Car accidents are a leading cause of herniated discs, which can lead to severe pain and disability. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were more than 6 million car accidents in the United States in 2017 alone. Of those 6 million accidents, it’s estimated that a significant percentage resulted in at least one person sustaining a herniated disc. While…
One of the most common questions we hear from clients is, “Will my insurance rates go up after a car accident?” In the aftermath of a crash, it is natural to want to know how much this will cost you and your family. Even if you are not to blame for the accident, you might find that your insurance rates rise. What can…
If you ride a motorcycle, you already know the risks. Motorcycles lack the safety features and protections of larger vehicles. As such, motorcyclists often suffer serious and life-changing injuries, even in low-speed crashes. While a motorcycle accident can cause a variety of injuries, some are more common than others. The Centers for Disease Control studied cases of 1 million motorcyclists who had been…
Truck driver fatigue is a serious safety concern on our nation’s roads. To combat truck driver fatigue, truck drivers are allowed to drive for a maximum of 11 hours per day and must take a mandatory 30-minute break after 8 hours of driving. The FMCSA sets and enforces these rules and regulations, and truck drivers are obligated to follow them. Unfortunately, this does…
If you are looking to purchase a motorcycle in the upcoming year, you might be wondering if are motorcycles is really worth the risk? This is a personal choice that should not be made lightly. After all, motorcyclists often suffer serious injuries when an accident does occur. These injuries can be life-threatening, and many are life-changing. Before you buy a motorcycle, consider the…
April is officially Distracted Driving Awareness Month. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), our roads are more dangerous than they’ve ever been thanks to increasing distractions. On a typical day, hundreds of drivers and passengers are injured in distracted driving accidents across the country. In addition, at least eight people a day lose their lives in these accidents. Sadly, these accidents could…
After a car accident, some people may develop a condition known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Unfortunately, this is more common than many people realize. In fact, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 40 percent of all motor vehicle accident survivors will suffer from some form of PTSD. When you consider that there are six million accidents in the United…
State Highway 21 is also known as Powers Boulevard. It is an expressway that is essentially the eastern bypass of Colorado Springs. It stretches from SH 16 in Fountain to Interquest Parkway/SH 83 north of Colorado Springs. Unfortunately, State Highway 21 is often crowded and backed up with vehicles during peak commuting times. This typically leads to serious and sometimes fatal car accidents. …
A hit-and-run accident in Colorado is when someone hits another vehicle, person, or animal with their car, drives away without stopping to lend aid, and then leaves the scene of an accident. Hit-and-run accidents in Colorado are illegal. If you are involved in an accident on the road (whether as driver or pedestrian) but another person leaves the scene quickly — you may…
Did you know that more than 9 percent of all teen drivers admit to driving while high? Yet, teens are not the only ones who drive under the influence of drugs. In 2016, almost 12 million people drove a vehicle under the influence of drugs. These drivers cause serious and fatal accidents. In fact, according to the CDC, 16 percent of all motor…
