Denver Personal Injury Law Blog

While sharing the road with others, it might not be uncommon for drivers to encounter a variety of potential hazards while traveling. Awareness of these hazards could play an integral role in being prepared to handle a multitude of driving scenarios. As recent reports indicate that nearly 120,000 car accidents occur in Colorado each year, finding ways to reduce the chances a collision will occur could prove imperative.

While there are a variety of circumstances in which an accident might take place, these reports indicate that more than 90% of these incidents resulted from poor decisions. Distracted and impaired driving continues to be two of the leading causes of collisions. Those who operate a vehicles while impaired or fail to pay attention to the task at hand while driving may inherently be incapable of handling to a multitude of scenarios.

A bizarre two-car crash has claimed one life and sent another person to the hospital, according to law enforcement. The Colorado State Patrol believes the crash may have been due to drug and/or alcohol use. Car accidents caused by intoxication are sadly common, but those found guilty are prosecuted to the full extent of the law in Colorado criminal courts. 

According to the CSP, around 3:30 p.m. a sedan was headed southbound on Interstate 25 when the driver appeared to lose control of the car. The vehicle left the road, passing over the cable guard in the center median and launching into the air. The vehicle came down in the opposite lanes and struck a northbound vehicle, which caught fire before leaving the roadway itself. 

It is not uncommon for a crash victim in Colorado to refuse a medical evaluation after a car accident because he or she sees no apparent injuries. However, many injuries are hidden at first, and when the damage becomes apparent, the victim might not link it to the car accident. For example, a penetration injury to the skull will automatically receive medical attention. At the same time, violent stopping and the impact of a collision could cause whiplash and an invisible brain injury that might not receive the careful medical evaluation and prompt treatment they require.

Many of the telltale signs of silent brain injuries become apparent in the days or even weeks after an accident. Moodiness, headaches, and sound or light sensitivity should be seen as red flags, and mental fogginess, problems with focusing and slowed reactions could indicate brain trauma. A brain injury can also cause sudden attacks of anxiety or spontaneous emotional reactions and forgetfulness. Even if only one of these symptoms appears, it would be best to see a doctor.

One woman is in custody and another person is seriously hurt after a car accident in Colorado Springs. Authorities responded to the crash in the west downtown of the Colorado city late on the night of Jan. 25. Police believe that as with many car accidents, the driver in this incident may have been intoxicated at the time of the crash. She is facing serious charges and could face jail time if she is convicted. 

According to the report, around 9 p.m. during the night of Jan. 25, a 51-year-old woman was driving eastbound on West Colorado Avenue at a high rate of speed when the accident occurred. It appears she lost control of the vehicle, which spun across the road before striking a curb and two parked cars. The parked vehicles were thankfully unoccupied at the time of the impact.