Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Colorado
An Optional but Safer Choice for Riders According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), as far back as 2015, 58 percent of motorcycle riders who were fatally injured in accidents were not wearing a helmet, as opposed to eight percent in states...
Higher Speed Limits in Colorado May Make Roads More Dangerous
Despite evidence that more generous speed limits make driving riskier, states have steadily raised their posted speed limits. Forty-one states, including Colorado, now allow speeds of 70 miles per hour or more on certain roads. Eight states have speed limits of 80...
Loss of Enjoyment of Life After a Car Accident
Injuries Can Reduce Quality of Life When someone is injured in a car accident, most people think of the resulting economic damages, such as lost wages and bills for medical treatment and property damage. However, another category of injury -- known of loss of...
What to Expect During Your Initial Consultation with a Colorado Personal Injury Attorney
Information to Provide, Questions to Ask If you've never met with a lawyer before, the prospect of meeting one for the first time about your personal injury case may be intimidating. But it doesn't have to be, as long as you know what to expect. Just make sure you...
Are Self-Driving Cars Necessarily Safer?
The Benefits and Risks of Autonomous Vehicles Driverless-car technology promises many benefits, including shorter commuting time, less traffic congestion, and a drop in harmful emissions. But are autonomous vehicles really safer than those operated by human drivers?...
Laws Governing Personal Injury Lawsuits in Colorado
How Colorado Laws Affect the Damages You Can Be Awarded Colorado personal injury cases proceed in accordance with a number of laws. Statute of Limitations All states have deadlines for filing personal injury claims in court. In Colorado, a person injured in a motor...