When operating a motor vehicle on a Colorado roadway, the driver’s blood alcohol content level must be below .08 (and, in some instances, lower). A driver who is intoxicated may exhibit certain behaviors or execute dangerous maneuvers moments before hitting another...
When you suffer an accident or injury, you may feel shock, fear, and sadness. If the injury or accident was not your fault you may also experience anger and resentment, and even guilt for feeling that way. As time goes by, whether minutes or months, you will likely wonder what legal remedies are available to you. In other words, you…
Between decorating, shopping, school performances and parties, things can get pretty crazy in December. Here are some tips to help you avoid the most common holiday injuries. 1: Decorate safely. The most common holiday injuries involve falls from roofs and ladders. Make sure someone is available to help you if you fall. Keep children on the ground, especially if they…
If you are the parent of a young adult driver, you know the joy of taking off the chauffeur’s hat, the pride of watching them drive all by themselves, and the anxiety of waiting for them when they are late. But one thing you may not know is this: If your child causes an auto accident, you may be held…
You Need Uninsured Motorist Coverage for Bodily Injury. Buying car insurance is like traveling to a foreign country you visited once, when you were twelve. You have a feel for the place, kind of. You know a tiny bit of the language. Still, you know better than to hop on an airplane and hope for the best. You study the…
If you’ve been to downtown Denver lately, there’s a good chance you’ve seen an e-scooter. Maybe you’ve even rented one for a quick, cheap trip across town. Zipping past gridlock for pennies per mile, while leaving a zero-carbon footprint? What a great idea! That’s fast, efficient, good-for-the-planet transportation! But wait. Where do you park that scooter, once you’re done with…
On February 6, a winter storm hit Denver. Schools were delayed or cancelled, traffic slowed to a crawl, and police issued an Accident Alert. As horizontal snow graced your windshield wipers and your phone buzzed with the news, you felt a moment of dread. Accident Alert? What does that mean? Well friend, it means it’s a bad day for driving. …
It’s no secret Colorado has great skiing. In the 2016-2017 ski season, Colorado’s 30 ski areas logged over 13 million visits. Colorado’s ski industry supports over 46,000 year-round jobs and has an economic impact of roughly 4.8 billion per year. If you live here you know the sport is a real boon to the state. Still, if you’ve ever found…
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Many college students are on spring break already or looking forward to it in the next couple of weeks. Taking a trip with friends is a right of passage these days, but it can also lead to serious injuries. Use these tips to keep your trip fun and safe! Drink Responsibly. Although drinking is often a big part of spring…