Lakewood Colorado Legal Blog
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...
Colorado construction worker injured by alleged drunk driver
A 36-year-old woman was taken into custody on drunk driving and other charges during the early afternoon hours of July 17 after her vehicle struck and severely injured a construction worker in Colorado Springs. The accident took place in a construction zone and the...
CDC on drowsy driving and what to do about it
The CDC warns all drivers in Colorado and throughout the U.S. against heading out on the road while drowsy. Drowsiness increases the risk for a crash because it hinders one's ability to concentrate, make correct judgments and react to dangers. Drowsy driving crashes...
Harsh driving among truckers, and why it should be monitored
You were in an accident in Lakewood, Colorado, and perhaps it involved an 18-wheeler. You may be suffering from serious injuries for which you yourself were not to blame, in which case you may seek out compensation from the trucking company. The first question,...
Statistics show worrisome rise in fatal pedestrian accidents
Colorado pedestrians are in constant danger of being injured in an auto accident. The risk of these pedestrian accidents has worsened in recent years because of the inherent distractions that drivers face when behind the wheel. Combined with recklessness, driving...
Equipment failure among most common truck accident factors
Both passenger vehicle drivers and truckers in Colorado should be aware of the most common causes of 18-wheeler accidents. While the average passenger vehicle weighs 4,000 pounds, an 18-wheeler could weigh up to 80,000 pounds, so preventing these accidents is an...
How motorcycle gear can prevent accident and injuries
As an avid or occasional motorcycle rider you probably have dedicated clothes and gear that you put on before each ride. But you might not fully understand why your jacket has reflective hints on it or why it’s so important to wear a helmet. The truth of the matter is...
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...
