If you have ever lost your keys, performed poorly on a test, or nearly walked in front of a car because you were upset, then you know first hand what emotional distress can do to you. Driving while gripped by strong emotion is every bit as distracting as texting or using a cell phone. Like alcohol, this state of...
Continue ReadingPeople live busy lives and tire care isn’t at the top of their priorities. For them, taking care of their tires means using common sense such as adding air to a tire that looks under inflated and replacing tires that have worn tread. Broadly speaking, keeping your tires properly inflated and replacing worn tires is more or less the...
Continue ReadingHuman beings are at their most vulnerable when their lives are interrupted by a devastating accident. In these trying times, family and friends can provide much-needed support, but something more may be necessary.
Continue ReadingOne thing that many personal injury law firms would like drivers to understand is that not all injuries are immediately apparent. For this reason, you shouldn’t dismiss the medical evaluation at the scene, even if you don’t think you were hurt. The adrenaline and endorphins that your body will release in the aftermath of an accident may actually dull...
Continue ReadingUpdated on May 23, 2019. When it comes to seasonal driving, winter is by far the most demanding for motorists in Colorado. New drivers often find it horrifying, and even the most experienced drivers find it precarious at times. The reason for this is simple: cars have poor to mediocre traction on snow or ice-covered roads. This poor traction...
Continue ReadingResponsible drivers avoid the common hazards that cause motor vehicle accidents such as speeding, texting while driving, failure to maintain a safe following distance, and driving under the influence. However, it’s the overlooked hazards that you are not prepared for that can cause a great deal of harm. Here are three commonly overlooked dangers that get little attention yet cause car accidents:
Continue ReadingUpdated on May 23, 2019. Let’s face it: you might be the world’s safest driver, but you can still get into an accident. Even if you follow all the rules of the road exactly, that doesn’t mean that everyone else will. With an average of 6,000,000 car accidents occurring each year in the United States, it’s fair to say...
Continue ReadingThose who have the need for speed sometimes turn to motorcycles to experience the road in a whole new way. While fun and exciting, motorcycles can also be dangerous as there is less protection if a crash occurs. Fortunately, knowing about common kinds of accidents involving motorcycles can help bikers and others on the road avoid trouble.
Continue ReadingUpdated on May 23, 2019. Certain industries pose a higher risk of serious or fatal injuries. With more and more workers being seriously hurt on the job, the construction industry is frequently cited for violating federal safety standards.
Continue ReadingApproximately 4.7 million dog bite accidents occur each year, most involving children under the age of 14. In some cases, dog bite injuries are very serious and require emergency treatment or surgery. Dogs react to a person’s gestures and body language. If he isn’t used to you or your behavior, he may think that you’re a threat. It’s important for adults...
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