Whether it is beer, wine or an assortment of trendy cocktails, alcohol is served in various forms at most adult parties, and especially at New Year's Eve celebrations.You and your friends are looking forward to a great evening, but if you are the driver, you have a...
Year: 2016
Why you should speak to an attorney before an insurance company
One of the things everyone is advised to do after a car accident is exchange insurance info with the other driver. What many people don't realize is the importance of speaking to an attorney before ever calling the insurance company. Insurance companies make a profit...
Collapsing seats a problem in rear-end accidents
When you buy a new vehicle, you expect that everything will be top of the line when it comes to safety features. You want to trust that the automaker would not release a vehicle that would perform poorly in an accident and potentially subject you to an increased risk...
4 tips to make driving a motorcycle safer
Motorcycles can be fun to drive. Unfortunately, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, motorcyclists are at a significantly increased risk of an accident over vehicle drivers, by almost 30 times. As an individual gets older, it may be even more...
Wet weather safety tips
In Colorado, the weather conditions are often less than desirable. Snow, ice and rain all contribute to hazardous driving conditions. It's important that you stay alert when you're behind the wheel. The Federal Highway Administration reports that approximately 22...
Purvis Gray Thomson, LLP, recognized by peers as one of the “Best Law Firms” for 2017
We are extremely proud to announce that our firm, , has recently received a prestigious honor, being named as one of the "Best Law Firms" for 2017 by U.S. News & World Report. Attorneys from throughout the country, as well as the Denver...
November is deer season
There is always a risk on the road. Driving around Boulder one faces a wide range of hazards: roadwork, distracted drivers and the upcoming winter. To make it more dangerous, November is also the peak season for car and deer collisions. The majority of animal...
Can the phone companies prevent distracted driving?
There are few debates as heated and complex as weighting social responsibility versus individual freedom. Just because something can be controlled, does that mean it should be? If the controller is a business, is it in their best interest to turn a function off when...
Teen driving safety in Colorado
Teenagers can't wait until they are old enough to drive and have freedom. It's a milestone in becoming a licensed driver; however, Colorado laws for teen drivers have helped to reduce accidents vastly among the young drivers.Colorado is one of a number of states with...
Common causes of auto accidents
Thousands of people die on America's roadways each year. Sadly, many of these accidents could have been avoided if motorists had been more thoughtful before getting behind the wheel. And some of the common factors that contribute to avoidable car crashes may surprise...