Car Accidents

With April being distracted driving awareness month, you may be thinking to yourself, “I don’t get distracted while driving…do I?" You might be surprised to find out you do - and you might even engage in multiple types of distraction. The first thing that comes to mind when you hear “Distracted Driving” is probably...

Many drivers assume that "impaired driving" implies alcohol use. However, the reality on our roads is shifting dangerously. A comprehensive study of seriously or fatally injured road users found that 55.8% tested positive for at least one impairing substance, including both illegal drugs and prescription medications. This statistic reveals a hidden crisis. While society...

Watching the taillights of the car that hit you fade into the distance is a moment of pure shock. In a split second, confusion turns into anger, and then into worry. You are left alone on the side of the road with a damaged vehicle, potential injuries, and a thousand questions about what happens...

Nearly one in five Colorado drivers has no auto insurance. Recent data shows that, approximately 19.7% of motorists in the state operate vehicles without coverage, ranking Colorado ninth-highest in the nation for uninsured drivers. That translates to more than 750,000 people sharing the road with you who have no financial means to cover your injuries if they...

A serious crash can leave you with more questions than answers, especially when you weren’t behind the wheel. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, passengers make up nearly one-third of all fatalities in motor vehicle crashes each year. Many more are left with injuries that disrupt their health, finances, and daily life....

According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, seatbelts saved 191 lives in Colorado in a single year. Yet in the same span, more than half of all passenger fatalities involved unbuckled occupants. For those who survive, not wearing a seatbelt can make more than just a medical difference — it can affect your ability...