Daylight Savings Time is upon us again. For many of us that means a harder time getting ourselves and our kids out of bed and off to work and school. It may surprise you to know that Daylight Savings Time also brings with it the threat of increased injuries. Increased Car Accidents In a study [...]
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A recent 9 News investigation highlights some of the risks involved with Uber that you may not have considered. While the new ride sharing services have provided consumers with new options for getting around town, they have also spawned new opportunities for criminal behavior. Under Colorado law, only licensed and marked taxi drivers can accept [...]
Yesterday, President Barack Obama issued a proclamation declaring December 2015 to be National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. In the proclamation, the President stated: “During the holidays -- a season that includes a spike in travel and celebrations that may include alcohol -- and throughout the year, we must remain vigilant and aware of drivers that [...]
Uber has popped up in cities across the country in the last few years as a convenient alternative to using a taxi service. Choosing to take an Uber may cost you a lot more than you anticipated. In the most recent case in Denver, an Uber driver has been charged with sexually assaulting his passenger [...]
Winter weather is upon us in Denver. It’s time to get prepared for those snowy, slushy conditions that make winter driving so dangerous. Take these steps to ensure you are well prepared this winter driving season. Replace your windshield wipers. The last thing you want to do is get out into the blowing snow and [...]
In this blog series, we’re highlighting tips for avoiding the common causes of motorcycle accidents. Hitting gravel, sand, or some other uneven surface when you round a corner can cause you to wipe out and do serious damage to you and your bike. To avoid crashing in a blind corner, try these tips: Slow in, [...]
Halloween night and weekend is a great time to don your favorite costume and share some laughs with friends. However, with more partiers and pedestrians out, it is also one of the most dangerous times of the year to be on the roads. Drunk drivers only increase the danger. Even for sober drivers, Halloween night [...]
October 18-24 is National Teen Driver Safety week. This year the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is highlighting the 5 biggest dangers that teenagers face as new drivers: texting, speeding, driving while impaired, being distracted by passengers, and failure to use seatbelts. Leading Cause of Death in Teens Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause [...]
What do you do right after a car accident? Our infographic has the answers!