperson said… read more
A few years ago, wrongful death and personal injury lawsuits flooded Toyota’s offices. The office recently settled the first of many wrongful death suits. There are still hundreds of lawsuits pending. The suit was filed on behalf of Paul Van Alfen and Charlene Jones Lloyd, a couple who died when their Toyota Camry hit a… read more
Brian Leymaster said that on August 25, 2011, he “made the worst decision” of his life. After spending the day drinking, he ignored his wife’s plea to let his 17-year-old-son drive him home. He crashed into a motorcycle rider and killed him. His sons, who were taking the same route home, discovered their father at… read more
Injured victims and witnesses have sued Cinemark, which owns the Century 16 in Aurora where a fatal shooting took place, for failing to provide adequate security measures. Cinemark countered by saying that it had no way to anticipate this kind of massacre. A new lawsuit against the chain, however, says otherwise. Chichi and Derick Spruel… read more
If you ride a Honda Gold Wing 1800 or a KTM Enduro motorcycle, we recommend looking into two recent recalls that address serious safety risks with these bikes. Honda Gold Wing 1800 Tire Defects Continental Tire announced a voluntary recall for some of their tires used on the Honda Gold Wing 1800’s rear wheel. Specifically,… read more
A fatal crash, a sleepy driver and a surprise court decision all made the headlines last week in Denver news outlets. Fatal Crash on US 36 A fatal car accident shut down the eastbound lanes of US 36 on Wednesday, January 22. A Jeep crashed into a station wagon from behind. The Jeep lost control… read more
If a new law passes in Nebraska, kids under the age of 8 would not be allowed to ride on motorcycles. State Sen. Bill Avery introduced the bill on Monday, January 14. If passed, Nebraska would be the sixth state in the country to set age limits on motorcycle passengers. Other states and their age… read more
Police showed up Jason Alan Kemp’s apartment in Grand Junction on July 20, 2010. They were responding to a call from Kemp’s neighbor about some property damage that Kemp allegedly caused. Kemp had just returned from a jet skiing trip with friends, and his neighbors claim that Kemp’s jet ski fell off his car while… read more
When you ride a motorcycle, the odds are already against you. Bikers are 32 times more likely to die in in a crash than car passengers are, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Depending on the type of motorcycle you ride, you could face an even higher risk. The Insurance Institute for… read more
When NFL linebacker Junior Seau committed suicide in May of 2012, many speculated that he shot himself in the chest so scientists could study his brain for evidence of brain injuries. Now, researchers have announced what many suspected: Seau was suffering from a brain disease most likely caused by repetitive head injuries on the field.… read more
