Have you ever wondered if you could recover for your damages and injuries from a car dealer that sold a car to a driver without a valid driver’s license? The Colorado Court of Appeals recently answered that question in the case of Beasley v. Best Car Buys, LTD. In that case the Plaintiff, Beasley, was…
Read MoreColorado has already experienced a number of devastating winter storms and heavy snow during the end of 2014 and the beginning of 2015. On January 3, 2015, blizzard like conditions impacted the entire state of Colorado. Roads were shut down across the cross state, from US HWY 287 near the Oklahoma border, all the way…
Read MoreThe Colorado Court of Appeals recently decided the case of Johnson v. State Farm. That case involved State Farm’s denial of Underinsured Motorist (UIM) coverage to a named insured, Johnson. The Court of Appeals determined that State Farm had to provide UIM Coverage to Johnson. The facts of the case involved another State Farm insured,…
Read MoreTrampolines provide endless hours of entertainment, exercise, and childhood memories for kids who get to enjoy them. Many parents purchase trampolines with the idea in mind that they want their kids to be outside playing instead of inside watching TV and to them it appears a trampoline is a great activity to release energy. However,…
Read MoreMany motorists are at risk when they get behind the wheel and set out on the road with thousands of other drivers who are operating multi-ton, steel vehicles. Few pedestrians, however, ever consider the possibility of being hit by a car when they set foot on the pavement. As of recently, there has been a…
Read MoreAccording to the American Humane Association (AHA) (2013), there is an estimated 4.5 million dog bites per year. Approximately 885,000 of those dog bites require medical attention. Similar to any injury, children and the elderly are more vulnerable to dog bites and attacks. In comparison to other age groups, fifty percent of dog attacks occur…
Read MoreWithin the past few years across the nation there have been an increasing number of stories in the news about children being run over and killed by cars in their own driveways. A recent example occurred in Denver, Colorado, on May 8,2014. A three year old boy was pronounced dead at the scene after a…
Read MoreDistractions 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…
Read MoreSummer 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…
Read MoreNavigating 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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