Year: 2021

The spike in bicycle sales in Colorado during the 2020 pandemic lockdown has led to more bicyclists on Denver area roads and more serious bicycle accidents. The Denver Post reported three fatal accidents involving cars and bicyclists in May and July of this year. In Lakewood, a national champion cyclist…

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…

Stunning mountain views and excellent local infrastructure make bicycling a popular Colorado pastime. The League of American Bicyclists consistently ranks Colorado among the ten most bike-friendly states in the U.S. Unfortunately, Colorado is no stranger to serious bicycle accidents. More than a dozen cyclists are killed in Colorado bicycle accidents…

Denver is an active city, and many residents enjoy biking to work and for pleasure. But bicyclists may suffer serious injuries when sharing the road with motor vehicles. Bicycles have few safety features. Riders are often thrown from their vehicles in an impact. Because bike accidents can result in serious…

So, to start this blog off I should let you know my daughter recently turned two. Everything was proceeding along smoothly. She was growing up fast but was still as sweet as she could be!  Her vocabulary was expanding at a rapid pace, she started to recite the ABCs to me, and…

A T-bone accident occurs from a collision in which the front of one vehicle collides with the side of another vehicle. At the moment of collision, the two vehicles are perpendicular and form a “T” shape, giving the accident its name. T-bone crashes often result in severe injuries for those involved….

If you’re confused by the various car insurance options available, you are far from alone. Just trying to comprehend the precise car insurance terms can seem like trying to learn another language. It can feel daunting to try to pick the right policy and understand your options regarding uninsured and…

Are You Ready for Spring Bicycle Rides in Colorado? Spring has sprung, and cyclists throughout Colorado are enjoying the warmer weather. If your bicycle has been sitting in the garage or basement all winter, you’ll want to inspect it to make sure it’s ready to go before hitting the roads,…

Spring Motorcycle Riding in Colorado With the snow melting and ski season ending, now is the time of year when motorcyclists in Colorado start revving up their bikes and getting reacquainted with the open road. With its gorgeous scenery and high mountain passes, Colorado attracts many motorcyclists who want to…

Colorado has a statute dealing with the operation of bicycles and other human-powered vehicles.  It can be found at Colorado Statutes 42-4-1412. To be fully informed about these laws a person must read the statute that can be found, here. Some of the important provisions can be put in laymen’s…