[map id=”map1″ w=”375″ h=”375″ address=”Idaho Springs, CO” marker=”no” z=”14″] Our law firm has undertaken a motorcycle accident case that involves the alleged negligence of a Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Wanda Saidon was riding her motorcycle on Colorado Highway 103, near Idaho Springs, with her husband on June 6, when Marie Baker of the sheriff’s… read more
Sean O’Connell, a 16-year veteran of the Washington State Patrol, died on May 31after he was thrown from his motorcycle while on patrol. The motorcycle officer, who was once named Trooper of the Year, hit a box truck head on driven by a 49-year-old Mt. Vernon man. Currently, an investigation into the accident is ongoing.… read more
Hard winds, excessive speed, and a top-heavy load were contributing factors to a semi-trailer toppling over and spilling part of its cargo in Casper, Wyoming on May 30. The truck was carrying nearly 4,000 gallons of CL-23 Crosslinker; a clear, colorless fluid used in hydraulic fracturing. Authorities said three of the twelve tanks were punctured… read more
Tech. Sgt. John Griffin of the 482nd Maintenance Squadron recalled his near fatal motorcycle accident on May 5 during a commanders call at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida. His talk was aimed at the importance of wearing the proper equipment when riding, and stressing to other drivers on the road to pay attention to motorcyclists.… read more
For the first time, over 15 universities in the state of Colorado and a national non-profit dedicated to campus health and safety assembled for a Distracted Driving Summit (DDS) with EndDD.org. During the week of May 20, Joel Feldman, the keynote speaker and founder of EndDD.org, discussed how his 21-year-old daughter, Casey, was killed in… read more
One man is dead after he and his 12-year-old son were involved in a motorcycle accident in Provo Canyon, Utah May 26. Police say a Chevrolet Blazer was attempting a U-turn when it pulled in front of the motorcycle. The man driving the motorcycle did not have time to stop before he ran into the… read more
A new device called the Mobileye 560 is allowing drivers to have the safety features of newer cars fitted onto any car. A company called Mobileye makes vehicle safety systems that major car manufacturers use in their newer models, such as proximity detectors, which alert drivers to hazards on the road. Now they have begun… read more
A law to legalize lane splitting, the practice of motorcycles riding no faster than 10 miles per hour between cars as long as traffic is stopped, in Nevada has died in the state senate. Proponents of the bill said the new law would allow for safer driving conditions and fewer motorcycle accidents during traffic jams.… read more
A fatal car accident that killed three in Colma, California early May 27 has perplexed police officers, as they are still trying to figure out how the accident happened. The force of the crash split a green Mustang driven by Paul Michael Dias in half. Police say three of the four people in the Mustang… read more
It has become a sad expectation that there will be an increase in car accidents during Memorial Day weekend. It becomes even more tragic when five high school students lose their lives and add to a growing statistic of fatal car accidents on Memorial Day. Five high school friends were on their way to the… read more
