Colorado Springs has been pummeled this year with extra snow and harsh winter weather. Normally at this time of year, Colorado Springs would have seen an average of 23.6 inches of snow. As of the end of February, however, Colorado Springs had already seen 38.2 inches of snow – and increase of 50% from the yearly average. In fact, Colorado Springs is ahead…
In 2011, there were more than 8 million people riding motorcycles and two-wheel scooters in the United States. More motorcyclists are hitting the road than ever before, and that number shows no signs of decreasing. Motorcycling is a great hobby and a wonderful and economical way to commute. As more car drivers switch to a life on two-wheels, however, motorcycle accidents are also increasing….
The NTSB will tackle commercial trucking safety in 2015. Why? For one reason, trucking accident fatalities actually increased in 2013, despite the fact that motor vehicle fatalities decreased by 3% during the same time. On their agenda includes active safety systems, underride guard improvements, and reducing distracted driving. Who is the NTSB? The NTSB is a federal agency that is charged by Congress…
According to data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the overall traffic deaths in the United States fell by 3% in 2013. Overall, 32,719 people died in traffic collisions in 2013 – down from 33,782 in 2012. In particular, deaths by drunk and distracted drivers fell. Why were our roadways safer? It seems that there were three main factors associated with…
Every year, nearly 8.5 million motorcycles ride on our nations roads and for good reason. Motorcycling is a thrilling way to commute and a great pastime that is enjoyed by teenagers and baby boomers alike. Yet motorcycling is inherently dangerous. In 2013, nearly 5,000 people died in motorcycle crashes. While this was a 6.4% decrease from 2012, there is still more work to…
Sometimes when people are involved in low impact car accidents, they believe they are uninjured because their injuries are not visible or they don’t immediately feel pain. However, even if your vehicle sustains little or no damage and you don’t have any apparent injuries, the same post-accident protocol should be followed. Following proper accident protocol will ensure that you are prepared to file…
Divorce attorneys have been cautioning their clients for years to watch what they post on Facebook. Those posts are commonly used in court by the person’s ex to obtain a better settlement or even sole custody of the children. Now Facebook is being used in personal injury lawsuits as well. Just a few short months ago, the American Bar Association decided that lawyers…
