Many people are concerned about being involved in a crash on the highway or in heavy rush hour traffic. In fact, one in five accidents occur in parking lots, as reported on CBS News. On average, 50,000 parking lot crashes occur every year in the U.S., killing 500 or more and injuring 60,000 people.
Continue ReadingThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has hours of service regulations in place to help prevent driver fatigue, a leading contributing factor to truck accidents. Under current regulations, truck drivers are allowed to drive 11 hours a day. This hours-of-service time limit is likely too liberal, as driver fatigue remains a pervasive problem. Even so, the U.S. Department...
Continue ReadingWe at the Tenge Law Firm, LLC are afraid that the announcement dates for the 2020 Your Time To Climb Scholarship finalists and winner have been postponed. The number of submissions we received were truly overwhelming. It is amazing that the current generation of high school seniors are so enthusiastic about their futures, and we are excited to begin...
Continue ReadingSchool buses rank among the safest forms of transportation to take your children to and from school. But accidents can and do happen. Every year, approximately 17,000 children are treated in emergency rooms for school bus injuries, as reported by Stanford Children’s Health. Thanks to modern school bus design, most of the injuries children suffer in bus traffic crashes...
Continue ReadingAfter a 30-year ban, it seemed as though pit bulls would once again be allowed on the streets of Denver. In February 2020, the City Council voted seven to four to amend the code banning pit bulls entirely. However, Mayor Hancock took a stand against the movement, and vetoed the ban repeal.
Continue ReadingMotor vehicle collisions, slip and falls, and construction accidents can all cause broken bones. Fractures occur when the force of impact against the body is stronger than the bone can withstand. There are many different types of fractures, and treatment will depend on the type, location, and alignment of the fracture.
Continue ReadingJanuary 9 is the most dangerous day of the year for Colorado workers, according to a new study from Pinnacol Assurance. Pinnacol’s research has shown that this is the one day of the year with a particularly large number of workers’ compensation claims for weather-related injuries. This comes from data collected and analyzed by Pinnacol over the past five...
Continue ReadingIf you have been injured due to the actions of another person, you have the right to file a personal injury claim for compensation. So, how does a personal injury lawsuit work in Colorado? The process you go through will depend on the nature and extent of your injuries, the type of claim you have, and the specifics of...
Continue ReadingPeripheral nerve injury can cause pain, weakness, and numbness, usually in the hands or feet. It affects nerves in the body lying outside of the brain and spinal cord. These nerves are responsible for movement and sensation, as well as function of the glands and organs.
Continue ReadingColorado has been elevated to the second best place to live in the U.S., according to a survey published on 24/7 WallSt. This study showed that Colorado residents are likely to live longer, have healthier lives and enjoy a better quality of life. Our population is rapidly increasing, which may have its benefits, but it also means more traffic...
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