All drivers must beware when they are on the road. Distractions inside the car -- such as cell phones, children or radios -- can draw needed attention from all that is going on around them. Car and truck accidents can and do happen when drivers are not fully aware of...
Year: 2016
Drugs at the center of many car accidents
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can have serious consequences. Traffic tickets and car accidents that happen because a person decides to partake and then get behind the wheel can have lasting negative impacts on those involved. While the tickets may...
Negligent driving may result in car accidents
There are more cars on the road today than ever before, which basically means that accidents are inevitable. Some car accidents are minor, with no apparent injuries. However, many car accidents are much worse, causing serious injury or even death. A 16-year-old...
Man sentenced after intentional car accidents
There have been many campaigns over the years urging people to not drive after they have been drinking or taking drugs. Too many car accidents have been caused by those with altered mind states and reflexes after alcohol and drug consumption. One of those car...
Lawsuits an option following truck accidents
Many people often experience anxiety when driving on the road in the vicinity of semi trucks. News reports frequently feature stories of truck accidents that happen because of the lack of sleep of drivers who had delivery deadlines or because they may not see a...
Financial compensation often sought after motorcycle accidents
Most motorcycle riders follow the rules of the road and trust whenever they are riding that other drivers do as well. No matter how careful a biker may be, however, motorcycle accidents do happen. Colorado Springs police are continuing their investigation into one of...
Husband of slain state trooper filing wrongful death lawsuit
The tragic loss of a loved one due to the negligence of another person can leave a person devastated. After the grieving often comes a decided course of action that may include a wrongful death lawsuit. A Colorado man and his daughter are plaintiffs in a wrongful...
Car accidents can happen to anyone
While police officers deserve the utmost respect for keeping our communities as safe as possible, they are not infallible. They can be responsible for car accidents that cause injury just as easily as civilians. One of those types of car accidents led to a guilty plea...
Car accidents more likely to happen after the sun goes down
Driving can be hazardous enough during the daylight hours, but the chances of an accident increase at night. It is easier for car accidents to happen when it is dark for many reasons. The most obvious is that drivers are not able to easily view all that may be going...
Drunk drivers the cause of many car accidents
There have been numerous campaigns in the past several decades imploring people to not drink and drive. With the impaired motor skills resulting from alcohol consumption, car accidents are very likely possibilities for those who have been drinking and then decide to...