Lakewood Colorado Legal Blog
Are pedestrians at greater risk for injury?
Pedestrians find themselves in a dangerous position when crossing busy streets in Colorado. The mass and weight of even a compact car might inflict serious injury on a human being. Therefore, pedestrians must employ great care when near traffic. However, pedestrians...
What makes truck accidents so dangerous?
Trucks remain a constant presence on Colorado roads as they carry vital cargo. However, trucks and their drivers present unique dangers to others. Truck drivers must employ great care when operating a vehicle since the mass and weight could cause devastating injuries...
Delayed injury symptoms not uncommon after a car wreck
Although you have a slight headache, you are fine. At least that is what you tell yourself, the other driver and the police officer who arrived at the accident scene. Another car blew through the red traffic signal at an intersection, and your vehicle could not avoid...
What often leads to winter slips and falls?
Colorado residents may find themselves dealing with the hazards of cold weather during the winter. With the cold, snow, ice and slush presenting potential dangers, even the most cautious person might slip and fall on an icy sidewalk. To cut down on potential...
How could someone document a car accident injury?
Persons involved in car accidents in Colorado may worry about their well-being. Even a minor vehicle incident could lead to a concussion, broken bone, or worse. While many car accident victims may know to acquire insurance and contact information from an at-fault...
Are truck accidents different from car crashes?
Circumstances and the types of vehicles involved could contribute to the differences among various crashes in Colorado. A small car that backs into a pickup truck while parking in a tight spot may cause some minor damage, but a head-on collision on a single-lane...
Tips for driving safely on foggy Colorado roadways
Although you might not think about them much, clouds contribute to picturesque landscapes, make up one-third of the water cycle and help sustain life on Earth. Typically, clouds hang anywhere from 1,500 feet to 60,000 feet above the ground. You might not know that fog...
What not to do after a Colorado car crash
The days following a car accident can be stressful for most people. Not only are you facing potential health problems, but you are also dealing with insurance claims, statements to local law enforcement and other issues. Colorado residents who have been involved in a...
How to identify unsafe older drivers
Just because someone reaches a certain age doesn’t, by itself, make them a bigger risk when they get behind the wheel. Still, with age comes limitations and the need to address physical and cognitive changes putting seniors and others at greater risk. While you likely...
Tips for safe winter driving
If you live in Colorado, there is a good chance that you have experience driving on roads covered by snow and ice. There is also a good chance that you have driven in a vehicle that has been negatively impacted by cold temperatures. Although your risk of being in an...
