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. [...]
For parents, the statistics are frightening -- car accidents are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. In 2016, 2,433 teens in the United States were killed and 292,742 more were treated in emergency rooms for injuries due to car accidents. This translates into six deaths and hundreds of injuries per day. During the [...]
It’s winter in Colorado. If you are a property owner, you probably know you are responsible for clearing your driveway and sidewalk within 24 hours following a snowstorm. You may also know that snow must be placed on your own property, not the street, and that if you have property near a crosswalk, entrance way, [...]
As the fall season advances, the days grow shorter and shorter. For many, this means driving to work in the dark, and for some even driving home after dusk. Nighttime driving presents an additional set of challenges. According to the National Safety Council, the risk of death in an auto accident is three times higher [...]
Abuse of social media is nothing new. From cases of doxing, (sharing private information on the internet) to online bullying, internet trolls have made it their mission to harm others online. Unfortunately, abusing social media is no longer just in the realm of hackers and internet trolls. Our Denver nursing home abuse lawyer is sad [...]
With Autumn upon us in Colorado, snowy weather isn't far behind. Take our quiz to see if you are prepared for winter weather driving.
A recent report from AAA highlights a surprisingly deadly problem on American roadways—road debris. The report, entitled The Prevalence of Motor Vehicle Crashes Involving Road Debris, United States, 2011-2014, warns of the serious dangers posed by drivers who do not properly secure their load and the debris that can accumulate on highways as a result. [...]
The dangers of large trucks are well established. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports nearly four thousand fatalities due to accidents involving large trucks in 2014 alone, with an additional 110,000 people injured. In the same year, nearly half a million accidents were reported that involved a large truck. Although not all accidents [...]
If you or a loved one has been bitten or attacked by a dog, you need to seek help from our experienced attorneys. Learn more about dog bites here: If you need a Denver Dog Bite Injury Lawyer, contact Shafner Law for a free consultation.
With traffic fatalities on the rise this year, the National Safety Councils is predicting that this Labor Day Weekend will be the deadliest on record since 2009. An estimated 438 people will die in traffic crashes from September 2 though Labor Day, September 5. That’s more people than a typical 747 airplane holds. This year [...]