For U.S. Travelers, August Is the Riskiest Month of the Year
Why will there be so many auto accidents this month? As a new school year approaches, some families are preparing for one last summer trip this August. August is also important to traffic officials: it's the month with more auto accident deaths than any other month of...
How to Protect Your Kids from Airbag Risks
Airbags may be great for reducing injury in an auto accident but may be deadly for children. First developed in the 1950s, airbag technology became ubiquitous after Ford made the devices standard in all production vehicles in 1990. Over the years, airbags have...
Advanced Technology Can Make Streets Safer for Pedestrians
Is walking along the street about to become a less-risky proposition? In February of 2019, Automotive News reported that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), one of the organizations that evaluates the safety of vehicles, “is preparing to add pedestrian...
Keeping Kids Safe in Automobiles
Seat Belt and Child Restraint Laws in Colorado According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a leading cause of death among Americans during the first three decades of life is motor vehicle accidents. This risk can be cut in half simply by using seat...
Can a Pedestrian Ever Be At Fault in an Auto Accident?
Liability may be shared by both the driver and the pedestrian under some circumstances. As in any growing area that is popular with visitors, there are often many pedestrians in Colorado. Unfortunately, though, more pedestrians also means more accidents. According to...
Automatic Isn’t Enough
Some Drivers Have the Wrong Idea About the High-Tech Safety Features of New Cars If you have driven a new vehicle lately, you can't help but notice all the new safety features available--especially if you have just switched from an older model. But some people don't...