Category: Auto Accidents

Motor vehicle accidents such as car crashes and motorcycle wrecks are among the most common type of personal injury accidents, leading to thousands of injuries and deaths each year. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 37,000 people died on our nation’s roads in…

Leaders in Colorado and in Denver have proposed an ambitious plan to reduce the number of traffic-related deaths in the state to zero by 2030. The initiative, “Moving Towards Zero Deaths” aims to launch a new era of transportation safety through redesigned streets, better data collection, and effective prevention programs….

Spinal injuries involve damage to the spinal cord or the vertebrae, disks, or ligaments of the spinal column. The spinal cord is a nerve bundle that transports signals between the brain and the rest of the body. When trauma damages the spinal cord, nerve impulses will no longer be able…

If you have back pain or a stiff neck after a car accident, you should not ignore it and assume the pain will go away. Make an appointment with a doctor and receive a medical evaluation as soon as possible. Inform the doctor that you were in a car crash….

The Governor’s Highway Safety Administration reports that there were over 4,700 motorcycle accident fatalities in 2009, noting the first time in 12 years that the number of fatalities has declined. In Colorado, the number of deaths decreased as well, down over 10 percent from the 2008 high of 98. A…

Every day in Colorado, people are struck and injured in pedestrian accidents while walking along the road and crossing intersections. The accidents are often caused by distracted drivers and drivers who are not keeping a lookout for people on foot. Many pedestrian accidents occur at night and they happen more…

If you have been injured in an accident in Colorado, your thoughts after receiving medical care are likely to turn to whether insurance will pay for your medical bills and other losses. But to obtain a settlement, you’ll need to be able to show who is at fault for the…

Many of the common injuries from car accidents don’t show up right away. For this reason, after you have been involved in a motor vehicle collision in Colorado, it is extremely urgent that you get medical care as soon as possible. Delaying medical care can lead to even more pain…

Almost everyone eventually gets into a car accident. Over a typical driving lifetime, you can actually expect to be in at least three or four crashes, according to one insurance industry estimate*. Most of these accidents are relatively minor ones. A “fender bender,” for instance, typically results in no injuries…

Do insurance companies spy on auto accident claimants? In some cases, they do, especially when they face the risk of paying a large settlement. You should seek the advice of your car accident lawyer and behave as if the insurance company is watching you. Insurance companies often spy on insurance…

When you first tell someone what happened, whether it be a police officer, your significant other, a friend, an insurance agent or your lawyer, there are two things you need to do: 1. Be honest but also be careful how you tell your story. So what do I mean by…

It is essential to seek the advice and representation of a knowledgeable attorney immediately after a motor vehicle collision in order to protect your short and long term interests. Suffering injury and other damages at the hands of a negligent party is an unfortunate situation that necessitates immediate counsel from…