Year: 2021

Bicyclists in Colorado have a legal right to ride on public roads, but they are extremely vulnerable in collisions. Bicycle riders don’t have the protections offered by an automobile, such as airbags, seatbelts and an enclosed passenger compartment. Cyclists face a greater risk of serious injury in a crash with…

Car accidents are sudden, shocking experiences for anyone unfortunate enough to be involved in one – especially innocent passengers. If you were injured as a passenger in a Denver car accident, you may be wondering what to do. Below, The Wilhite Law Firm discusses the factors passengers should consider and…

Denver is an active city, and many residents enjoy biking to work and for pleasure. But bicyclists may suffer serious injuries when sharing the road with motor vehicles. Bicycles have few safety features. Riders are often thrown from their vehicles in an impact. Because bike accidents can result in serious…

So, to start this blog off I should let you know my daughter recently turned two.  Everything was proceeding along smoothly.  She was growing up fast but was still as sweet as she could be!  Her vocabulary was expanding at a rapid pace, she started to recite the ABCs to…

A T-bone accident occurs from a collision in which the front of one vehicle collides with the side of another vehicle. At the moment of collision, the two vehicles are perpendicular and form a “T” shape, giving the accident its name. T-bone crashes often result in severe injuries for those involved….

If you’re confused by the various car insurance options available, you are far from alone. Just trying to comprehend the precise car insurance terms can seem like trying to learn another language. It can feel daunting to try to pick the right policy and understand your options regarding uninsured and…

Are You Ready for Spring Bicycle Rides in Colorado? Spring has sprung, and cyclists throughout Colorado are enjoying the warmer weather. If your bicycle has been sitting in the garage or basement all winter, you’ll want to inspect it to make sure it’s ready to go before hitting the roads,…

Spring Motorcycle Riding in Colorado With the snow melting and ski season ending, now is the time of year when motorcyclists in Colorado start revving up their bikes and getting reacquainted with the open road. With its gorgeous scenery and high mountain passes, Colorado attracts many motorcyclists who want to…

Colorado has a statute dealing with the operation of bicycles and other human-powered vehicles.  It can be found at Colorado Statutes 42-4-1412. To be fully informed about these laws a person must read the statute that can be found, here. Some of the important provisions can be put in laymen’s…

Colorado consistently ranks among the best states in the U.S. for cyclists, and it’s easy to see why. Stellar views, well-maintained trails, and hundreds of annual cycling events make the state especially biker-friendly. If you’re planning to ride your bike in Colorado, you’re expected to know and obey state regulations…

In my book The Power of Principled Inclusion, I discuss the place of our personal principles in shaping both our internal sense of ourselves and our relationship to outer world, being all those we encounters and with whom we interact.  I stress the importance of each of us always being…

  Being a native of the great and flat state of Nebraska (GO BIG RED!) and then moving to the also notoriously flat Kansas, I always looked forward to every summer growing up. Why? Well, because it meant that my family was going to pack into our 1998 Dodge Caravan…