There’s a new touring company in Denver, and it claims to be the first tour company of its kind in the entire country. City on the Side is offering people a chance to tour Denver and parts of Colorado from the vantage of a sidecar. But will its services interest motorcycle tourists, or is it… read more
After a car ran a red light and crashed into a mother and her two children, everyone is expected to live. However, this crash could have easily been far worse, and it has members of the Highland community in Denver thinking. Is there anything authorities can do to make this dangerous Denver intersection safer? How… read more
Last year was a tough year for traffic fatalities all across Colorado. At least 605 people died on roadways in our state, but did you know that 61 of those deaths happened in Denver? This shocking number has city officials scrambling, and the mayor is ready to take measures to bring this number down to… read more
Road debris is a serious safety threat found on highways and interstates throughout the country. Furniture, old tires, car parts, electronics and other objects routinely cause car accidents. In fact, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety claims more than 200,000 accidents were caused by road debris between 2011 and 2014. More than 39,000 people suffered… read more
In the mid-1950s, Robert F. Borkenstein invented the breathalyzer, a tool that became used by law enforcement across the country to measure the blood alcohol content (BAC) of motorists. If motorists are pulled over and they test above a certain threshold while using the breathalyzer, they face arrest. The breathalyzer became an important asset in… 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
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
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
If you are taking time off in the next few weeks for a road trip, it is important to create a checklist beforehand. Not all vehicles are safe for long-distance travel. In some cases, vehicles may have worn or unsafe equipment that can lead to a motor vehicle crash. The following checklist might help avoid… read more
It is common practice to share information with other drivers after a car accident. However, many people make the mistake of providing too much information. According to the Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI), you may be putting yourself at risk for identity theft by giving away too many personal details to other drivers. You only… read more
