Lakewood Colorado Legal Blog
Subcompacts and sports cars noted for high fatal crash rates
Not all newer cars are safer, and some vehicle types are more deadly than others. Residents of Colorado should know that the automotive research firm iSeeCars.com analyzed the fatal crash rate of vehicles with a model year of 2013 to 2017 and compiled a list of 14...
Driver distractions raise highway work zone crash risk 29 times
Every 5.4 minutes in Colorado and across the U.S., a car accident occurs in a highway work zone. A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Missouri says that inattentive driving, regardless of its duration, can raise the risk for a crash in a...
How is fault determined in a car accident?
When another motorist collides with you, they may blame you in part for the accident. If they hit you, you may wonder how you could share responsibility. Yet, it's possible, depending on the factors that led to the crash. Regardless, it's helpful to know what...
Truckers may be in more crashes by drinking more coffee
Truckers in Colorado may need varying amounts of coffee to function, but they should be aware that the more they drink over the long term, the more likely they are to get in a crash. A study published in the June 2020 issue of Safety Science has tentatively linked...
Driving too slowly can be the catalyst for car accidents
Dangerous driving in Colorado and across the United States is often linked to speeding, recklessness, distraction, drowsiness and driving under the influence. However, there are other ways in which a driver can be categorized as dangerous. It might not be perceived as...
8 tips to stay safe as a biker on the road
Biking can have so many benefits. You get a great amount of daily exercise, you can feel healthier, you don’t have to pay for city parking and you lessen your eco-footprint. Unfortunately, though, bikers can be vulnerable on busy roads. Not everyone knows how to drive...
Even one drink can cause a crash
In Colorado, whether alcohol is a factor in a crash is not as cut-and-dry as figuring out whether a driver is over the legal limit. Alcohol can still be a factor in a crash even if the driver was below the legal limit. A long as there is any alcohol in the blood,...
How truckers can avoid distracted driving crashes
Truck drivers in Colorado and across the United States are repeatedly warned not to become distracted behind the wheel. However, many of them still don't fully understand how dangerous distracted driving is. For example, experts say that truck drivers who take their...
People are hesitant to embrace driverless cars
While some motorists may be ready to explore Colorado in a driverless vehicle, the majority of people aren't sure what to make of them. According to a study conducted by AAA, only 12% of respondents said that they would feel safe in a car that operated on its own. The...
Can you receive recourse after a hit and run accident?
Motor vehicle accidents are a headache at best and painful when worse. But most are easy enough to work through, so long as injuries and damages are minor. Crashes are far more complicated when the other driver flees the scene, though. They then become hit and runs....
