Whiplash is a common type of car accident injury in Colorado that can cause long-term complications for some victims that can reduce the quality of their lives. People who are involved in auto accidents should promptly seek medical attention. Some people may not initially recognize that they have been injured. Whiplash injury symptoms may not appear for hours or days after an accident. Getting prompt medical treatment may help people recover faster and may build stronger evidence that the … [Read more...]
October Proves Deadly for Motorists
During the time leading up to and including Halloween in October, motorists in Colorado need to take extra precautions to minimize their accident risks. In 2017, October had the second highest number of car accident fatalities with 3,700 deaths. Children and pedestrians are especially at risk during October. There are steps that motorists can take to mitigate their accident risks so that they can keep themselves and others safe. Accident Dangers in October According to the National Safety … [Read more...]
Car Accident Photos Capture Crucial Details
Taking pictures immediately after people have been involved in accidents can help to preserve crucial evidence of what occurred and which driver was at fault. Photographs can help prove the liability of a driver while also helping convince insurance companies that settling is a wise choice. Pictures can show the angles at which the vehicles collided, the direction of travel, the road and weather conditions, and other relevant information. Why Photos Are Important After an accident, it is … [Read more...]
101 People Died in Colorado Motorcycle Accidents in 2017: Here’s Why
In 2017, 101 people in Colorado were killed in motorcycle accidents, and a majority of them were caused by preventable driver or cyclist errors. Motorcyclists may be able to reduce their risk of becoming involved in accidents by understanding the common types of scenarios in which many collisions happen. They may also help to reduce their chances of suffering catastrophic injuries if they are involved in accidents by always wearing helmets and safety gear every time that they ride. Motorcycle … [Read more...]
Data from Commercial Truck Black Box Could Strengthen Your Case
When commercial truck drivers cause accidents in Colorado, it is important for the injured victims or the families of people who are killed to try to preserve the evidence that is contained on the trucks' black boxes. Like airplanes, commercial trucks contain electronic control modules or electronic logging devices that record important data about the truck in the moments leading up to the crash that can help plaintiffs prove the fault of the truck drivers. This type of data has the potential to … [Read more...]