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Demonic-looking clowns have been sighted across the nation, prompting concerns for parents and law enforcement. Will evil clowns become a safety threat to trick-or-treaters this Halloween? What can parents do to protect their children?… read more
A recent article published by the Denver Post has some alarming news if you recently bought a used car in Colorado. According to the article, which uses statistics gathered by AutoNation, roughly 31 per 100,000 used cars sold in Colorado are under recall for vehicle defects or other reasons. This is the second highest rate… read more
If you have ever been in a car, chances are you have seen another motorist drive in the passing lane. This is not only rude and highly annoying for other drivers, but it can also cause auto accidents. Depending on what state drivers are passing through, this practice may also be illegal. Driving in the… read more
Millions of American consumers are driving vehicles with recalled auto parts. Some of these auto parts have extremely dangerous defects, such as Takata airbags. Recall notices do not always reach consumers. Estimates from the Government Accountability Office in the years between 2000 and 2008 suggest only 55 to 75 percent of vehicle owners respond to… read more
It has finally happened. Researchers have connected distracted driving and Pokémon Go, the popular augmented reality app where people are encouraged to collect hundreds of Pokémon. According to San Diego State University (SDSU) researchers, Pokémon Go is responsible for 10,000 reports of distracted driving every day. Researchers used data gathered from Twitter, in which Pokémon… read more
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are considering a rule that would make speed-limiting devices on many commercial vehicles mandatory. If the rule passes, it could reduce commercial vehicle accidents caused by speeding. At the moment, the FMCSA and NHTSA are considering speed limits of 60, 65… read more
The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smart phone is exploding onto the market – literally. More than two dozen reports of explosions and fires caused by faulty batteries have forced Samsung to issue a global recall for the phones. Last week, a St. Petersburg, Florida resident left his Galaxy Note 7 charging in the car while… read more
One of the worst situations that can befall a worker is being injured in an accident. Do injured workers have options to sue their employers for workplace accidents? Most employers use workers’ compensation, meaning that unless the injuries were caused by an intentional act, workers would not have grounds to file a lawsuit. However, there… read more
Takata’s airbag inflator recall is the largest in U.S. history. It is also a perfect example of why it is important to check for recalls. People have been injured or killed in minor car accidents while driving vehicles using Takata airbags. It’s not worth the risk to ignore this recall, especially when fixing recalled vehicles… read more
A slip and fall accident can occur during a trip to the supermarket, while eating at a restaurant or shopping. Brain injuries or broken bones are both possible outcomes. Let’s say an injured patron decides to sue. How could the outcome vary based on the circumstances? Colorado law uses a modified comparative fault rule for… read more
