Distracted Driving
Thousands of crashes occur each year because of distracted driving. Texting and driving statistics show just how serious this problem is. Even though most people know that they shouldn’t, as many as 80% of people admit to cell phone use while they drive. Our Colorado car accident attorneys explain texting and driving statistics. Texting and…
Read MoreTechnology has given us things like live navigation and a range of driver-assist features in modern vehicles. Today, it’s easier than ever before to use devices when we travel. However, with modern technology comes the problem of distracted driving. The dangers of distracted driving are well known. Unfortunately, distracted driving is a leading cause of…
Read MoreThe dangers of distracted driving are well-known. We all know that talking on the phone and texting while driving increases the risk of a crash. So why do people do it? What are some types of distracted driving? What are some distracted driving statistics? What are your rights if a distracted driver injures you? Here’s…
Read MoreWith an average of 40 distracted driving crashes occurring each day in Colorado last year, and 67 of those resulting in deaths, now is a great time to remember that distractions and driving don’t mix. One of the biggest distractions while driving? Cell phones. Seeing as teenagers are growing up with their phones glued to…
Read MoreCar crashes are the number one killer of teens. In 2015 there were 3,327 teen motor vehicle deaths—more than homicide and suicide combined. With the summer months fast approaching, school will be out and teenagers will be in their cars and on the road again. The days between Memorial Day and back to school are…
Read MoreTeenage drivers on icy roads can be a scary thought, especially for parents. Colorado teen auto accidents happen year-round, but ice and slick conditions make fender benders even more likely. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), drivers under the age of 65 make up the largest number of road fatalities in Colorado—more than…
Read MoreIf you’re a licensed driver, you may have heard of the term defensive driving. An important way to stay safe on the roads is by using defensive driving practices. Of course, to put those techniques into practice, you need to know what they are. Here are nine defensive driving techniques to avoid an accident from…
Read MoreDrowsy driving is a serious problem in Colorado and throughout the United States. In fact, 1 in 25 drivers admits to falling asleep at the wheel [1]. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration attributes 72,000 motor vehicle crashes each year to drowsy drivers. Many of these crashes result in injuries and even deaths. So what…
Read MoreMarijuana is legal in the State of Colorado. In 2013, Colorado adopted its 64th state amendment, legalizing the medicinal, industrial, and recreational use of marijuana. You may lawfully use marijuana for medical or recreational purposes. In the years since legalization, how has marijuana affected Colorado DUI laws? Here’s what you need to know from skilled Denver…
Read MoreDistracted driving due to cellphone use is reaching troubling levels, despite more states banning texting by drivers, Colorado among them. According to the latest figures from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2014, 32,675 Americans died in traffic crashes, and in 94 percent of these crashes, the driver was the cause of…
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