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….
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…
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….
In Colorado, most personal injury claims hinge on the legal concept of negligence: that someone acted carelessly or failed to behave responsibly given the circumstances, injuring someone else as a result. For example, maybe a motorist failed to activate their turn signal before changing lanes or a clerk forgot to…
Some Colorado Springs Intersections Rank High in Crashes and Injuries A traffic accident can happen anywhere. But certain intersections in Colorado Springs have large clusters of car and truck crashes, making the road crossings infamous among local drivers. A near record 34 people died in crashes in Colorado Springs in…
You are traveling in a company vehicle on I-25 through Colorado Springs. You are obeying the speed limit and using appropriate caution while operating the vehicle. Suddenly, another driver rear-ends your car. Are you responsible for contributing to the repair costs after a car accident in a work vehicle? What…
Most of us are familiar with public awareness campaigns warning about the dangers of cellphones and texting when behind the wheel. To prevent texting and driving and the serious automobile accidents that can occur as a result, Colorado laws prohibit drivers from engaging in this type of dangerous conduct. Unfortunately,…
When your teenager gets his or her driver’s license, it is important to be sure that your young driver is well prepared to avoid a teen car accident. Understanding the risks associated with teen driving is the first step to preventing car crashes. According to a fact sheet from the…
How much does it cost to hire a personal injury attorney? How do lawyer fees work? After a car accident, you have enough to worry about – medical treatment for your injuries, bills, getting to work, insurance adjusters. Seeking legal advice is always a good idea but before you hire…
