A hit-and-run accident is a terrifying event. In the moments that follow, you may feel lost and uncertain what to do next. After all, you just got into an accident, but the other driver fled the scene. If you get into a hit-and-run accident in Colorado Springs, the steps you take can help your case and your ability to collect the compensation you…
The holiday season is finally here, and Colorado Springs residents are busy getting ready for the 2021 festivities. This will be an even busier time of year as more families try to reconnect with loved ones. Since last year’s COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on many holiday events, many families are heading out to enjoy parties and gatherings for the first time in…
Establishing fault in a multi-car accident is a complex and exhausting process. The liability for the crash is rarely clear and uncontested. One or more drivers may be at fault, and multiple drivers and passengers may have suffered an injury. Additionally, state laws could reduce or deny your right to compensation. Fortunately, an experienced Colorado Springs car accident attorney can help you navigate…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an estimated 20,160 people died in car accidents across the United States in the first half of 2021. These fatalities mark a five-year high and have many safety officials concerned. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called this “a crisis” and warned that we “should not accept these fatalities as a part of everyday life in America.” …
Let’s face it. There are rude drivers in every single state across the country. However, recently New 99.1 Country radio station in Colorado wanted to know where they could find the rudest drivers in the state. Listeners responded and found out that many of them agreed on some of the rudest places in Colorado. Where are the rudest drivers located? According to listeners,…
Colorado Springs police are growing increasingly concerned about the number of pedestrian fatalities in the community in 2021. So far this year alone, there have been 36 car accident fatalities and of those fatalities, a third involved a pedestrian. Across the country, pedestrian accidents are also on the rise in many cities. In 2019 a pedestrian was killed in a car accident every…
This year, children are looking more forward to Halloween than ever before. For families across Colorado Springs, that means going to Halloween parties, trunk-or-treat events, pumpkin carving, and trick-or-treating on Halloween night. Regardless of how you choose to celebrate the Halloween season, it is important to make safety a priority. Parents can take numerous precautions to keep their children and teens safe and…
Hampden Avenue is a dangerous street in Englewood for many reasons. This busy road is a critical east-west route near the southern limits of the city. It stretches along Southeast Denver and is vital to the area’s residents and businesses. However, it is also a dangerous stretch of road that is known for its serious accidents. In 2019, Denver’s Department of Transportation and…
When high school students went back to school this year, the Colorado Department of Transportation decided to help them stay a little safer behind the wheel. The CDOT launched a public awareness campaign to educate teens about driving safety. This campaign is called “Keep Your License Safe.” It aims to remind teens about the dangers of driving and help them use safer driving…
In Colorado Springs, residents are right to worry about pedestrian safety. In recent years, pedestrian accidents are on the rise, especially in certain areas of the city. The Colorado Springs Police Department believe that this increase in pedestrian accidents is the fault of both drivers and pedestrians, who are simply not looking out for one another. Drivers in Colorado Springs don’t pay close…
