New Accident Tech Inspired by Woman Trapped in Car for 6 Days
The story of a Brighton, Colorado woman who survived a car crash from four years ago is helping to improve safety of motor vehicles. The story is being taken by Colorado and put to good use in an effort to make the roads of the state safer for all drivers. The story of her horrific […]
Why you need uninsured motorist coverage
When you get behind the wheel to go to work or school, you are in more danger of being involved in an accident than any other time of the day. Driving is a dangerous activity that takes the lives of thousands of people across Colorado every year. All drivers are required to have insurance if […]
Reviewing the Colorado teen driving restrictions
If you have a teenager living in your household, you likely have been hearing nonstop about driving and getting a car. Your teen is legitimately excited to start a new part of their life. You, on the other hand, are probably wrought with fear and stress. Parents of teen drivers have trouble sleeping, worrying about […]
Colorado aiming to reduce pedestrian-car accidents
Colorado has been experiencing an increase in pedestrian-car accidents across the state, which has forced groups and leaders to take aim at reducing those incidents. According to authorities, the number of fatal car accidents involving pedestrians has almost doubled in over the past decade across Colorado. Because of the spike, authorities have released campaigns aimed […]
Cyclists: At risk in an increasing number of situations
As a cyclist, one of the things that bothers you most is that drivers don’t seem to watch out for you on the roads. Even when you’re obviously using the lane, it can be hard to avoid drivers who think they have the right of way and don’t need to give you enough space. If […]
Self-driving semis: A possibility for the future
It’s not yet possible, but in the future, the reality could be that self-driving semitrucks could be on the roads. Is that something the world is really ready for? Some aren’t so sure. Self-driving cars have a real potential to save lives. Computers can calculate probability in different situations, knowing what to do and how […]
100 deadly days are almost here
If you have a teen, the fact that the summer is approaching may not be thrilling to you. You know your teen just learned to drive and that he or she will want to go out and do more alone or with friends this summer. Independence is a part of growing up, but it’s a […]
Can you file a claim for delayed pain?
If you were recently in a car accident and decided not to go to the hospital, you may be one of many who later discovered that you had pain and soreness that you didn’t feel at the time. Delayed symptoms of injuries aren’t uncommon in car crashes, because the adrenaline your body releases makes it […]
Marijuana-related fatalities on the rise in Colorado
Colorado has made marijuana legal over the course of the last several years, but with a rise in auto deaths with marijuana as a factor, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) wants to know more about what people think about driving while using the drug. CDOT is surveying thousands in an attempt to understand public […]
Car and cycle crashes can cause traumatic brain injury
Whether you are driving or cycling through Colorado’s spectacular mountain scenery, a vehicle crash can quickly turn your joy into horror and pain. No matter how careful you are and how defensively you drive and/or cycle, other drivers are not always as careful as you are. If you are unfortunate enough to be hit by […]