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Bicyclists Need Additional Protection on Roads, Statistics Show
Bicycling is a common choice of transportation for many Colorado residents, especially those in Denver. However, bicyclist fatalities are on the rise in Colorado. In 2018, bicyclist deaths reached a 16-year high, at 22 fatalities. The rate of bicyclist deaths has been steadily increasing since 2002, leaving many concerned and determined to make Colorado roads...
Legal Claims vs. Lawsuits: What’s the Difference?
For those who have been injured in Colorado motor vehicle accidents, slip, and fall accidents, ski crashes, or other such incidents, there are two different routes of recovery available. Each of these avenues may provide the injured victim with the compensation needed to pay for medical bills and other expenses related to the accident. However,...
When Does a Bike Become a Moped?
Bicycles and mopeds are among the most popular transportation options throughout the state of Colorado, especially in the Denver area. In fact, some estimate that there approximately 10,000 scooters and mopeds in Denver alone. There are specific laws and regulations that apply to bikes and mopeds, however, so it is important to ensure you understand...
Hours of Service Regulations and Trucking Accidents
Large truck crashes and deaths are on the rise. In 2017, there were 4,237 fatal crashes involving large trucks in the U.S., according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). They led to 4,761 deaths that year—the highest number of large truck crash fatalities since 2007. In Colorado, 2017 saw a slight downturn in...
Contributory v. Comparative Negligence
An accident is not always caused by just one person’s carelessness or recklessness. Whether it is a car crash, slip, and fall, dangerous property accident, or other incident, it may arise because two or more people were careless. Each person contributed to the incident in some way. When someone pursues compensation from another at-fault party,...