In 2022, the number of motorcycle accident deaths in Colorado was higher than it had been in 20 years. The Colorado Department of Transportation recorded 149 motorcyclist deaths in 2022, representing 20 percent of all traffic fatalities in the state. If you operate a motorcycle in Colorado, our Denver motorcycle accident lawyers recommend it is…
As a motor vehicle driver, it is your legal responsibility to prevent collisions with bicyclists and pedestrians as much as possible. You have a duty to protect these vulnerable road users by obeying traffic laws and respecting their rights to the road. Follow these tips from our Denver bicycle accident lawyers for safely sharing the…
Bicyclists and pedestrians are the road’s most vulnerable users. This means they are the most at risk of serious and fatal injuries in traffic accidents. In an effort to prevent collisions between bicycles and motor vehicles, Colorado lawmakers have instituted many bicycle laws. Denver bicycle accident lawyers recommend obeying these laws in order to keep…
Colorado is a beautiful location for bicycle riding, but it also presents various accident risks for vulnerable and unsuspecting cyclists. Distracted and negligent drivers, road defects and hazards, and dangerous weather conditions all contributed to the hundreds of bicycle accidents reported in Colorado annually. Keep yourself safe with a few basic bicycle riding tips. Wear…
Bus driver fatigue is a significant issue that has been compared to drunk driving in terms of how much it impacts a driver’s ability to safely control a motor vehicle. Drowsy and fatigued bus drivers pose a serious threat to the safety of passengers, other drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. Unfortunately, the nature of the job…
A school bus accident is a worst-case scenario that no parent wants to imagine. Yet, sadly, these accidents injure and kill children each year. Despite federal and state safety laws, not all schools in Colorado take the correct steps to ensure reasonably safe school buses and bus drivers. If your child gets hurt in a…