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The mother of a young girl is lucky to be alive after a texting and driving mishap left her impaled on a highway guardrail. The New York Daily News reported that the woman had dropped her daughter off at school in Elizabeth, Colorado, when she sent a “voice text” on her phone. She claims she… read more
On August 3, a speeding motorcycle rider popped a wheelie, ran through a red light and hit a pedestrian crossing the street in Lower Downtown Denver. After the collision, the 28-year-old motorcyclist crashed his bike and grabbed his license plate before fleeing on the back of a friend’s motorcycle. The 23-year-old victim suffered a fractured… read more
A Garden City man is in jail awaiting trial after witnesses claim he used his riding lawnmower to barhop on a busy street. On Tuesday, July 29, police started receiving calls from concerned drivers about a lawnmower driving the wrong way down Eighth Street. Police later discovered that the man operating the heavy machinery had… read more
In 2009, Colorado became one of the first states to allow the commercialization of medical marijuana, and in 2013, the state approved recreational use for the first time in history. Most people believe that legalization will benefit the state’s economy and medical community, but some are afraid that fewer restrictions will lead to more impaired… read more
A commercial truck driver is facing vehicular homicide charges for his role in the death of a 22-year-old Wisconsin woman. In May 2012, the 50-year-old truck driver slammed into the back of a student teacher as she waited to turn into her school’s parking lot. The impact forced her car into an intersection where she… read more
Our nation goes to incredible lengths to warn the public about the dangers of drunk driving, but “drugged driving” is rarely mentioned. The fact is, drugged driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents nationwide. Drugs can alter perception, cognition, attention and reaction time, making the driver incredibly dangerous on the road. Even… read more
In any civil case, the statute of limitations is your deadline for filing a personal injury lawsuit. The time limit varies depending on the circumstances, but the clock usually starts running the day you are injured. If you file your lawsuit too late, it will almost certainly be dismissed. Can I File My Case After… read more
Pedestrians walking along busy streets are the slowest and least protected bodies on the road. Speeding may seem like a relatively victimless crime, but faster speeds lead to more serious accidents. In a pedestrian collision, the driver’s speed could mean the difference between life and death. At 20 mph, pedestrians have a 95 percent chance… read more
Every driver on the road has a “duty of reasonable care” to other motorists, meaning that drivers have to drive responsibly to avoid causing harm or injury. A huge part of this responsibility is being aware of others on the road, especially vulnerable parties like motorcyclists, pedestrians and bicycle riders. Cars turning left are more… read more
Pedestrians walking alongside busy roads are more vulnerable to injury and death than all motorists combined. Studies show that pedestrians fare better on sidewalks and clearly designated crosswalks, but drivers have to be able to read warning signals. Pedestrians can be seriously injured or even killed if drivers have trouble deciphering traffic cues. Pedestrian crossings… read more
