Mintz Law Firm Blog

Is Distracted Driving really a problem?

By Mintz Law Firm | October 5, 2013

Distractions occur whenever you take your eyes off of the road. There are many driver distractions such as visual, cognitive, and manual distractions which lead to auto accidents every day. Eyes off the road (visual) Mind off the road (cognitive) Hands off the steering wheel (manual) Driver distractions are the leading cause of most automobile…

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Tips for Driving Safely this Summer

By Mintz Law Firm | July 12, 2013

Summer is a season of adventure, filled with road trips, family vacations, and the joy of cruising under clear skies. However, with increasing amounts of cars on the road and ever-changing weather conditions, the risk of accidents can creep into those carefree plans. Staying safe while driving isn’t just about protecting yourself; it’s about ensuring…

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Prevent Parking Lot Auto Accidents

By Mintz Law Firm | June 14, 2013

Navigating a crowded parking lot can feel like its own adventure – the risks of distracted drivers, hidden pedestrians, and tight spaces can turn a quick errand into a stressful experience. Accidents in parking lots often happen when least expected, leaving drivers and pedestrians caught off guard, much like any car accident. By staying cautious…

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CAPS ARE GOING UP, MEANS MORE MONEY IN YOUR POCKET

By Mintz Law Firm | June 11, 2013

  Colorado’s Governmental Immunity Act (GIA) is a law put in place so that governmental bodies cannot be sued unless that body- first grants its permission or under certain exceptions provided in the act. This protection of the government has caused many injured individuals to go without any compensation for harm to them caused by…

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Denver police seek gray car in hit-and-run

By Mintz Law Firm | February 28, 2013

Denver police Lt. Robert Rock said the mother of a 16-year-old girl critically injured in a hit-and-run collision Wednesday morning wanted him to urge the driver who was responsible to turn herself in. “This is a heavy weight to carry on your conscience,” he said to the woman driver through the media at an afternoon…

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Traffic diverted off Colfax as police investigate auto-ped accident

By Mintz Law Firm | February 28, 2013

Denver Police diverted traffic from Colfax Avenue at Broadway as they  investigated an accident involving a pedestrian. Colfax reopened about 5:15  p.m. Raquel Lopez, a spokeswoman for the department, said the accident happened  just before 4 p.m. The victim was transported to a hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene.…

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Car Crash Driver Survives, Good Samaritans Don’t.

By Mintz Law Firm | February 1, 2013

Witnesses described the scene following a single car crash that occurred early on the evening of August, 23, 2012, as “horrific”. The vehicle, an SUV, hit a fire hydrant and a light pole which knocked down a power line and sent pools of high voltage water onto the street. Two Good Samaritans were fatally injured…

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Troubling Increase in Drunk Driving Among Females

By Mintz Law Firm | February 1, 2013

Even as the number of people being killed in drunk driving accidents across the country decreases, there is a troubling increase in another trend-the number of women being arrested for drunk driving. Recently, a conference in Washington DC focused on the reasons for this increase in drunk driving among females. The Transportation Research Board’s annual…

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Traumatic brain injury can waste the brain’s mass by a third

By Mintz Law Firm | February 1, 2013

The National Football League and the Canadian Football League have faced many suicides of players stricken with traumatic brain injury. Cumulative head trauma is the culprit. Another well known sports personality has died: Ted Toogood, a former Toronto Argonaut. Over the years he played the sport he loved, he was battered about the field in…

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Seatbelt Reminder Systems Help Prevent Accident Injuries

By Mintz Law Firm | February 1, 2013

Approximately 50% of people who die in traffic accidents every year are not wearing seat belts at the time of the accident. This is in spite of the fact that national seat belt usage rates are currently at a record 86%. Car accident lawyers believe that more people could be encouraged to wear seat belts…

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