When driving around trucks, you should always be able to see the driver’s face in the mirror. If you can’t, you are in the truck’s blind spot and must maintain a wide berth and slow down or speed up to remain visible. Trucks are vital for moving goods and supplies…
Every day in Colorado, people are struck and injured in pedestrian accidents while walking along the road and crossing intersections. Accidents are often caused by distracted drivers and drivers who do not keep a lookout for people on foot. Many pedestrian accidents occur at night, and they happen more often…
Bicyclists in Colorado have a legal right to ride on public roads, but they are extremely vulnerable in collisions. Bicycle riders don’t have the protections offered by an automobile, such as airbags, seatbelts, and an enclosed passenger compartment. Cyclists face a greater risk of serious injury in a crash with…
Where do most car accidents happen in Colorado? In reality, car accidents happen anywhere. Unfortunately, a significant number of these car crashes occur at intersections. These locations are hazardous because they involve crossing two or more traffic lanes. A moment of distraction or a small mistake can lead to disastrous…
Traffic laws, including the “right on red rule,” vary among jurisdictions. In Texas, drivers can legally turn right at a red light. However, before they turn, they must stop and yield the right of way to other drivers and pedestrians. In most places in Texas, traffic law allows drivers to…
As a parent, you would do anything to protect your child. However, after a car accident, in the hustle and bustle of managing your personal injury claim and coping with your injuries, it can be easy to overlook your child’s car seat. Is it important to replace a car seat…
If you were recently injured in an accident someone else caused, that person may owe compensation for what you have suffered. You may seek reimbursement for your medical bills, lost income, and property damage; you may even be aware of pain and suffering and other non-economic losses. But are you…
No official statewide minimum speed limit applies to all roads in Texas. However, some roads, like highways, may have posted minimum speed limits, which drivers must follow. Additionally, state law requires drivers to maintain a speed appropriate for the conditions. If you were injured in an accident involving a driver…
Living in Denver sometimes means sharing the road with pets, livestock, and wild animals. From deer darting across highways to cattle wandering through unfenced areas, animal encounters create real risks for drivers. Understanding your rights and responsibilities after an animal-related crash, however, can make a significant difference in your recovery….
In a personal injury case, an injured plaintiff must prove the defendant’s actions actually and proximately caused the plaintiff’s harm. A party’s actions can proximately cause an injury when the actions represent a natural sequence of events, uninterrupted by any other intervening cause. Still, the injury would not have occurred…
