As technology developers and car manufacturers continue to rocket toward fully autonomous vehicles in the near future, present-day cars and trucks come equipped with more and more driver safety features. Many of these features are specifically designed to keep a...
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What bad habits often cause car accidents?
As the saying goes, people could become creatures of habit. Drivers may fall into routine habits when they get behind the wheel, and that might not be a good thing. A driver might forget to put lights on at night, which may lead to an accident. Sometimes, drivers...
Can negligent maintenance be a factor in truck accidents?
If a truck is not properly maintained, it may be at a higher risk of tire, brake or other significant defects. These defects may make it harder for a vehicle to stop, slow down or take evasive action to avoid a collision while traveling on a Colorado highway. Why...
Essential safety tips for winter driving
Colorado natives are no strangers when it comes to driving in winter weather conditions. That said, severe weather during the winter months and slick road conditions contribute to nearly half a million car accidents and over 2,000 fatalities every season, according to...
What not to do after a car accident happens
While you may take steps to minimize your risk of being in an accident, there is no guarantee that others will be as careful. In 2010, there were 2.24 million traffic accidents that resulted in injuries, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration....
Can an attorney counter a lowball settlement offer?
You got into a car accident and it seemed pretty cut and dried that the other driver was at fault. You figured that you could handle the claims process and get a fair settlement that accurately addressed your injuries and other losses and covered your medical bills....
3 red flags that you have a brain injury after a crash
As a victim of a crash, you may feel stunned. You might be dazed or slightly confused about what just happened to you. The scene of a crash can be frightening and bustling with activity as people check on the victims, call 911 and have emergency teams arrive. As...
Airbag settlement finally made in Takata case
When there is a defective product on the market, that product could be putting people at risk of injury. Take, for example, cases of faulty airbag systems. If an airbag does not deploy as intended, then it could result in someone suffering severe injuries in a car...
Buying a new car? Safety ratings and tests can help keep you safe
Vehicles today are designed to help keep people safe in crashes. One of the things you should look for if you intend to buy a new vehicle is the side-impact rating.Many collisions that happen involve side impacts. A crash in an intersection, for example, could result...
Using your motorcycle on summer nights? Protect yourself
Riding at night is one of the most enjoyable times on your motorcycle. For you, seeing the nightlife in Boulder is relaxing, and you like the buzz of people at bars and local events.You're also aware that riding a motorcycle at night is more dangerous than if you were...