Lakewood Colorado Legal Blog
Over a quarter of fatal crashes in 2018 due to speeding
Colorado residents should know that speeding is behind a lot of fatal crashes every year. In 2018, for instance, it factored into 8,447 fatal accidents, or 26% of all deadly crashes. The number of fatalities came to 9,378. While this represents a decrease from earlier...
Tips for driving in the fall
Some of the very factors that can make autumn beautiful, including leaves, can also be driving hazards. Leaves on the road can hide hazards and make for slick surfaces in the rain. They might also cause cyclists to swerve into the road. Although accidents involving...
Motor vehicle accident injuries and claiming compensation
A person who is injured in a Colorado motor vehicle accident might be owed compensation from the party responsible for the crash. This compensation may cover many different types of claims and expenses. Injured victims may want to consult an attorney to discuss what...
Winter safe driving reminders
As Colorado citizens understand, the weather there changes in an instant, and that's literal. In a single day, certain rural and urban areas of Colorado can experience sunshine, clouds, rain, sleet, snow, and its inverse. Sometimes these weather anomalies occur within...
Younger and elderly drivers own older cars that are less safe
Teen drivers and drivers aged 65 and older are more likely than middle-aged drivers are to be in an auto accident. Colorado drivers may think that they are protected by their vehicle, but this depends on how old it is and what safety features it comes with. Without...
Femur fractures carry risk of painful recovery and infection
Those who have had the experience of breaking a leg bone in Colorado may well understand the pain and suffering that happens after such an occurrence. Femur fractures due to motor vehicle accidents are among the worst types of fractures. This is because the femur is...
What is distracted walking?
While the phrase “distracted driving” has been in common use for years, its pedestrian counterpart isn’t nearly as popular. As cell phone use becomes more and more pervasive, people are more likely to walk directly into danger without knowing it. Distracted walking is...
Tips for getting better after a car crash
Roughly 7,000 people are hurt in car accidents each day in Colorado and throughout the United States. In an accident, you may experience head, face or other injuries that could take weeks, months or years to recover from. You may also experience depression, anxiety or...
Red turn signals a danger for drivers
Your car may come with safety features like automatic emergency braking and lane departure warning, but there's one inexpensive upgrade that could boost your safety on the roads of Colorado: switching your red turn signals with amber or orange ones. The benefits of...
ADAS: safety benefits are clear, though there are concerns
Your first question after getting in a car wreck in Lakewood, Colorado, is which driver was at fault. This will determine whether or not you have grounds for a personal injury case. The question can become a little complicated if you or the other driver had an...
