Lakewood Colorado Legal Blog
Pedestrian deaths see estimated 60% jump from 2009 to 2019
In a preliminary analysis made by the Governors Highway Safety Administration, it was estimated that 6,590 pedestrians were killed in 2019. Of the number is accurate, it represents a 5% increase from 2018 and a startling 60% jump from 2009. Colorado residents should...
CDOT plans Fouth of July DUI crackdown
Measures put into place in Colorado to prevent the spread of COVID-19 closed restaurants and other nonessential businesses and significantly reduced traffic levels on the state’s roads, but drunk driving arrest rates have remained consistent. The Colorado Department...
Two experiments highlight the hazards of mental distractions
It is not uncommon for drivers to have too much confidence in their skill. They convince themselves they can handle challenging weather, strange traffic patterns or even multitasking while behind the wheel. Even with numerous laws in place to curtail certain driving...
You can negotiate with an insurance company
Many Colorado drivers who are in accidents do not know that they have the ability to negotiate with an insurance company when it comes to the check they receive. Too many drivers will simply take the first offer as a given. However, you can make a counteroffer to the...
Factors that make rural roads as dangerous as urban ones
Both urban roads and rural roads can be dangerous to Colorado drivers for different reasons. City streets, for instance, pose a challenge with their heavy traffic while rural streets come with other inherently dangerous conditions, such as the increased presence of...
Eating while driving, and how to prevent it
When they think of distractions behind the wheel, many drivers in Colorado may think of phones and navigation systems, but there is one activity that few recognize as a safety threat. That activity is eating and drinking. A Lytx study from 2014 says that drivers are...
Recreational marijuana use leads to more car crashes
Colorado residents should be aware that the legalization of recreational marijuana in 2012 has led to a spike in car accidents. This was the conclusion of a study conducted by UC San Francisco researchers, the results of which were published in the medical journal BMJ...
2019 pedestrian deaths 60% higher than in 2009
You were walking around Lakewood, Colorado, when you were struck by a negligent driver. Though you may have suffered serious injuries, it's fortunate that you survived as many pedestrian accidents end in fatality. In fact, the number of pedestrian deaths in this...
GHSA’s 2019 preliminary study shows spike in pedestrian deaths
Pedestrians can be injured at alarming rates in and around Lakewood, Colorado, and some of those incidents are fatal. Nationwide, there has been a steady increase in pedestrian fatalities since 2009, and 2019, for which complete data is not available, appears to be no...
Pedestrians are in more danger after dark.
Whether you decide to walk home after an outing with friends or you are hoping to get some fresh air, walking at night can be a good way to get exercise. Many also walk to avoid driving drunk. However, pedestrians face greater risks at night, and it is important to be...
