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There was a recent public debate over whether the Colorado General Assembly should pass Senate Bill 93 (SB 93). The bill would have allowed cyclists to roll through stop signs at a reasonable speed while yielding to vehicles and pedestrians. Cyclists could also treat red lights like stop signs. Proponents and opponents of the legislation… read more
Medical records are an extremely important part of any personal injury case because they help assess the amount of damages plaintiffs may receive. However, pulling records for these cases, was until recently, a time-consuming and expensive process. Much to the displeasure of attorneys and their clients, it could take several months and cost thousands of… read more
Football is commonly associated with sports-related concussions. However, it may be time for football to stop hogging the attention. Soccer also poses a concussion risk. New research published in medical journal Neurology claims soccer players who head the ball have a threefold risk of suffering concussions. The study analyzed 222 amateur soccer players who participated… read more
Officials with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) recently announced some alarming news. According to CDOT, 2016 was the deadliest year on state roads in the last 15 years. Statistics released by the organization show more than 600 people died in a combination of bicycle, motorcycle, auto and pedestrian crashes. What makes this news even… read more
The story of 21-year-old Kristopher Boesen is one familiar to thousands of other people across the US. Last year, Kristopher was driving when his vehicle skidded off a wet road, hit a tree and crashed into a telephone pole. At the hospital, doctors informed Kristopher’s parents that he would be paralyzed from the neck down,… read more
Uber has hired a former NASA engineer to work on Uber Elevate, its flying car project. The project will attempt to spur development and competition needed to create flying car technology. If Uber Elevate is a success, we can look forward to using electric vehicles that vertically take off and land within the next few… read more
Today’s blog should provide you with the incentive to check for car recalls while shopping for a used vehicle. Last year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) gave dealers greater leeway to advertise used vehicles as certified even if they were under recall. Certified pre-owned is a label that means used cars have been inspected, refurbished… read more
It is a matter of vital importance for car shoppers and owners to understand how modern vehicle safety features work. Safety features can save lives and prevent auto accidents. Automatic braking, pedestrian detection systems, adaptive cruise control and blind spot monitoring are a few examples. Unfortunately, many car salespeople and vehicle owners do not know… read more
Intersections are dangerous places for motorists. However, some intersections are truly horrific and are more likely to cause car accidents. TIME located the most dangerous intersection in the country by scouring data published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Pennsylvania road discussed by TIME has many of the common characteristics associated with dangerous… read more
If you are looking for something to watch before the Super Bowl, you may want to check out the Puppy Bowl. Yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like. Instead of football players, the Super Bowl is recreated with adorable puppies. The great thing about the Puppy Bowl, is that these are all rescue animals. Many… read more
