If you’re researching your next vehicle, you’ll quickly learn that many new models are equipped with the best safety features and latest technology to keep drivers safe. Although all vehicles come standard with some safety features, including front airbags, safety belts, anti-lock brake systems (ABS), and other passive safety features, many new models are taking…
Technology 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…
With 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…
Car 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…
Teenage 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…
If 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…
Drowsy 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…
Marijuana 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…
Bachus and Schanker personal injury lawyers discuss the dangerous increase in car accidents and drunk driving over the holiday season.
Bachus and Schanker perform an analysis of 2009 statistics regarding fatalities in Colorado car crashes that involved a DUI. Learn more here.
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