Semitruck crashes can lead to serious injuries for the victims. It's imperative that anyone who suffers an injury in a crash takes the time to have a medical evaluation. This can help them to spot any issues that might need to be addressed.After they get the medical...
Year: 2020
Is biking to school safe for Colorado kids?
Colorado parents of school-age children may have fond memories of their own school days when they were able to bike daily to school in all but the worst winter weather. But for many reasons, they may have hesitated to give the nod to their own kids to cycle to school....
Could a simple swivel by drivers save cyclists’ lives?
There is no doubt that Colorado cyclists face significant risks from distracted and negligent motorists. Most mean no intentional harm, but that is of little comfort to you as you're writhing in pain in the street — or worse.One of the biggest hazards for cyclists is...
Fatal car wrecks claim more lives than World War 1 and 2 together
In the last two decades, more Americans have perished in motor vehicle crashes than those who died in both World Wars combined. While this sounds horrific, it gets even worse when you realize that the majority of these fatalities were caused by preventable...
These things may lead to a semitruck crash
People who traverse the roadways in Colorado are likely going to come across semitrucks during their journey. For the most part, nothing will happen when they cross each other; however, it is possible that a crash will occur.For the victim of a semitruck crash, one of...
Some brain injury symptoms won’t appear immediately after a crash
A person who is in a motor vehicle crash can suffer many injuries, one of which is a head injury. This type of trauma is troublesome because symptoms might not appear immediately. It's possible that some brain injuries won't be noticed for days or even weeks after the...
Stay safe with these tips for sharing the road with cyclists
Cycling is a lot of fun, but it is also potentially dangerous. When you're on the road around other drivers, you need to know that they are going to see you and be able to avoid you.Cyclists are entitled to use the roadway, just like any other driver. Sadly, they...
Boulder County cyclists: Watch out for the “door prize”
There's a saying in the cycling community, "Watch out for the door prize." But they are not talking about a gag gift or party favor. They're referring to the unfortunate experience of getting "doored" by a driver's opening car door as you cruise by the line of parked...
2020 is a year to monitor cycling deaths
In 2020, the number of cycling deaths happening in the United States is going to be tracked, according to Outside Online. The goal is to make sure that there is good data on how many accidents are happening as well as why they're taking place.Biking safely is...
How is liability determined in a rideshare crash?
Rideshare services have made getting around the area much easier for some individuals. While the service is valuable, it has introduced a grey area into the law. This is because the liability in these crashes isn't always immediately evident. The issue that you might...