Have you ever wondered what an academics conference looks like? If you have, you probably aren’t very excited by the prospect. Droves of very smart people getting together, presenting their research and talk about other people’s research… To some that sounds like an experiment in boredom as torture, but what if all those scholars were… read more
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) recently conducted a survey on dangerous driving habits in our state. Results gathered by the study may show why there were 607 fatal motor vehicle accidents in Colorado last year, a 24 percent increase over the last two years. According to the study, Colorado drivers admitted to the following:… read more
On January 1st, lane splitting in California became legal. It was a victory for motorcycle advocates all over the country, especially since they hoped that more states would follow California’s example. It has been almost three months since this historic occasion passed, but have any other states legalized lane splitting? Will Legalized Lane Splitting Spread… read more
Numerous consumer complaints claim one of America’s most popular SUVs has a potentially fatal defect. According to more than 450 complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Ford Explorer models between the years of 2011 to 2017 may leak carbon monoxide and exhaust fumes into cabins while people are driving. People injured… read more
Many of the cases that came down from the Colorado Supreme Court and Court of Appeals near the end of 2016 and beginning of 2017 covered language and its interpretation. Whether it’s strapping on skis or trying to figure out whether the death of a plaintiff means the insurance company is off the hook, the… read more
Where were you when you found out Victory Motorcycles was being shut down? How did it feel when you discovered that one of the few American motorcycle manufacturers had finally bitten the dust? Well, if you felt shocked and a little sad, you weren’t alone. Motorcycle fans took to social media to air their feelings… read more
Defective children’s products may cause fatal and nonfatal injuries. Products that include toys, strollers and playground equipment can safety defects. Manufacturers may recall these products after receiving reports of injuries from consumers. A recent example is currently being widely reported on by major media outlets. Little Tikes recently recalled 540,000 of its 2-in-1 Snug’n Secure… read more
Takata has pleaded guilty to hiding a defect with its airbag inflator. An estimated 11 people in the U.S. have been killed by the defect. However, a lawsuit claims five major automakers knew the airbag inflators were dangerous and used them anyway. What do you think should happen to these auto manufacturers?… read more
Racing 156 turns in 12 and a half miles is no simple task. Add the fact that this race starts at over 9,000 feet above sea level, and you might begin wondering how a mere mortal could handle any type of motorsport on Pikes Peak. Yet, racers gather to take on the Race to the… read more
There is a famous line in the movie Fight Club where the narrator describes how his employer, a major auto manufacturer, makes the decision to issue recalls for defective car parts. “Take the number of vehicles in the field, A, multiply by the probable rate of failure, B, multiply by the average out-of-court settlement, C.… read more
