Virtually everyone has heard about distracted driving and how dangerous it can be. However, it is difficult to get entirely accurate statistics on distracted driving because few drivers want to admit to being distracted while behind the wheel. Yet, according to an ERIE Insurance survey, of all those killed in car crashes between 2013 and 2018, at least ten percent were definitely caused…
If you’ve been involved in a Colorado accident, you may wonder who will be responsible for paying your medical bills stemming from your accident injuries. The answer to this question lies squarely on what is known as liability. Liability generally refers to legal responsibility for an accident. Under personal injury laws, establishing liability is crucial to determining who is responsible for financial losses…
The statutes of limitations refer to the window of time after an accident when an individual can file a claim for damages. These statutes vary widely across the United States, from one year, all the way to twelve years in individual states. Generally speaking, if you miss this window of opportunity, you will be barred from obtaining a settlement that would pay for…
We are nearing the new year—2022. New years generally result in a flurry of New Year’s resolutions. We vow to lose weight, get in shape, get organized, and dozens of other resolutions. Have you ever thought of making resolutions that would make you and your family safer in the coming year? Few of us think about this type of resolution, but Kelley Blue…
A hit-and-run accident is a terrifying event. In the moments that follow, you may feel lost and uncertain what to do next. After all, you just got into an accident, but the other driver fled the scene. If you get into a hit-and-run accident in Colorado Springs, the steps you take can help your case and your ability to collect the compensation you…
The holiday season is finally here, and Colorado Springs residents are busy getting ready for the 2021 festivities. This will be an even busier time of year as more families try to reconnect with loved ones. Since last year’s COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on many holiday events, many families are heading out to enjoy parties and gatherings for the first time in…
Establishing fault in a multi-car accident is a complex and exhausting process. The liability for the crash is rarely clear and uncontested. One or more drivers may be at fault, and multiple drivers and passengers may have suffered an injury. Additionally, state laws could reduce or deny your right to compensation. Fortunately, an experienced Colorado Springs car accident attorney can help you navigate…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an estimated 20,160 people died in car accidents across the United States in the first half of 2021. These fatalities mark a five-year high and have many safety officials concerned. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called this “a crisis” and warned that we “should not accept these fatalities as a part of everyday life in America.” …
Let’s face it. There are rude drivers in every single state across the country. However, recently New 99.1 Country radio station in Colorado wanted to know where they could find the rudest drivers in the state. Listeners responded and found out that many of them agreed on some of the rudest places in Colorado. Where are the rudest drivers located? According to listeners,…
Colorado Springs police are growing increasingly concerned about the number of pedestrian fatalities in the community in 2021. So far this year alone, there have been 36 car accident fatalities and of those fatalities, a third involved a pedestrian. Across the country, pedestrian accidents are also on the rise in many cities. In 2019 a pedestrian was killed in a car accident every…
