School Zone Safety a Critical Issue for Colorado Parents

According to statistics, 100 children walking or biking to and from school are killed every year in accidents that occur in school zones. An additional 25,000 children are injured in school zone accidents as well each year. While school zone accidents have decreased for children under the age of 12, fatalities for children between the ages of 12 and 18 have increased. This is in large part due to...

Importance of Brake Maintenance in Preventing Semi-Truck Accidents

Driving a large semi-truck or commercial vehicle takes a lot of training and maintenance. Drivers must be trained to operate these large vehicles on the road safely and efficiently. However, even when truck drivers are skilled and trained to avoid catastrophic trucking accidents, maneuvering a big rig that has not been safely maintained can be deadly. Preventing semi-truck accidents is a top...

Drunk Driving Accident Near Loveland Results in Fatality

Earlier this month, a Fort Collins woman was killed and two men were seriously injured in a drunk driving accident near Loveland on U.S. Highway 287 between Longmont and Berthoud. One of the drivers was under the influence of drugs or alcohol when he drifted across the painted center line and collided head-on with a Toyota Highlander driven by 54-year-old Sumei Han. Emergency responders at the...

Truck vs. Bus Accident in Weld County Results in 29 Injured

In July, 29 people were injured after a truck vs. bus accident in Weld County, when the driver of the truck fell asleep behind the wheel. The crash occurred just northeast of Hudson, near County Roads 49 and 24. The school bus was bringing students back to Greeley-Evans School District after a field trip at Elitch Gardens in Denver. While none of the injuries were life-threatening, numerous...

Common Causes of Trucking Accidents

Trucking accidents are complex and often catastrophic – even when they occur at low speeds. From the moment you are injured, insurance companies will begin trying to reduce their liabilities and they will do this by offering you a low-ball settlement. At first glance, this settlement may look fair and even generous. Accident victims that need money now are often tempted to take this first...