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Tragic motorcycle crashes in Colorado bring attention to liability issues

Posted on March 28, 2018 in
More people are enjoying the benefits of riding a motorcycle than ever before. Not only are motorcycles often less expensive to own and operate than cars and trucks, they are also more environmentally friendly than many cars, allow the rider to use the carpool lane and, according to some riders, provide an opportunity to...
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Uninsured Drivers and Colorado Car Accidents

Posted on March 28, 2018 in
It is the law in Colorado: every motorist must carry liability coverage that kicks in when he or she causes injury in an auto accident. Even so, according to the Insurance Research Council, 15 percent of Colorado motorists are uninsured, and a great many more drive with woefully inadequate liability coverage limits.Some drivers erroneously...
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One Toke Too Many: Marijuana Use and Denver Car Accidents

Posted on March 28, 2018 in
"One toke over the line," went the refrain of an enduring rock song from the early 1970s. Interestingly, however, the puff of marijuana smoke referred to in the song occurred in a railroad station - not behind the wheel of a car.Today, in 2012, research evidence is increasingly quantifying the problem of car accidents...
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Colorado Ignition Interlocks and the Value of Judicial Discretion

Posted on March 28, 2018 in
The justice system generally works best when judges are empowered to apply the law to the facts of particular cases.Consider, for example, Colorado's experience with requiring an ignition interlock device after certain drunk driving convictions. Since 2008, Colorado judges have had discretion to order these devices to be installed - and fatal accidents involving...
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Colorado State Patrol and DOT Offer Tips for Winter Driving and Accident Reporting

Posted on March 28, 2018 in
Winter driving in Colorado, as in other mountain states, can be treacherous, especially for those unfamiliar with the challenges of cold-weather driving. By failing to recognize and account for dangerous storm conditions and snow and ice on the roadways, drivers place themselves and others in jeopardy of serious injury or death in an accident....
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