A motorcycle skids across the pavement after a sudden impact at a Denver intersection. Traffic stops, sirens approach, and the rider lies injured. In the moments after a crash, one question surfaces quickly: Will not wearing a helmet affect the injury claim? Motorcycle crashes remain a serious motorcycle safety issue across Colorado. According to the…
Electric scooters have become a fixture of urban transportation across Colorado. They are affordable, convenient, and easy to rent on short notice. But as their popularity has grown, so has the number of people showing up in emergency rooms with serious electric scooter injuries. According to a 2024 study published in JAMA Network Open, e-scooter…
According to the National Occupant Protection Use Survey, motorcycle helmet use is increasing, with the number of riders using DOT-approved helmets up 9.5% from 2013-2023. However, helmets are still a central issue in many motorcycle accident cases. After a motorcycle accident, injured riders expect the focus to be on medical treatment and recovery. Instead, many…
Riding a motorcycle in Colorado means you get to enjoy beautiful views and open roads. But riding a bike can be risky. In the first half of 2024 alone, Colorado state troopers investigated 135 fatal crashes, with 15.5% of them involving motorcycles. Motorcycle accidents can be caused by anything, from road hazards to distracted driving. But…
Motorcycle accidents can be devastating for victims and their families – and the physical/emotional impacts of these accidents can last a lifetime. Motorcycle riders are at a significantly higher risk on the roads than other motorists. To put it in perspective, motorcycles account for 3 percent of all vehicles registered in Colorado, but make up…
Motorcycle accidents cause serious injuries and take many lives in Colorado each year. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, motorcycle fatalities reached the highest number on record for the state in 2022, with 149 motorcyclists killed. The Denver motorcycle accident lawyers at Manning Law have experience handling accident cases and know that if a…
