# vm.your-new-website.com


## Posts

- [Ignoring the basics of safe driving has serious consequences](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2017/09/ignoring-the-basics-of-safe-driving-has-serious-consequences/): Many drivers are behind the wheel every single day, whether it’s for an hour-long commute to work or a quick trip to the grocery store.
- [Cyclists and drivers have a responsibility toward each other](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2017/09/cyclists-and-drivers-have-a-responsibility-toward-each-other/): Bicyclists and motorists share the same rights within Colorado. That means they also have the same responsibilities when it comes to avoiding collisions.
- [A 36-year-old Fort Collins motorcyclist dies in a fatal car crash](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2017/09/a-36-year-old-fort-collins-motorcyclist-dies-in-a-fatal-car-crash/): A Fort Collins, Colorado, man was struck and killed while riding his motorcycle in the northern portion of Loveland in the late afternoon on Saturday, Sept.
- [Too many Coloradans driving under the influence of pot](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2017/09/too-many-coloradans-driving-under-the-influence-of-pot/): The Colorado State Patrol reports that in the first quarter of this year, arrests for marijuana DUI decreased by about one-third from the number in the same period in 2016.
- [Are cell phone users the most dangerous people on the road?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2017/09/are-cell-phone-users-the-most-dangerous-people-on-the-road/): There are plenty of hazards out on the roads. Drinking and driving often comes to mind, and is certainly dangerous behavior.
- [How to stay safe while biking on city streets](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2017/08/how-to-stay-safe-while-biking-on-city-streets/): More people than ever before are using their bikes to commute to work.
- [Is road or trail biking more dangerous?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2017/08/is-road-or-trail-biking-more-dangerous/): Some bikers stick to the road. Some bikers stick to the trails. Many, however, bike to work during the week and hit the trails on the weekend.
- [Understand the risks you face with severe road rash](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2019/09/understand-the-risks-you-face-with-severe-road-rash/): Auto accidents can produce any number of serious injuries. They’re likely to be particularly bad if the accident involves a cyclist or pedestrian.
- [Does a traumatic brain injury call for surgery?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2019/09/does-a-traumatic-brain-injury-call-for-surgery/): There is no one-size-fits-all treatment plan for a traumatic brain injury, as no two people are faced with identical circumstances.
- [Basic rules for biking to school all children should know](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2019/08/basic-rules-for-biking-to-school-all-children-should-know/): Children who bicycle to and from school need to know proper bus safety protocol.
- [Don’t be invisible: Tips for cyclists](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2019/08/dont-be-invisible-tips-for-cyclists/): During a training ride, a cyclist was riding down the road, in the bike lane. He was following the traffic laws.
- [Safe driving in work zones during the busy summer and fall months](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2019/07/safe-driving-in-work-zones-during-the-busy-summer-and-fall-months/): The summer and fall months typically bring high levels of traffic to highways across the country.
- [How to prevent a rear-end accident when bicycling](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2019/07/how-to-prevent-a-rear-end-accident-when-bicycling/): When riding your bicycle, it’s imperative to keep your safety and well-being in mind at all times.
- [6 Issues that cause pedestrian accidents](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2019/06/6-issues-that-cause-pedestrian-accidents/): You could be part of a pedestrian-car accident in the future. But, knowing the top causes of these accidents can help you avoid trouble.
- [Are you familiar with the top causes of car-truck accidents?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2019/06/are-you-familiar-with-the-top-causes-of-car-truck-accidents/): It doesn’t matter where you’re traveling in the state of Colorado, you can expect to spend a good amount of time sharing the road with commercial trucks.
- [Ride To Work Day raises awareness of two-wheeled commuters](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2019/05/ride-to-work-day-raises-awareness-of-two-wheeled-commuters/): This June 17 marks the 28th Annual International Motorcycle and Scooter Ride to Work Day.
- [How can bicycle lanes become truly safe from cars?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2019/05/how-can-bicycle-lanes-become-truly-safe-from-cars/): Boulder County residents who bike on their commute or just in their free time know the stress that the bike lane causes.
- [Stay safe with these rush hour driving safety tips](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2019/05/stay-safe-with-these-rush-hour-driving-safety-tips/): Even with many years of experience, driving in rush hour traffic is always a challenge.
- [4 safety tips every bicycle commuter can follow](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2019/05/4-safety-tips-every-bicycle-commuter-can-follow/): If you commute on your bicycle, such as to and from school or work, you understand the many benefits.
- [VanMeveren’s new book urges you to document your accident](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2019/04/vanmeverens-new-book-urges-you-to-document-your-accident/): It sometimes feels as if videos of every joy and mishap on Earth are both available and unavoidable. “Pictures or it didn’t happen,” the internet likes to say.
- [When can you sue a ski resort for an injury?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/11/when-can-you-sue-a-ski-resort-for-an-injury/): If you’re going to be spending time on the ski slopes over the holidays, you hope that you and your family will return home without any broken bones or more severe injuries.
- [Truckers abusing drugs and alcohol at alarming rates](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/11/truckers-abusing-drugs-and-alcohol-at-alarming-rates/): Colorado’s mountain roads and unpredictable weather patterns can make driving difficult for anyone, but the drivers of heavy commercial trucks have an especially difficult job on their hands.
- [Brain injury treatment changing for kids](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/11/brain-injury-treatment-changing-for-kids/): There are new guidelines in place to help better diagnose children with brain injuries, according to a Nov. 8 report.
- [More bicyclists are dying on our roadways than ever](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/11/more-bicyclists-are-dying-on-our-roadways-than-ever/): One might expect that with improvements in road safety across the nation and improved bike helmet use bicyclist deaths would have decreased compared to 12 years ago.
- [How to defend against ”dooring accidents” as a bicyclist](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/11/how-to-defend-against-dooring-accidents-as-a-bicyclist/): Dooring accidents happen when a passenger or driver in a parked automobile opens his or her door without looking to see if the way is clear.
- [Are you following these 3 car accident avoidance strategies?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/10/are-you-following-these-3-car-accident-avoidance-strategies/): Imagine that you’re driving your children to school one morning. You’re late, stressed and the last thing on your mind is the need to drive safely.
- [How often are work zones a factor in car accidents?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/10/how-often-are-work-zones-a-factor-in-car-accidents/): Colorado’s population continues to undergo explosive growth, and with an influx of new residents comes an increase in road construction to accommodate them.
- [Fort Collins drivers — watch out for trick-or-treaters](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/10/fort-collins-drivers-watch-out-for-trick-or-treaters/): If you’re a Fort Collins parent, chances are good that your kids are all caught up in the Halloween hype.
- [Helmets make everyone take more risks](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/10/helmets-make-everyone-take-more-risks/): A bike helmet is a critical piece of safety equipment, and it can protect you in an accident. It can lower the odds of a serious head injury.
- [What Colorado drivers need to know about Codes 15 and 16](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/10/what-colorado-drivers-need-to-know-about-codes-15-and-16/): Colorado has some of the most stunning mountains in the world. During the winter, those mountains can make for treacherous driving.
- [Has legalized marijuana led to more deadly accidents?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/09/has-legalized-marijuana-led-to-more-deadly-accidents/): Colorado legalized marijuana, allowing for a regulated industry in which people can buy small amounts for recreational purposes.
- [Lack of seatbelts and distraction are a deadly combo](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/09/lack-of-seatbelts-and-distraction-are-a-deadly-combo/): Driving is a part of everyday life for most people in Colorado.
- [University professor dies in collision with tanker truck](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/09/university-professor-dies-in-collision-with-tanker-truck/): There is no doubt that an accident between a vehicle and a bicyclist is devastating for the cyclist.
- [Could this dangerous intersection be a risk for crashes?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/09/could-this-dangerous-intersection-be-a-risk-for-crashes/): Some places on the road are more likely than others to see an accident.
- [Should you let your teenager play football?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/09/should-you-let-your-teenager-play-football/): The residents of Colorado are, largely, football fans.
- [Your role caring for a loved one with spinal cord injury](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/08/your-role-caring-for-a-loved-one-with-spinal-cord-injury/): When you have a loved one who has suffered a spinal cord injury, you will undoubtedly struggle with offering care.
- [New Accident Tech Inspired by Woman Trapped in Car for 6 Days](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/08/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.
- [Colorado Springs: Deadliest year ever for car accidents](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/08/colorado-springs-deadliest-year-ever-for-car-accidents/): Located just a couple hours south of Fort Collins lies the city of Colorado Springs.
- [A look at statistics regarding fatal bicycle accidents](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/08/a-look-at-statistics-regarding-fatal-bicycle-accidents/): Bicycles have long been a popular mode of transportation in cities throughout Colorado.
- [Why you need uninsured motorist coverage](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/08/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.
- [How to care for a family member with a traumatic brain injury](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/08/how-to-care-for-a-family-member-with-a-traumatic-brain-injury/): Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), are devastating for both the victim and the family. These injuries can change a person’s life in a matter of moments.
- [Electronic logging devices can reduce truck’s liability](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/07/electronic-logging-devices-can-reduce-trucks-liability/): Electronic logging devices have become increasingly common in recent years.
- [The Colorado bicycle and pedestrian program](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/07/the-colorado-bicycle-and-pedestrian-program/): Two of the best ways to enjoy all that beautiful Colorado has to offer is through biking or walking.
- [Can raising awareness of Colorado cyclists increase safety?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/07/can-raising-awareness-of-colorado-cyclists-increase-safety/): Bicyclists suffer a disproportionate number of injuries on Colorado roads.
- [Reviewing the Colorado teen driving restrictions](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/07/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.
- [Safety tips for swimming this summer in Colorado](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/07/safety-tips-for-swimming-this-summer-in-colorado/): Going for a swim in Fort Collins should be fun, relaxing and an overall entertaining time with family and friends.
- [Colorado aiming to reduce pedestrian-car accidents](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/07/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.
- [Exploring the age when kids can bike alone](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/06/exploring-the-age-when-kids-can-bike-alone/): One of the best times in life is when a parent gets to spend time teaching their children how to ride a bicycle.
- [Should you enroll your kids in bike school?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/06/should-you-enroll-your-kids-in-bike-school/): What Colorado child does not want to go whizzing down the street on a bike? Kids and bikes go together like the proverbial peanut butter and jelly.
- [Preparing your children for walking alone: 3 ideas](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/06/preparing-your-children-for-walking-alone-3-ideas/): You love living near your children’s school, since it’s just a quick walk to the playground and school activities.
- [Bicyclists face risks in summer: Watch out!](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/06/bicyclists-face-risks-in-summer-watch-out/): While many people focus on the risks that motorcyclists face each summer, bicyclists face challenges, too.
- [Cyclists: At risk in an increasing number of situations](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/06/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.
- [Biking in the summer? Follow these three safety tips](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/06/biking-in-the-summer-follow-these-three-safety-tips/): Now that the weather is warm, it is the perfect opportunity to ride your bike. Nothing is better than cycling in the beautiful Colorado summertime.
- [What should you know about whiplash?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/06/what-should-you-know-about-whiplash/): Whiplash is a sometimes serious injury that can occur in car crashes or in other incidents.
- [3 insurance tips following an accident in Colorado](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/05/3-insurance-tips-following-an-accident-in-colorado/): If you were recently involved in any kind of motor vehicle accident, you likely have many questions about the insurance procedures that follow.
- [Self-driving semis: A possibility for the future](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/05/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.
- [What can drivers do to make the roads safer for cyclists?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/05/what-can-drivers-do-to-make-the-roads-safer-for-cyclists/): As you may know, the number of cyclists killed each year spikes in the summer months.
- [Should you go to the emergency room for a broken bone?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/05/should-you-go-to-the-emergency-room-for-a-broken-bone/): There have likely been times where you’ve gotten hurt and wondered if it was really necessary to go to the emergency room.
- [100 deadly days are almost here](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/05/100-deadly-days-are-almost-here/): If you have a teen, the fact that the summer is approaching may not be thrilling to you.
- [3 ways to know if you have a personal injury case in Colorado](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/04/3-ways-to-know-if-you-have-a-personal-injury-case-in-colorado/): When it comes to personal injury, not all circumstances necessarily lead to a case that an attorney should handle.
- [Safety stop bill could help standardize riding rules in Colorado](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/04/safety-stop-bill-could-help-standardize-riding-rules-in-colorado/): A new bill could standardize safety stop rules for bicyclists in Colorado, which would help make it easier for the local governments to make already prominent behaviors legal.
- [What should you know about quadriplegia?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/04/what-should-you-know-about-quadriplegia/): Quadriplegia is also known as tetraplegia. It’s a type of paralysis that results in the total or partial loss of sensation or movement in the limbs.
- [3 things to do if you’re in a bicycle crash](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/04/3-things-to-do-if-youre-in-a-bicycle-crash/): Bike crashes can happen at almost any time, especially when cyclists ride near the roads.
- [What to do if you’re a cyclist hit by an uninsured driver](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/04/what-to-do-if-youre-a-cyclist-hit-by-an-uninsured-driver/): Many people do not realize their auto insurance typically extends to any incidents that occur on a bike, too.
- [Can you file a claim for delayed pain?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/04/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.
- [Marijuana-related fatalities on the rise in Colorado](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/03/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.
- [Car and cycle crashes can cause traumatic brain injury](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/03/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.
- [Hiking, Rock Climbing, Camping and the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act:  Who Should Pay When Someone Gets Hurt?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/03/hiking-rock-climbing-camping-and-the-colorado-governmental-immunity-act-who-should-pay-when-someone/): The Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (CGIA), CRS §§24-10-101 et seq., bars lawsuits against Colorado governmental agencies and their employees unless rare circumstances exist.
- [Cycling: A danger in spring](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/03/cycling-a-danger-in-spring/): Cycling is dangerous if you’re not careful about when and where you ride.
- [What is a Safe System?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/03/what-is-a-safe-system/): Making it safer for drivers to be on the roads isn’t always easy. Trying to take the human error out of the equation is impossible.
- [1 killed, 2 injured in tragic bus crash near Aspen](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/03/1-killed-2-injured-in-tragic-bus-crash-near-aspen/): When you merge onto the highway, it’s important to know who has to yield. Sometimes, there’s little time for those on the right to enter the highway at speed.
- [The defendant wants to settle. Should I accept the offer?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/03/the-defendant-wants-to-settle-should-i-accept-the-offer/): You have suffered serious injuries as a result of another driver’s negligence, and there is no doubt that you have a case.
- [Cycling risks: What to know about riding risks and kids](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/02/cycling-risks-what-to-know-about-riding-risks-and-kids/): You want your child to have fun riding a bike. It’s good exercise, and you know that it’s healthy for your child to get out of the house.
- [Drowsy driving: More prominent than once believed](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/02/drowsy-driving-more-prominent-than-once-believed/): Everyone has had a moment behind the wheel when he or she felt too tired to keep driving.
- [What happens if you get hurt on a plane?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/02/what-happens-if-you-get-hurt-on-a-plane/): You didn’t expect to get hurt while traveling, but the fight attendant had other things in mind for you.
- [Never accept cash after an auto accident](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/02/never-accept-cash-after-an-auto-accident/): A drastic number of people in Colorado lose their lives every year as a result of car accident.
- [What can you do to prevent bike accidents?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/02/what-can-you-do-to-prevent-bike-accidents/): When you want to go out for a ride, you need to make sure you’re prepared for a bike ride that is safe.
- [1 seriously hurt in crash in Boulder](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/01/1-seriously-hurt-in-crash-in-boulder/): A driver from Brighton has been accused of a DUI and reckless driving after hitting a student from the University of Colorado. According to the Jan.
- [Why Did Fort Collins See Its Highest Rise in Fatal Car Accidents in Over a Decade?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/01/why-did-fort-collins-see-its-highest-rise-in-fatal-car-accidents-in-over-a-decade/): Why did Fort Collins see its highest rise in fatal car accidents in over a decade?
- [4 ways to cycle safely in the winter](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/01/4-ways-to-cycle-safely-in-the-winter/): Even if you ride your bike every day for years, cycling during winter can be challenging.
- [Broken bones: Get good care and the compensation you need](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/01/broken-bones-get-good-care-and-the-compensation-you-need/): You were in a serious car accident, and between broken legs and arms, you’ve been left immobile in the hospital.
- [Injuries among cyclists increases thanks to popularity](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/01/injuries-among-cyclists-increases-thanks-to-popularity/): The number of bicycle accidents are on the rise, but there are reasons that you should continue to mount up and ride.
- [Former GOP chairman faces wrongful death lawsuit](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/01/former-gop-chairman-faces-wrongful-death-lawsuit/): Imagine walking down the street. It’s a warm day, and you’re careful to look before crossing the street.
- [What should you look for in a rehabilitation facility?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2018/01/what-should-you-look-for-in-a-rehabilitation-facility/): After you’ve been injured, one of the things you may need is rehabilitation.
- [What level of impairment results in liability for a crash?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2017/12/what-level-of-impairment-results-in-liability-for-a-crash/): In 2016, over 7,000 people were arrested during the “Heat Is On” campaign in Colorado. This campaign had 12 periods during which it ran.
- [Are Cell Phones More Distracting to Drivers than Pot?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2017/12/are-cell-phones-more-distracting-to-drivers-than-pot/): Many things cause us to drive carelessly.
- [Did overloaded cargo cause the big rig to swerve into you?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2017/12/did-overloaded-cargo-cause-the-big-rig-to-swerve-into-you/): If an 18-wheeler sideswiped you or forced you off the road, you are probably focused on recovering from your injuries.
- [4 injuries that remain hidden after an auto accident](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2017/12/4-injuries-that-remain-hidden-after-an-auto-accident/): There are numerous injuries that come with car accidents, most readily apparent.
- [What laws go into effect in the snow in Colorado?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2017/12/what-laws-go-into-effect-in-the-snow-in-colorado/): There are laws in place that require vehicles to have tires with good traction.
- [Cyclist suffers critical injuries after collision](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2017/12/cyclist-suffers-critical-injuries-after-collision/): Cyclists have as much of a right to be on the roads as anyone else. They are on a vehicle, just like you’re behind the wheel of a car.
- [Bicycle accidents: Statistics to keep in mind](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2017/12/bicycle-accidents-statistics-to-keep-in-mind/): You love riding your bike, because there are many different benefits. You can get to work while exercising. You limit your time stuck in traffic.
- [Winter driving: A hazard for all on the roads](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2017/12/winter-driving-a-hazard-for-all-on-the-roads/): When winter arrives, it makes the roads dangerous. Between freezing rains and blizzards with high winds, drivers have their work cut out for them.
- [Stay alert to avoid 3 common car-bicycle crashes](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2017/11/stay-alert-to-avoid-3-common-car-bicycle-crashes/): As an avid cyclist, you have probably had a few close calls with motorists.
- [2 killed in tragic rear-end collision pile up](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2017/11/2-killed-in-tragic-rear-end-collision-pile-up/): When crashes happen, they can take the lives of people of all ages. Young children, the elderly, teens and adults all face a potentially fatal injury.
- [Orthopedic injuries are serious and require early treatment](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2017/11/orthopedic-injuries-are-serious-and-require-early-treatment/): There are many kinds of injuries that may not seem serious on the surface but end up causing you major concern.
- [Light up your ride to stay safe with LED lights](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2017/11/light-up-your-ride-to-stay-safe-with-led-lights/): If you want to be safe when you’re riding your bike, one of the best things you can do is to add lighting.
- [Bicycle dangers to be aware of this fall](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2017/11/bicycle-dangers-to-be-aware-of-this-fall/): As an avid bicyclist, there is no such thing as an off-season when it comes to you and your bike, even in Colorado’s harsh winters.
- [Man dies after falling from fire escape in Mile High Stadium](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2017/11/man-dies-after-falling-from-fire-escape-in-mile-high-stadium/): When you go to a stadium or sports arena, you may want to look for an escape route in case anything happens.
- [Taking precautions can reduce bicycling deaths](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2017/10/taking-precautions-can-reduce-bicycling-deaths/): Biking accidents in Colorado seem to be occurring more and more frequently, often causing extremely severe injuries and even fatalities.
- [How can I avoid accidents this Halloween?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2017/10/how-can-i-avoid-accidents-this-halloween/): Kids running around at night, with masks on their faces making it hard for them to see, is never a good idea — but that’s what happens on Halloween.
- [Why are curved roads dangerous for motorcyclists?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2017/10/why-are-curved-roads-dangerous-for-motorcyclists/): You love the wind in your hair when you ride your motorcycle, but you know that the hazards of having that feeling of freedom could result in life-threatening crashes and injuries.
- [You can pursue a claim if you’re a victim of dooring](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2017/10/you-can-pursue-a-claim-if-youre-a-victim-of-dooring/): As a cyclist, the last thing you want to deal with is an accident. You ride your bike to enjoy the weather and to get where you want to go.
- [Driver in fatal hit-and-run crash charged with several offenses](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2017/10/driver-in-fatal-hit-and-run-crash-charged-with-several-offenses/): On September 17, a Colorado car accident occurred that left an Uber driver injured and a 37-year-old passenger in the Uber car dead.
- [What to do after an auto accident in Colorado](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2017/10/what-to-do-after-an-auto-accident-in-colorado/): Being involved in a car accident is a scary situation no matter how much experience you have as a driver.
- [Do men or women drive drunk more often?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2017/10/do-men-or-women-drive-drunk-more-often/): Take a moment to imagine a drunk driver. Were you thinking of a male driver?
- [Traumatic brain injuries: From minor to acute](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2017/09/traumatic-brain-injuries-from-minor-to-acute/): A traumatic brain injury (TBI) changes your life immediately. While some injuries last only a short time before recovery, many have lasting effects.
- [Reasons not to wear headphones while riding a bike](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2017/09/reasons-not-to-wear-headphones-while-riding-a-bike/): All methods of transportation have risks, but bicyclists face unique dangers.
- [Hello world!](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2026/11/hello-world/): Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!
- [Understanding shared fault after a Colorado crash](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2026/09/understanding-shared-fault-after-a-colorado-crash/): Many people assume that being partially responsible for a car accident automatically disqualifies them from receiving financial compensation.
- [Right hook collisions: why it happens so often in Fort Collins?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2026/08/right-hook-collisions-why-it-happens-so-often-in-fort-collins/): You feel the wind against your face, the freedom of pedaling through town, the satisfaction of choosing a healthier, cleaner way to travel.
- [3 common injuries after a bicycle accident](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2026/07/3-common-injuries-after-a-bicycle-accident/): Colorado’s scenic roads and trails make cycling a favorite pastime for thousands of riders.
- [E-Bike helmets: What type do you need in Colorado](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2026/07/e-bike-helmets-what-type-do-you-need-in-colorado/): Grabbing just any bicycle helmet before you jump on your e-bike is not enough to keep you safe.
- [What to do after a bicycle accident in Colorado](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2026/06/what-to-do-after-a-bicycle-accident-in-colorado/): A car can cause serious injuries to a cyclist even at low speed.
- [Brakes, descents and altitude: Tips to enjoy cycling in Colorado](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2026/05/brakes-descents-and-altitude-tips-to-enjoy-cycling-in-colorado/): Few areas in the country can match the views in Colorado.
- [How Uber accident claims work differently in Colorado](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2026/04/how-uber-accident-claims-work-differently-in-colorado/): Getting hurt in an Uber is not the same as getting hurt in a regular car accident.
- [How can cyclists prove a driver violated Colorado’s ‘3-foot rule’?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2026/03/how-can-cyclists-prove-a-driver-violated-colorados-3-foot-rule/): You are pedaling along the edge of a Larimer County road when a car’s side mirror whistles past your elbow.
- [What damages can you recover after cycling accidents in Colorado?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2026/03/what-damages-can-you-recover-after-cycling-accidents-in-colorado/): A bicycle crash can disrupt your life—and your finances—almost immediately.
- [Who is at fault when a car hits a cyclist in a bike lane in Colorado?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2026/02/who-is-at-fault-when-a-car-hits-a-cyclist-in-a-bike-lane-in-colorado/): When a car hits a cyclist in a bike lane, fault affects whether you may recover damages and how much compensation may be available.
- [The 2 key winter road laws every driver should know in Colorado](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2026/01/the-2-key-winter-road-laws-every-driver-should-know-in-colorado/): Picture yourself driving home on Interstate 70 after a weekend in the mountains.
- [Understanding ‘phantom’ vehicle crashes on Colorado roads](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2026/01/understanding-phantom-vehicle-crashes-on-colorado-roads/): Colorado winters often create dangerous driving conditions where you might encounter a “ghost driver.” This occurs when an aggressive or negligent motorist forces you to swerve, resulting in a crash without any physical contact between the vehicles.
- [When Fort Collins drivers hit cyclists: What happens next](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2025/11/when-fort-collins-drivers-hit-cyclists-what-happens-next/): Fort Collins has built its reputation as a cycling hub, but even here, sharing the road with cars can end in serious collisions that leave you facing medical bills, lost time and complex legal questions.
- [Are e-bikes allowed on mountain trails in Colorado?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2025/11/are-e-bikes-allowed-on-mountain-trails-in-colorado/): In Colorado’s biking hotspots like Fort Collins, Boulder County and Longmont, electric bikes have become a common sight on roads and trails.
- [Can rideshare accidents result in punitive damages?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2025/08/can-rideshare-accidents-result-in-punitive-damages/): Colorado law allows for punitive damages in personal injury cases, including rideshare accidents, when the defendant’s conduct is willful and wanton.
- [Who is liable for a cyclist’s dooring injuries?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2025/08/who-is-liable-for-a-cyclists-dooring-injuries/): There are many types of cycling incidents that may occur on public roads. Cyclists might hit a slick section of pavement and lose control.
- [Colorado cycling safety: What the statistics tell us](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2025/07/colorado-cycling-safety-what-the-statistics-tell-us/): Cycling has grown in popularity throughout the country, with riders embracing the two-wheeled lifestyle for its health benefits, environmental impact, and sheer enjoyment.
- [Staying safe when transitioning from a Peloton to the road](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2025/07/staying-safe-when-transitioning-from-a-peloton-to-the-road/): For many fitness enthusiasts, indoor cycling platforms like Peloton provide an excellent way to build endurance, improve cardiovascular health and stay motivated.
- [Invisible injuries and the need to see a doctor after a wreck](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2025/04/invisible-injuries-and-the-need-to-see-a-doctor-after-a-wreck/): A fender bender, a jarring disruption to the day’s carefully orchestrated chaos!
- [3 reasons a spring bike ride inspires increased crash risk](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2025/03/3-reasons-a-spring-bike-ride-inspires-increased-crash-risk/): For many, spring is the season they’ve been waiting for—warmer weather, longer days, and the promise of outdoor adventures.
- [Winter biking tips for Colorado cyclists](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2025/02/winter-biking-tips-for-colorado-cyclists/): In Colorado, biking isn’t just a summer activity. Many Coloradoans ride their bikes year-round, whether on fat tire, mountain, or commuter bikes.
- [Who is liable for an icy sidewalk slip-and-fall?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2024/12/who-is-liable-for-an-icy-sidewalk-slip-and-fall/): Sidewalks are a key element of local urban infrastructure. They allow pedestrians to quickly access businesses and residential dwelling units.
- [Why getting justice after a semi-truck crash isn’t easy](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2024/11/why-getting-justice-after-a-semi-truck-crash-isnt-easy/): Semi-trucks are everywhere. They appear in large numbers on highways and interstates and even travel on rural roads to supply small businesses.
- [Photographing accident scenes: Dispelling common misconceptions](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2024/10/photographing-accident-scenes-dispelling-common-misconceptions/): After a car accident, many people believe that taking photos of the scene isn’t necessary, especially if they think the damage is minor or they’re not at fault.
- [Pedestrian accidents involving a hit-and-run driver](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2024/09/pedestrian-accidents-involving-a-hit-and-run-driver/): Pedestrian accidents can be devastating. And, when a hit-and-run driver is involved, the entire situation becomes more complex.
- [3 ways delivery vehicles may put everyone at risk of crash](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2024/09/3-ways-delivery-vehicles-may-put-everyone-at-risk-of-crash/): Delivery vehicles have existed for about as long as motor vehicle travel has been an option. However, they have become far more prevalent in recent years.
- [Can you claim emotional distress after an Uber accident?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2024/08/can-you-claim-emotional-distress-after-an-uber-accident/): Being in a rideshare accident can be a harrowing experience, whether you’re the passenger, driver or bystander.
- [Colorado Bans Use of Cell Phones While Driving](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2024/08/colorado-bans-use-of-cell-phones-while-driving/): Drivers, Put Those Cellphones Down!
- [A defensive riding tip could reduce motorcycle crash rates](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2024/06/a-defensive-riding-tip-could-reduce-motorcycle-crash-rates/): Riding a motorcycle is substantially different than driving an enclosed vehicle.
- [What are some of the most dangerous highways in Wyoming?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2024/05/what-are-some-of-the-most-dangerous-highways-in-wyoming/): With its vast and diverse landscapes, Wyoming is a magnet for road trippers seeking unparalleled natural beauty.
- [Why e-bike injuries can be so serious](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2024/05/why-e-bike-injuries-can-be-so-serious/): Electric bikes (e-bikes) are becoming increasingly popular for those who use bikes to commute to and from work and/or to do their work, and those who ride them for exercise, competition and camaraderie.
- [Reasons a business could be responsible for a visitor getting hurt in a fall](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2024/04/reasons-a-business-could-be-responsible-for-a-visitor-getting-hurt-in-a-fall/): People generally have a responsibility to be conscious of their surroundings and behave in a safe manner.
- [Motor vehicle accidents: the most common catastrophic injuries](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2024/04/motor-vehicle-accidents-the-most-common-catastrophic-injuries/): When you think of a car accident, you might imagine a fender bender or a car crash where there is damage to the vehicles but the people inside the cars are able to walk away without a scratch.
- [Why dooring incidents can be more serious than people realize](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2024/03/why-dooring-incidents-can-be-more-serious-than-people-realize/): When people talk about dangerous bicycling incidents, the focus is often on collisions.
- [Turning tragedy into action: Understanding your rights after a car rollover accident](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2024/02/turning-tragedy-into-action-understanding-your-rights-after-a-car-rollover-accident/): Rollover accidents represent a significant concern on Colorado roads.
- [What rights do you have if a car hits you while walking?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2024/02/what-rights-do-you-have-if-a-car-hits-you-while-walking/): If a car hits you while you are walking, jogging, or running in Colorado, it can cause extreme fear and confusion.
- [The hidden risks of distracted driving](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2024/01/the-hidden-risks-of-distracted-driving/): When most people think of a car wreck, they envision an accident where, perhaps, the individual at fault was driving under the influence, or maybe they were driving during a winter storm.
- [Improving safety for e-scooter operator](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2023/12/improving-safety-for-e-scooter-operator/): Electric scooters, also known as e-scooters, represent a way for operators to travel without creating road congestion or impacting the environment.
- [Who is liable when a delivery driver causes a crash?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2023/12/who-is-liable-when-a-delivery-driver-causes-a-crash/): Delivery drivers are a common sight on modern roads.
- [The most dangerous times to be on the road](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2023/10/the-most-dangerous-times-to-be-on-the-road/): Whether you are going to work by car, motorcycle or bicycle, there is always some level of risk while on the road. Accidents are inevitable.
- [Protecting your rights after a car accident](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2023/09/protecting-your-rights-after-a-car-accident/): Imagine you are involved in a car accident.
- [What can we learn from the tragic death of Magnus White?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2023/08/what-can-we-learn-from-the-tragic-death-of-magnus-white/): Avid cyclists have not chosen an easy hobby.
- [Who Will Pay My Medical Bills After A Vehicle Accident?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2023/08/who-will-pay-my-medical-bills-after-a-vehicle-accident/): There are many things that you will be wondering after you are hurt in a serious motor vehicle accident.
- [New Colorado legislation aims to make roads safer for cyclists](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2023/08/new-colorado-legislation-aims-to-make-roads-safer-for-cyclists/): Cycling has always been a popular pastime in Colorado, as our roads and mountain trails are some of the most enjoyable to travel across in the United States.
- [Fort Collins becoming a more bike friendly city with new initiatives](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2023/07/fort-collins-becoming-a-more-bike-friendly-city-with-new-initiatives/): Fort Collins is a bike-friendly city that recently hosted Bike MS – the largest bicycle festival here in Colorado.
- [Simple steps towards safe motorcycle travel](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2023/06/simple-steps-towards-safe-motorcycle-travel/): The freedom of traveling via motorcycle is intoxicating for enthusiasts. However, with that joy comes the possibility of serious, if not deadly, accidents.
- [A common driver mistake: left turns in front of motorcyclists](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2023/04/a-common-driver-mistake-left-turns-in-front-of-motorcyclists/): Motorcycle season is arriving again at last. With that in mind, safety comes to the forefront for anyone getting on their bike.
- [Dangerous roads in and around Greeley: Which are the worst?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2023/03/dangerous-roads-in-and-around-greeley-which-are-the-worst/): As the home of the University of Northern Colorado and diverse companies that focus on health care, education and meatpacking, Greeley has more than its share of commuters.
- [Tips for avoiding wintertime slips and falls](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2022/12/tips-for-avoiding-wintertime-slips-and-falls/): Coloradans understand, better than most, that winter can be a treacherous time of year.
- [Safe Rides Home on NYE](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2022/12/safe-rides-home-on-nye/): On New Year’s Eve, VanMeveren Law Group will cover the cost of a safe ride home through zTrip between 9pm on December 31st and 2am on January 1st.
- [How defective products given as gifts could affect the giver](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2022/11/how-defective-products-given-as-gifts-could-affect-the-giver/): ‘Tis the season for gift giving and it’s enjoyed by both gift givers and receivers alike.
- [Dangerous Highways in Wyoming](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2022/09/dangerous-highways-in-wyoming/): Many road trippers consider Wyoming a sightseer’s dream.
- [Which are the most dangerous Fort Collins roads?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2022/07/which-are-the-most-dangerous-fort-collins-roads/): Fort Collins has plenty of daily commuter traffic, in addition to its fair share of tourists on the road.
- [Fatherhood](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2022/06/fatherhood-2/): In my last blog entry, I started laying the foundation for a series of fly fishing stories that illustrate how closely connected my work as a personal injury attorney is to the tenets of flyfishing.
- [Bicyclists in state may benefit from new ‘rolling stop’ law](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2022/04/bicyclists-in-state-may-benefit-from-new-rolling-stop-law/): Colorado has become the latest state to introduce a law that allows cyclists to make rolling stops at intersections, thus regarding stop signs as yield signs and to view red traffic lights as stop signs.
- [The Natural Wonder of Zion](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2022/03/northern-colorado-2/): One of my favorite things about living in northern Colorado is the easy access to some truly stunning natural wonders.
- [Protecting yourself from speeding drivers](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2022/03/protecting-yourself-from-speeding-drivers/): While you may know that many drivers routinely violate the speed limit, you may not be fully aware of the risks to you.
- [Lessons Learned from Fly Fishing](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2022/02/lessons-learned-from-fly-fishing-2/): For me, fly fishing has become a favorite pastime. I would go as far to call it a passion.
- [What are the leading causes of bicycle accidents in Fort Collins?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2022/01/what-are-the-leading-causes-of-bicycle-accidents-in-fort-collins/): Fort Collins is a very bicycle-friendly city.
- [Can cell phone records help establish fault after a distracted driver collision?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2022/01/can-cell-phone-records-help-establish-fault-after-a-distracted-driver-collision/): Safety experts consider countless activities to be distractions while behind the wheel.
- [Addressing the causes of fatigue among truck drivers](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2021/07/addressing-the-causes-of-fatigue-among-truck-drivers/): Sharing the road with large semis can be intimidating. Sharing the road with such a vehicle operated by a drowsy driver puts you in harm’s way.
- [What types of injuries are common in mountain biking accidents?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2021/05/what-types-of-injuries-are-common-in-mountain-biking-accidents/): Cycling is an activity that many enjoy, and as a cyclist, there may be various types of activities and settings in which to spend your free time.
- [Bicycle maintenance could play a vital role in cyclist safety](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2021/03/bicycle-maintenance-could-play-a-vital-role-in-cyclist-safety/): Safety remains a constant concern for many avid cyclists, and the process of promoting a safer riding experience could consist of various stages.
- [Reckless driving behaviors come in various forms and fashions](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2021/01/reckless-driving-behaviors-come-in-various-forms-and-fashions/): As you share Colorado roads with countless others, it may be easy to assume that those nearby place the same level of importance on safety.
- [How do you prove a negligent driver was the cause of your collision?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2020/12/how-do-you-prove-a-negligent-driver-was-the-cause-of-your-collision/): When operating a motor vehicle, drivers have certain responsibilities to others on the road.
- [Addressing the most pressing safety concerns for cyclists](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2020/11/addressing-the-most-pressing-safety-concerns-for-cyclists/): It is no secret that cyclists have little protection to shield them from suffering severe harm during a major collision.
- [Will your settlement cover physical therapy?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2020/11/will-your-settlement-cover-physical-therapy/): The aftermath of a motor vehicle accident often includes confusion, stress and pain.
- [Does fatigue play a role in commercial truck collisions?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2020/11/how-much-does-fatigue-play-a-role-in-commercial-truck-accidents/): Commercial trucks are larger and heavier than other types of vehicles on the road.
- [Road rage accidents may be more common than you think](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2020/10/road-rage-accidents-may-be-more-common-than-you-think/): Even if you are a relatively calm and careful driver, chances are you have moments of frustration behind the wheel.
- [Pedestrians are vulnerable on Colorado roads](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2020/10/pedestrians-are-vulnerable-on-colorado-roads/): You may have seen billboards, signs on public transportation or social media posts reminding those in Colorado to be alert for pedestrians.
- [Distracted driving: a serious threat for all drivers](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2020/10/distracted-driving-a-serious-threat-for-all-drivers/): Because of the popularity of smart phones and the increase in certain types of infotainment options in newer vehicles, most drivers have technology at the tips of their fingers at any given moment.
- [Seeking out ways to increase your visibility as an avid cyclist](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2020/09/seeking-out-ways-to-increase-your-visibility-as-an-avid-cyclist/): The feel of the breeze rushing by and the concept of choosing a healthier means of transportation are just two of the many possible benefits of being an avid cyclist.
- [Drivers have a greater responsibility to be safe around cyclists in the winter](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2020/09/drivers-have-a-greater-responsibility-to-be-safe-around-cyclists-in-the-winter/): Devoted cyclists don’t let inconveniences like snow or frigid temps get in the way of a ride.
- [Intense sadness may signal depression after a spinal cord injury](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2020/08/intense-sadness-may-signal-depression-after-a-spinal-cord-injury/): A person who’s involved in a car wreck may suffer from a spinal cord injury.
- [What might cause a semitruck crash?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2020/08/what-might-cause-a-semitruck-crash/): Semitruck crashes can lead to serious injuries for the victims.
- [Is biking to school safe for Colorado kids?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2020/07/is-biking-to-school-safe-for-colorado-kids/): Colorado parents of school-age children may have fond memories of their own school days when they were able to bike daily to school in all but the worst winter weather.
- [Could a simple swivel by drivers save cyclists’ lives?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2020/07/could-a-simple-swivel-by-drivers-save-cyclists-lives/): There is no doubt that Colorado cyclists face significant risks from distracted and negligent motorists.
- [Fatal car wrecks claim more lives than World War 1 and 2 together](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2020/07/fatal-car-wrecks-claim-more-lives-than-world-war-1-and-2-together/): In the last two decades, more Americans have perished in motor vehicle crashes than those who died in both World Wars combined.
- [These things may lead to a semitruck crash](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2020/07/these-things-may-lead-to-a-semitruck-crash/): People who traverse the roadways in Colorado are likely going to come across semitrucks during their journey.
- [Some brain injury symptoms won’t appear immediately after a crash](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2020/06/some-brain-injury-symptoms-wont-appear-immediately-after-a-crash/): A person who is in a motor vehicle crash can suffer many injuries, one of which is a head injury.
- [Stay safe with these tips for sharing the road with cyclists](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2020/05/stay-safe-with-these-tips-for-sharing-the-road-with-cyclists/): Cycling is a lot of fun, but it is also potentially dangerous.
- [Boulder County cyclists: Watch out for the “door prize”](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2020/05/boulder-county-cyclists-watch-out-for-the-door-prize/): There’s a saying in the cycling community, “Watch out for the door prize.” But they are not talking about a gag gift or party favor.
- [2020 is a year to monitor cycling deaths](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2020/05/2020-is-a-year-to-monitor-cycling-deaths/): In 2020, the number of cycling deaths happening in the United States is going to be tracked, according to Outside Online.
- [How is liability determined in a rideshare crash?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2020/05/how-is-liability-determined-in-a-rideshare-crash/): Rideshare services have made getting around the area much easier for some individuals.
- [Use proper safety for bicycles this spring and summer](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2020/04/use-proper-safety-for-bicycles-this-spring-and-summer/): Many cyclists get their bicycles out in the spring and early summer weeks when the weather is nice.
- [Do you need to work with a personal injury attorney?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2020/04/do-you-need-to-work-with-a-personal-injury-attorney/): It is important to know when your case will or will not need a personal injury attorney.
- [Why should drivers avoid all distractions on the road?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2020/03/why-should-drivers-avoid-all-distractions-on-the-road/): People who are driving need to ensure they are doing their part to keep the roads safe.
- [Are certain car colors safer than others?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2020/03/are-certain-car-colors-safer-than-others/): When you buy a car, what features are you looking for? For many Boulder County residents, safety is a priority.
- [Your old or urban-style helmet may not be as safe as it should be](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2020/02/your-old-or-urban-style-helmet-may-not-be-as-safe-as-it-should-be/): Trends in protective headgear for cyclists tend to follow what is popular, not necessarily what is most effective at keeping people safe.
- [Emergency treatment of a traumatic brain injury is a must](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2020/01/emergency-treatment-of-a-traumatic-brain-injury-is-a-must/): Generally, a traumatic brain injury requires immediate medical attention to minimize damage, provide medical stability and improve the likelihood of survival.
- [How to cycle safely on the road](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2020/01/how-to-cycle-safely-on-the-road/): In a perfect cycling world, you’d always have access to a bicycle lane.
- [What if the other driver doesn’t have insurance coverage?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2020/01/what-if-the-other-driver-doesnt-have-insurance-coverage/): Despite the fact that it’s illegal in the state of Colorado to operate a motor vehicle without insurance, many people take the risk.
- [Negotiating with an insurance company post-accident](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2019/12/negotiating-with-an-insurance-company-post-accident/): In the aftermath of a car accident, it won’t be long before you’re negotiating with an insurance company.
- [Hidden brain injuries are common after a car accident](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2019/12/hidden-brain-injuries-are-common-after-a-car-accident/): Whether a car accident is a multi-car pileup or just fender-bender, it may still leave the drivers and passengers involved with injuries they don’t realize they have.
- [Can you really settle an injury case without an attorney?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2019/11/can-you-really-settle-an-injury-case-without-an-attorney/): No matter how hard you try to avoid trouble, you’re always at risk of injury.
- [The potential for slip-and-fall accidents lurks everywhere](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2019/10/the-potential-for-slip-and-fall-accidents-lurks-everywhere/): You’re walking along, minding your business and boom. You find yourself on the ground and in pain.
- [Bicycle commuting is safer when you follow these tips](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2019/10/bicycle-commuting-is-safer-when-you-follow-these-tips/): You’ve come to realize that commuting to and from work on your bicycle is advantageous for a variety of reasons.
- [School bus safety tips: Discuss these with your children](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2019/10/school-bus-safety-tips-discuss-these-with-your-children/): It doesn’t matter if your children wait at the school bus stop on their own or by your side, it’s critical to follow a variety of safety tips to help prevent a serious accident.
- [30-Day No Fee Guarantee!](https://vm.your-new-website.com/blog/2019/10/30-day-no-fee-guarantee/): What’s the one thing that all businesses have in common?

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- [Brownlow, Katherine J.](https://vm.your-new-website.com/attorney/brownlow-katherine/): Attorney  970-792-2103 Katherine Brownlow obtained her J.D. degree from the University of Colorado Law School in 2013.
- [Hager, Karl W.](https://vm.your-new-website.com/attorney/karl-w-hager/): Attorney  970-792-2103 Karl Hager obtained his J.D. degree from the University of Wyoming College of Law, with Honor, in 2015, and his LL.M.
- [VanMeveren, Bryan S.](https://vm.your-new-website.com/attorney/bryan-s-vanmeveren/): Bryan VanMeveren isn't your typical attorney.
- [Uber / Lyft Accidents](https://vm.your-new-website.com/uber-lyft-accidents/): Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft have become an ordinary part of getting around Fort Collins and Northern Colorado.
- [Thank You – Resuélvelo ¡Sin abogado!](https://vm.your-new-website.com/resuelvelo-sin-abogado/thank-you-resuelvelo-sin-abogado/): Click Here To Download Your Free Copy of “Resuélvelo ¡Sin abogado!” by Bryan S.
- [Resuélvelo ¡Sin abogado!](https://vm.your-new-website.com/resuelvelo-sin-abogado/): To download a copy of the E-Book “Resuélvelo ¡Sin abogado!” by Bryan S. VanMeveren, we just need your first name and email address.
- [Thank You – Su Caso de Lesiones Personales](https://vm.your-new-website.com/su-caso-de-lesiones-personales/thank-you-su-caso-de-lesiones-personales/): Click Here To Download Your Free Copy of “Su Caso de Lesiones Personales” by Bryan S.
- [Su Caso de Lesiones Personales](https://vm.your-new-website.com/su-caso-de-lesiones-personales/): To download a copy of the E-Book “Su Caso de Lesiones Personales” by Bryan S. VanMeveren, we just need your first name and email address.
- [Case Results Archive](https://vm.your-new-website.com/case-results-archive/): $25,000.00 – Car vs.
- [Client Portal](https://vm.your-new-website.com/client-portal/)
- [Insurance Issues in Bike Cases](https://vm.your-new-website.com/bicycle-accidents/insurance-issues-in-bike-cases/): Insurance issues in accidents are always complex. They can become especially difficult in cases involving bicycles. We know – we have handled them firsthand.
- [What To Do After a Bicycle Crash](https://vm.your-new-website.com/bicycle-accidents/what-to-do-after-a-bicycle-crash/): The aftermath of a bicycle accident can be a stressful and confusing time. Cyclists may need to heal from severe injuries and replace damaged property.
- [Community Involvement](https://vm.your-new-website.com/community-involvement/): At VanMeveren Law Group, we take our vocation of service and commitment to community seriously.
- [Fatal bicycle accidents: alarming trends prompt need for safety tips](https://vm.your-new-website.com/articles/fatal-bicycle-accidents-alarming-trends-prompt-need-for-safety-tips/): It’s a glaring mismatch that can’t end well. When a motor vehicle strikes a bicycle, the cyclist often suffers significant and life-threatening injuries.
- [Podcasts](https://vm.your-new-website.com/podcasts/): Bryan VanMeveren has finished 25 Ironman races, is an 8-time Kona qualifier and #1 Ranked Ironman All-World Athlete 2019…and that’s just his hobby.
- [Gracias](https://vm.your-new-website.com/en-espanol/contactenos/gracias/): Tu mensaje ha sido enviado.
- [Thank You – Your Guide to Road Cycling Safety in Colorado](https://vm.your-new-website.com/your-guide-to-road-cycling-safety-in-colorado/thank-you-your-guide-to-road-cycling-safety-in-colorado/): Click Here To Download Your Free Copy of “Your Guide to Road Cycling Safety in Colorado” by Bryan S.
- [Thank You – Get It Settled](https://vm.your-new-website.com/get-it-settled/thank-you-get-it-settled/): Click Here To Download Your Free Copy of “Get It Settled” by Bryan S.
- [Thank You – Your Personal Injury Case](https://vm.your-new-website.com/your-personal-injury-case/thank-you-your-personal-injury-case/): Click Here To Download Your Free Copy of “Your Personal Injury Case” by Bryan S.
- [30-Day No Fee Promise to You](https://vm.your-new-website.com/30-day-no-fee-promise-to-you/): What’s the one thing that all businesses have in common?
- [Workplace Accidents](https://vm.your-new-website.com/workplace-accidents/): Injuries at work can occur at any time and without warning. Afterward, you may be wondering how you will move forward and what to do next.
- [Slip And Falls On Icy Sidewalks](https://vm.your-new-website.com/personal-injury/premises-liability/slip-and-falls-on-icy-sidewalks/): Winter weather in Colorado can occur well before and well after the actual winter season.
- [Meet Our Adoptable Pet of the Month](https://vm.your-new-website.com/meet-our-adoptable-pet-of-the-month/): On behalf of VanMeveren Law Group, P.C.
- [Los Accidentes Automovilísticos](https://vm.your-new-website.com/en-espanol/los-accidentes-automovilisticos/): Los accidentes automovilísticos pueden causar lesiones devastadoras. A menudo es necesario un tratamiento médico extenso y tiempo fuera del trabajo.
- [Contáctenos](https://vm.your-new-website.com/en-espanol/contactenos/): VanMeveren Law Group, P.C., es un bufete de abogados establecido que brinda una gran experiencia a personas en todo Colorado, Wyoming y Arizona que han sufrido lesiones graves o han perdido a un ser querido debido a la negligencia de otro.
- [En Español](https://vm.your-new-website.com/en-espanol/): VanMeveren Law Group, P.C. en Fort Collins, Colorado, representa a clientes que han sido lesionados por las acciones negligentes de otra persona.
- [Wrongful Death](https://vm.your-new-website.com/serious-injuries/wrongful-death/): At VanMeveren Law Group, in Fort Collins, we have handled hundreds of serious personal injury lawsuits, including wrongful death claims.
- [Spinal Cord Injuries](https://vm.your-new-website.com/serious-injuries/spinal-cord-injuries/): If you have suffered a serious back injury or neck injury in an accident, you need and deserve to be compensated.
- [Orthopedic Injuries](https://vm.your-new-website.com/serious-injuries/orthopedic-injuries/): Orthopedic injuries can require an extensive amount of care and rehabilitation in order to correct the injury.
- [Electrocutions](https://vm.your-new-website.com/serious-injuries/electrocutions/): If you have been seriously injured by exposure to high-voltage electricity, or have lost a loved one in an electrocution, you want an experienced attorney to help you get full and fair compensation for your losses.
- [Slip-And-Fall Accidents](https://vm.your-new-website.com/personal-injury/premises-liability/slip-and-falls/): Unsafe conditions in public places can result in serious slip-and-fall accidents.
- [Dog Bites](https://vm.your-new-website.com/personal-injury/premises-liability/dog-bites/): Fort Collins is considered to be a dog-friendly city. By making more public spaces open to dogs, more people are interacting with more dogs on a regular basis.
- [Sporting Event Accidents](https://vm.your-new-website.com/personal-injury/sporting-event-accidents/): If you were a spectator at or a participant in a sporting event, including a hockey game, rodeo or motor sport, and you suffered an injury because of someone else’s carelessness or negligence, you want an experienced lawyer to protect your rights so that you can pursue full and fair compensation for your injuries.
- [Skiing & Snowboarding Accidents](https://vm.your-new-website.com/personal-injury/skiing-snowboarding-accidents/): Skiing and snowboarding accidents occur every day of the ski season in Colorado. In some instances, the accidents could have been prevented.
- [Product Liability](https://vm.your-new-website.com/personal-injury/product-liability/): Manufacturers are held liable when a defective product causes an accident or injury.
- [Oilfield Injuries](https://vm.your-new-website.com/workplace-accidents/oilfield-injuries/): Oil fields in Colorado do not offer the safest of work environments.
- [Nursing Home Negligence](https://vm.your-new-website.com/personal-injury/nursing-home-negligence/): When a loved one is in another person’s care, you expect that his or her best interests will be a priority.
- [Insurance Bad Faith](https://vm.your-new-website.com/personal-injury/insurance-bad-faith/): We represent insured individuals who have suffered a loss and been treated unfairly by their insurance company.
- [Serious Injuries/Wrongful Death](https://vm.your-new-website.com/serious-injuries/): There are few things in life more traumatic than seeing a loved one suffer a serious, catastrophic injury.
- [Premises Liability](https://vm.your-new-website.com/personal-injury/premises-liability/): Property owners have a responsibility to keep their property maintained.
- [Personal Injury](https://vm.your-new-website.com/personal-injury/): If you have been injured in an accident, you may be entitled to money for your injuries and damages.
- [Bicycle Accidents](https://vm.your-new-website.com/bicycle-accidents/): The injuries sustained in a bicycle accident are often serious, including broken bones, spinal cord or brain injury, and may even result in wrongful death.
- [Defective Farm & Construction Equipment](https://vm.your-new-website.com/workplace-accidents/defective-farm-construction-equipment/): If you have been injured on a farm because of poorly designed or manufactured tools, machinery or equipment, you want an experienced lawyer to protect your rights.
- [Construction Accidents](https://vm.your-new-website.com/workplace-accidents/construction-accidents/): Construction zones can be very dangerous for both individuals and workers.
- [Uninsured  And Underinsured Motorist Claims](https://vm.your-new-website.com/car-accidents/uninsured-motorist-underinsured-motorist-claims/): Understanding all aspects of an insurance claim is something that only an experienced attorney should handle.
- [Trucking Accidents](https://vm.your-new-website.com/car-accidents/trucking-accidents/): When you are involved in a motor vehicle accident and the other vehicle is a truck, the consequences can be extremely serious.
- [Pedestrian Accidents](https://vm.your-new-website.com/car-accidents/pedestrian-accidents/): At VanMeveren Law Group, in Fort Collins, we represent pedestrians who have been hit by a car or other motorized vehicle.
- [Passenger Injury Claims](https://vm.your-new-website.com/car-accidents/passenger-injury-claims/): Motor vehicle accidents result in injuries to all people in the vehicle, including passengers.
- [Mountain-Driving Accidents](https://vm.your-new-website.com/car-accidents/mountain-driving-accidents/): Mountain accidents can occur for a number of reasons, including poor road conditions, inclement weather, inattentive drivers and more.
- [Motorcycle Accidents](https://vm.your-new-website.com/car-accidents/motorcycle-accidents/): If you have been hurt in a motorcycle accident on the roads of Colorado, Wyoming or Arizona, you want an experienced attorney to help you get full and fair compensation for all of your losses.
- [Hit-and-Run Collisions](https://vm.your-new-website.com/car-accidents/hit-and-run-collisions/): Car accidents occur every single day throughout the mountains and roadways of Colorado. Accidents involving an unidentified driver can become seemingly complex.
- [Drunk Driver Accidents](https://vm.your-new-website.com/car-accidents/drunk-driver-accidents/): Drunk drivers should be held liable for their actions after they have caused an accident. You deserve to be compensated for your injuries, lost wages and more.
- [Distracted Driving](https://vm.your-new-website.com/car-accidents/distracted-driving/): In a second, a distracted driver can cause an unnecessary accident. Accidents cause trauma, stress and complications that could have otherwise been avoided.
- [Causes Of Truck Accidents](https://vm.your-new-website.com/car-accidents/causes-of-truck-accidents/): Truck drivers have a significant responsibility while on the road. Their job is to drive safely without endangering the lives of other individuals.
- [Car Accidents](https://vm.your-new-website.com/car-accidents/): Have you been seriously injured in a car crash or another type of motor vehicle collision? Was a loved one injured or killed in an auto accident?
- [After an Auto Accident](https://vm.your-new-website.com/car-accidents/after-an-auto-accident/): Many serious injury cases result from motor vehicle accidents of all kinds, including car crashes, 18-wheeler or semitruck accidents, motorcycle wrecks, tractor-trailer accidents, head-on collisions, SUV rollovers and other auto accidents on the road.
- [Fatal Bicycle Accidents](https://vm.your-new-website.com/bicycle-accidents/fatal-bicycle-accidents/): Nothing is more devastating than losing someone you love, especially in a way that could have been averted.
- [Bicycle-Related Injuries](https://vm.your-new-website.com/bicycle-accidents/bicycle-related-injuries/): Please don’t wait if you have been hit by a car while riding your bicycle.
- [What Coloradans should know about DUIs and holidays](https://vm.your-new-website.com/articles/what-coloradans-should-know-about-duis-and-holidays/): Between 2009 and 2013, 38 people died in drunk driving accidents in Larimer County. DUI accidents can increase during holiday times.
- [Understanding common causes of large truck accidents in Colorado](https://vm.your-new-website.com/articles/understanding-common-causes-of-large-truck-accidents-in-colorado/): There are many causes of commercial truck accidents, which claim the lives of thousands of Americans each year.
- [Tips lead Denver police to a hit-and-run suspect](https://vm.your-new-website.com/articles/tips-lead-denver-police-to-a-hit-and-run-suspect/): A car accident is a traumatizing experience. The situation becomes more complicated when the driver who caused the accident disappears.
- [Three steps to take after a Colorado auto accident](https://vm.your-new-website.com/articles/three-steps-to-take-after-a-colorado-auto-accident/): Knowing what to do just in case they are involved in an auto accident may help Colorado drivers protect themselves and their rights.
- [The danger of impaired driving on Colorado’s roadways](https://vm.your-new-website.com/articles/the-danger-of-impaired-driving-on-colorados-roadways/): As individuals over the age of 21 are now allowed to purchase small quantities of marijuana in Colorado, the issue of impaired driving has become prominent.
- [How to avoid Colorado drunk driving accidents](https://vm.your-new-website.com/articles/how-to-avoid-colorado-drunk-driving-accidents/): Drunk driving accidents are all too common in Colorado, but there are things that drivers can do to help avoid being involved in these types of collisions.
- [Newsletters](https://vm.your-new-website.com/newsletters/): VanMeveren Law Group was proud to sponsor last weekend’s premiere of The Bike Cycle, a documentary exploring the people, organizations, and stories that make Fort Collins’ cycling community so special.
- [Attorney Profiles](https://vm.your-new-website.com/attorneys/): At VanMeveren Law Group, our attorneys take a straightforward and honest approach to each and every personal injury case we handle.
- [Articles](https://vm.your-new-website.com/articles/): How many people die in distracted driving crashes in Colorado?
- [How many people die in distracted driving crashes in Colorado?](https://vm.your-new-website.com/articles/how-many-people-die-in-distracted-driving-crashes-in-colorado/): Colorado residents continue to face a serious risk when on the road due to people that choose to text or use phones while driving.
- [Colorado motorists: Don’t get behind the wheel when drowsy](https://vm.your-new-website.com/articles/colorado-motorists-dont-get-behind-the-wheel-when-drowsy/): When people must drive for long distances, it should come as no surprise that they will likely feel drowsy at some point during their trip.
- [Cognitive distractions: What motorists in Fort Collins should know](https://vm.your-new-website.com/articles/cognitive-distractions-what-motorists-in-fort-collins-should-know/): While many people believe that hands free cellphones are safe to use while driving, studies show that they pose a risk to drivers on the road.
- [CO bike accidents are rising, with famous cyclist among recent victims](https://vm.your-new-website.com/articles/co-bike-accidents-are-rising-with-famous-cyclist-among-recent-victims/): Cycling is a popular pastime and a means of getting around town for many people in Larimer County and other parts of Colorado.
- [Be aware of the risk factors that lead to pedestrian accidents](https://vm.your-new-website.com/articles/be-aware-of-the-risk-factors-that-lead-to-pedestrian-accidents/): In many areas in Colorado, motor vehicles are required to share the road with people traveling by other means – such as bicyclists and pedestrians.
- [April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month](https://vm.your-new-website.com/articles/april-is-national-distracted-driving-awareness-month/): Colorado residents may be aware that April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
- [Your Personal Injury Case](https://vm.your-new-website.com/your-personal-injury-case/): To download a copy of the E-Book “Your Personal Injury Case” by Bryan S. VanMeveren, we just need your first name and email address.
- [Your Guide to Road Cycling Safety in Colorado](https://vm.your-new-website.com/your-guide-to-road-cycling-safety-in-colorado/): To download a copy of the E-Book “Your Guide to Road Cycling Safety in Colorado” by Bryan S. VanMeveren, I just need your first name and email address.
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- [Traumatic Brain Injuries/Head Trauma](https://vm.your-new-website.com/serious-injuries/traumatic-brain-injuries-head-trauma/): A traumatic brain injury can be one of the most difficult consequences of a serious accident because the injury is not always obvious to the people around you — or even to you.
- [Testimonials](https://vm.your-new-website.com/testimonials/): At VanMeveren Law Group, we have had the privilege of helping injury victims and their loved ones throughout Fort Collins and the surrounding areas of Colorado.
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- [Firm Overview](https://vm.your-new-website.com/firm-overview/): At Colorado’s VanMeveren Law Group, we have a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of a personal injury claim.
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- [Case Summaries](https://vm.your-new-website.com/case-summaries/): *All cases are unique. The case results are not necessarily reflective of the outcome we will obtain in your case.
- [Case Results](https://vm.your-new-website.com/case-results/): At VanMeveren Law Group, we are proud to have helped injury victims recover the significant and necessary compensation they need to recover after someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing caused them harm.
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