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Colorado experienced a 24% increase in the number of driving fatalities from 2014-2016. While some of the fatalities can be linked to a growing state population, nationally, fatalities have grown 8% over the same time frame for car drivers and motorcyclists. This year, The Colorado Department of Transportation donated $3.5 million to different non-profit and… read more
There are many different kinds of car insurance, so how do you know which one is right for you? First, you want to figure out what your budget is. Afterwards, you can move onto how much coverage you would like to have on the road. Some people may barely use their cars, while others may… read more
According to car accident statistics at the Department of Transportation, for every minute saved by speeding, 2.5 minutes of human life are lost in speeding-related accidents. There are almost as many speeding related deaths as alcohol related deaths on the road. In all auto accidents, the most important part in determining liability for damages is… read more
Motor vehicle accidents cause injuries with acute symptoms, such as broken bones or lacerations. Other types of injuries may have delayed symptoms that can take days or weeks to materialize. During this time, it is not uncommon for people to discuss their lack of injury with insurance adjusters. Once survivors begin to feel delayed injury… read more
The Supreme Court has rejected General Motors Company’s (GM) that it is not liable for some of the personal injury and wrongful death claims over its faulty ignition switch. GM had previously argued that it was not liable for lawsuits filed before its Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2009. Last year, the Second Circuit Court of… read more
More than 53.2 million vehicles were under recall in the United States during 2016 – more than any in our nation’s history. Auto defects like Takata’s airbag inflators have significantly contributed to this high number. It is common knowledge that these defects may cause death or catastrophic injuries. However, some people with recalled vehicles do not… read more
One of Uber’s driverless vehicles was recently involved in a car accident in Tempe, Arizona. The accident happened after a driver took a left turn in front of the vehicle. Uber responded to the crash by temporarily taking its driverless cars off the road. While this accident was most likely caused by a human driver,… read more
It is a matter of vital importance to ensure your safety if you enjoy cycling as a hobby or method of transportation. While it is up to motorists to exercise caution, there are also habits cyclists can adopt to reduce the chances of being injured in a bicycle accident. Now is the perfect time to… read more
There have been multiple instances over the past year where consumer electronics have randomly burst into flames. For example, a pair of headphones caught fire on a flight from Beijing to Melbourne. The passenger suffered burns to her face. Last month, two children died in house fires sparked by hoverboards. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)… read more
Fatal traffic accidents have increased in Colorado over the last two years. Officials with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) suspect texting and driving is a main culprit behind the increase. However, we cannot know how many crashes in Colorado are caused by distracted driving. There are other methods for determining how many Colorado motorists… read more
