Are Long-Haul Truckers More Likely to Have an Accident?
The Factors That Contribute to Colorado Commercial Truck Accidents There are almost two million long-haul truckers in the United States. In 2017, the trucking industry in Colorado provided 110,200 jobs, or 1 out of 20 in the state. Over the last forty years, their...
For Drivers of Large Trucks, Colorado Is One of the Most Dangerous States
Major Hazards on Colorado Roads Lead to Accidents Every year, some 450,000 truck accidents occur involving 18-wheelers, crashes that result in thousands of fatalities. Commercial trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, and it takes great skill to control these vehicles...
What Colorado Negligence Claims Are Made Of
Duty ● Breach ● Cause ● Damages Negligence is an important factor in any Colorado personal injury claim. Determining negligence typically involves proving four key elements: duty, breach, cause, and damages. An injured person must prove that someone had a duty to...
A Personal Injury Lawyer’s Responsibilities to Clients
6 Important Things You Have a Right to Expect When Filing a Colorado Lawsuit The attorney-client relationship is just that -- a relationship between two parties, complete with rights and responsibilities for each. These are some of the things a client should expect...
Colorado Commercial Truck Accidents Have Many Causes
Complexity Makes Responsibility Hard to Determine In 2017, 4,889 large trucks and buses were involved in fatal accidents, an increase of nine percent over the previous year, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Who is responsible for...
How to Share the Road With 18-Wheelers
Avoid Being Involved in a Deadly Truck Accident The summer months are going to be a very busy time on our nation's roads. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), 100 million people will be traveling this summer, many by vehicle. Which means that our...