National Safety Month Highlights Dangers of Fatigue
The National Safety Council (NSC) has designated June as National Safety Month. The week of June 12 will focus on fatigue while driving and in the workplace. The NSC is emphasizing this because we often overlook how important it is to get a restful night's sleep....
Colorado’s ‘Coal-Rolling’ Diesel Drivers Face Fines
"Black," "noxious," "toxic," and now, "illegal" are some of the adjectives that can describe the thick clouds of smoke that pour from the exhausts of some trucks on Colorado streets and highways. Gov. John Hickenlooper promised to sign into law a bill prohibiting...
Should Child Safety Seats Be Replaced After a Car Accident?
You probably know that all 50 states require those under the age of 18 should use a seat belt while traveling in a vehicle. In Colorado, children under the age of 8 must be in a child restraint seat or booster seat, and it's recommended that even if they're 8, they...
Were You Affected by Hyundai’s Latest Recall?
As a car owner, it's something you never want to hear: Your car has been recalled. In the past couple of years, these notices have become all too common. In 2015, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) noted a record-breaking 51.2 million...
Colorado Auto Insurance Rates Go Up … Again
You may have seen recent news reports about insurance rates climbing in Colorado, and there are a few reasons for that. One of the reasons may surprise you. It has nothing to do with you and your insurer. Instead, it may have to do with a small percentage of car...
Rules of the Road Apply When Parking
It's a statistic you don't hear much about, but according to the National Safety Council (NSC), every year thousands of people are injured and hundreds are killed in accidents that occur in parking garages or parking lots. These accidents account for some 60,000...