An unexpected injury can upend your career, your finances, and your family relationships. Fortunately, people in Colorado can get help after they suffer an injury or serious illness. Two of the main options are workers’ compensation and Social Security disability insurance. Both programs offer much-needed financial assistance, but they work very differently. Here’s a closer…
Pedestrian accidents are increasing at an alarming rate in Denver and Colorado in general. The number of pedestrians who have lost their lives in traffic crashes in the city has increased by 50% between 2024 and 2025. Additionally, the state has seen an 88% increase in pedestrian deaths between 2015 and 2025.Bachus & Schanker helps…
Colorado’s seat belt use has increased slowly year over year, but it still lags behind the national average. The NHTSA reported in 2024 that the national seat belt use average was 91.2%, compared to 88.19% in Colorado. Wearing seat belts can help save lives and reduce the risk of severe injuries in car crashes. If…
A recent news article highlighted the connection between population growth and traffic safety in the Denver metro area. After rapid population increases during the 2010s, the 2020s have seen more moderate growth.
However, this slowdown does not necessarily translate into safer streets. Instead, the city has used this time to catch up with much-needed improvements, such as pedestrian countdown signs and lane striping.
What do you do after you are seriously injured due to the actions of another? The situation may feel overwhelming, with bills piling up while you are in recovery. Luckily, the law allows you to take legal action, but that means hiring a lawyer. That is where things can get confusing. There are so many…
Why Location Matters In Personal Injury Cases While Colorado’s guidelines regarding personal injury cases apply statewide, it’s important to recognize that where your personal injury case is filed can have an impact on the outcome of your case. Let’s take a closer look at the key differences in the different jurisdictions our law firm has…
Living in a city that has been listed among the top ten cities with the worst drivers in the U.S. can be concerning. A 2025 ConsumerAffairs report ranked Aurora, Colorado, as the fourth city with the worst drivers. The ConsumerAffairs research team analyzed the latest crash data reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for…
Road rage incidents are on the rise. Over the last decade in the United States, the number of reported road rage incidents grew by 500%. In 2024, in Colorado, the Colorado State Patrol handled more than 30,000 calls related to aggressive driving or road rage, accounting for 56% of the calls they handled. In the U.S., firearms are involved in…
Ignoring traffic signals can lead to car accidents, which can result in severe injuries or wrongful death. To help increase awareness about this issue, National Stop on Red Week is observed annually, the first full week of August. The annual campaign encourages drivers to follow traffic laws and highlights the potential dangers of ignoring traffic signals….
A significant number of accidents that occur in Colorado are caused by a certain form of distraction, be it visual, manual, or cognitive. To reduce distracted driving accidents and fatalities, the government introduced the hands-free law, which took effect on January 1, 2025. This law prohibits drivers from using a mobile device or even holding it…
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