Personal Injury

The surge in smartphone usage shows no signs of stopping. While the plethora of information and connectivity available at our fingertips has plenty of advantages, a less attractive outcome has become increasingly prevalent: distracted walking. Under-regulated compared to distracted driving, this behavior can cause a significant rise in accidents. Risks Associated with Distracted Walking Distracted walking, often overlooked as the focus is placed…

In the modern age of connectivity and social media, it’s common to share various aspects of your life online. However, if you’ve been involved in a car accident, there are certain things that you should never share. The Colorado Springs car accident attorneys are here to share some things to avoid posting and why this is so critical: 1. Details About the Accident…

Car accidents are a leading cause of herniated discs, which can lead to severe pain and disability. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were more than 6 million car accidents in the United States in 2017 alone. Of those 6 million accidents, it’s estimated that a significant percentage resulted in at least one person sustaining a herniated disc. While…

One of the most common questions we hear from clients is, “Will my insurance rates go up after a car accident?” In the aftermath of a crash, it is natural to want to know how much this will cost you and your family. Even if you are not to blame for the accident, you might find that your insurance rates rise. What can…

State Highway 21 is also known as Powers Boulevard. It is an expressway that is essentially the eastern bypass of Colorado Springs. It stretches from SH 16 in Fountain to Interquest Parkway/SH 83 north of Colorado Springs. Unfortunately, State Highway 21 is often crowded and backed up with vehicles during peak commuting times. This typically leads to serious and sometimes fatal car accidents. …

A hit-and-run accident in Colorado is when someone hits another vehicle, person, or animal with their car, drives away without stopping to lend aid, and then leaves the scene of an accident. Hit-and-run accidents in Colorado are illegal. If you are involved in an accident on the road (whether as driver or pedestrian) but another person leaves the scene quickly — you may…

Did you know that more than 9 percent of all teen drivers admit to driving while high? Yet, teens are not the only ones who drive under the influence of drugs. In 2016, almost 12 million people drove a vehicle under the influence of drugs. These drivers cause serious and fatal accidents. In fact, according to the CDC, 16 percent of all motor…

Researchers have known for decades that women are more likely to suffer an injury or die in car accidents. Of the 40,000 Americans that die every year in automobile accidents, a disproportionate number will be women. While men are more likely to cause car accidents, women are more likely to suffer the severity of the injuries. In fact, women are more than 17…

Drunk driving continues to claim lives every single year. In fact, in 2018, 188 people died in drunk driving accidents in Colorado alone. Across the country, drunk driving killed over 10,500 people that year.  To help reduce the number of drunk driving accidents on our nation’s roads, an infrastructure law recently included a provision that mandated the use of drunk driving technology. Once…

If you live in Colorado anywhere between Glenwood Springs and Aspen, you probably already know how dangerous Highway 82 is. In fact, this stretch of highway is one of the most dangerous highways in the state. As such, troopers with the Colorado State Patrol are going into 2022 with one goal: to prevent deaths, injuries, and mayhem on this 45-mile stretch of Highway…