Many parents rely on the school district to safely transport their children to and from school. Like any other type of vehicle on the road, school bus driving carries the risk of a motor vehicle accident. An accident involving a school bus can injure students, drivers, and others on the road. Aft...
Colorado was one of the first states to legalize medical marijuana for patients after voters passed an amendment in 2000. Twelve years later, on November 6, 2012, Colorado became the first state to vote in favor of marijuana for recreational use, ending the criminal charges associated with posses...
Driving for Lyft puts regular people to work providing taxi pick-up and drop-off services, without requiring a special license or conditional training. Driving a Lyft or Uber for extra money or as a full-time job puts additional hours on the road. Increased time behind the wheel increases the ris...
Dealing with car insurance can be frustrating. Even after years of paying thousands of dollars for insurance coverage, when it comes time to make a claim, the insurance company does not make it easy to recover damages. However, trying to get coverage when the other driver does not even have cover...
According to data from the City of Denver, traffic accidents reach their highest monthly totals in late summer. Car accident numbers begin to increase in July through October, with September having the highest average number of fatal or serious car accidents. Since 2013, July has averaged 281 ser...
Many people who are unable to drive because of physical disability or medical conditions have to rely on public transportation. However, the public transportation options in Denver are limited, and many people simply live too far to access bus or light-rail routes. According to the American Publi...
Driving for Lyft or Uber is a flexible way for people to make some extra money on the side. However, it can be a risky proposition for anyone who does not take every precaution to protect themselves. Drivers and passengers quickly learn how vulnerable they can be after an accident. The only optio...
Off highway vehicles (OHV) have not been allowed on Colorado roads and highways for a while now. However, there was some confusion from some OHV owners when their ATV or four-wheeler was registered for on-road usage in another state. Colorado Governor Jared Polis recently signed a law that cleare...
Most people end up paying for auto insurance for years without ever making a claim. This makes it tempting for drivers to buy only the bare minimum. Unfortunately, if you do get into an accident, you may realize your insurance is not enough to cover your injuries. Even if insurance is supposed to...
Whiplash is one of the most common neck injuries in a rear-end car accident. Minor whiplash injuries can be treated and most people are able to recover within a few weeks. However, some injury victims suffer chronic pain and permanent damage after a serious whiplash injury. Do not ignore neck pai...
An injury accident can be very disruptive to your life. A vehicle crash that results in an injury means having to deal with car repairs, medical bills, and taking time off of work. On top of all that, the insurance company may be giving you a hard time and only offering a small portion of your da...
Working as a driver for Uber or Lyft can be appealing. It is a way for people to earn money on the side or supplement their income. There is a decent amount of flexibility and the process to sign up is not that hard. However, there are some restrictions that may prevent drivers from being able to...
Fake Uber drivers are not a new phenomenon. The ride-hailing app has a long history of safety concerns when people set up Uber driver accounts in someone else's name. Passengers have been robbed and sexually assaulted by both real and fake Uber drivers. Passengers injured in an accident may find ...
Uber and Lyft are convenient but they may not be worth the cost. The rideshare companies have a long history of questionable conduct and failing to protect passengers and drivers. Now, a woman who was injured in an accident after an Uber ride is accusing the company of trying to take away her rig...
Of the more than 190,000 motor vehicle accidents in Denver since 2013, only about 1% involve bicycles. This is good news for cyclists who share the roads in Colorado, to commute, for recreation, or for exercise. However, it does not include the high number of close calls that cyclists experience....
The growth in the Denver area has changed how people drive. Areas that were once rural ranch land are now bustling new communities. With more people, cyclists, and pedestrians out on the streets and sidewalk, traffic laws have been slow to change with the times. Will reducing through traffic make...
Drivers may only be going a few miles an hour when driving through parking lots. However, even a low-speed collision can cause serious injuries. A fender bender may not seem serious enough to go to the hospital but a day later, the extent of the injury may be more clear. After an injury acciden...
According to the Bank of America, Amazon is the fourth-largest delivery service in the U.S., and continues to grow. Amazon continues to use other delivery services, including the postal service, FedEx, and UPS but is taking a greater share of delivering packages using their own operations. This m...
Thousands of semi trucks pass through Colorado highways carrying goods across the country. The focus of the trucking industry is based on delivering goods as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, this can create an incentive for drivers to spend more time behind the wheel than may be safe. Drowsy t...
The biggest snowstorm in 18 years hit Colorado in March. Colorado drivers should be used to snow and icy conditions but some winter storms are worse than others. Drivers cannot rely on weather broadcasts which can over or underestimate the amount of snow and ice on the roads. As a result, some dr...
A Florida teenager was recently killed in an accident involving an Uber Eats driver. Now, the victim's family is questioning whether these delivery apps encourage speeding and breaking traffic laws. Drivers and the ridesharing companies do not deter speeding. In contrast, drivers are rewarded wit...
Last month, a couple was planning a trip to take a long-awaited vacation. After their Uber arrived to take them to the airport, the Uber driver was helping load luggage in the back. Suddenly, an SUV crashed into the Uber, injuring the driver and both passengers. All were taken to the hospital in ...
St. Patrick's Day is a popular holiday in Colorado. Most people use the day as a way to celebrate Irish culture and history. However, some people are more focused on the drinking aspect of March 17th. If you plan on drinking, make sure you plan for a safe ride home. However, even safe drivers may...
It has been a year since the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic really hit Colorado. When the lockdowns first went into place, the streets and highways around the Denver metro area were pretty quiet. As more people are receiving vaccinations and the number of infections and hospitalizations continue t...
Cars and trucks get regular safety updates to make driving safer for drivers and passengers. However, motorcycles still have very limited safety devices. The helmet is the only major safety measure riders can take. While motor vehicle fatality rates fall, the rate of motorcycle fatalities has not...