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Forbes Magazine Car Accident FAQ
As Colorado gets hit with the early spring storms that always seem to come just before the winter winds down, many people are thinking about road safety, and driving in the snow. According to a report in Forbes Magazine, winter is actually not statistically the most dangerous time to drive. Studies show that the month with the largest number of fatalities is actually August, and that Saturdays have more fatalities than any other day of the week in August. The causes of highway deaths are many and varied, but one thing that seems to hold constant is that driving is more dangerous at night. In addition to obvious factors such as decreased ability to see hazards early, people are also more likely to drive drunk at night, they are more likely to drive too fast at night, and they are less likely to wear seat belts at night. Each of these items is directly related to roadside fatalities.
Have you lost a loved one in a tragic car accident? Contact a dedicated Denver wrongful death attorney today to discuss your options.
Tips for Driving in Winter Weather
Every winter, as the snow falls and roads get slick, there are numerous car accidents. In many cases, these accidents are unpredictable, and probably unavoidable as they are caused by unseen patches of slush or ice. It takes time for the fleet of plows to get out and clear the roads, and everyone needs to use caution. If you or a family member have been injured a s a result of another driver's negligence, speak to a Denver car accident attorney right away. Here are some helpful tips for driving in winter weather:
- Avoid Unnecessary Trips. As traffic slows down and lanes some lanes of multilane roads may be impassable, the ability of the system to handle traffic decreases significantly. It is a good idea to just stay in whenever possible during bad weather. Certainly the surest way to stay out of an accident on an icy road is to stay off the icy roads. In addition, by lowering the number of cars using the roads, which have a decreased ability to handle traffic, the cars that are on the road are safer. Finally, many winter accident stem from a car sliding off the road. If, when this inevitably happens, there are few other cars around, there is much less chance of a minor accident becoming a major one.
Explosion In Lakewood
An explosion in Lakewood appears to have been the result of a drug lab of some kind in a shed, according to CBS Denver. There was an explosion inside a shed on the 1600 block of Ammons street, causing a fire that was able to be put out quickly, but hazmat had to be brought in to investigate the scene. Police do not believe that the shed was being used as a meth lab, but they do think that it was being used for some other illegal drug activity. Some bystanders received very serious burns, and had to be treated at the hospital, although no other structures were damaged in the explosion and subsequent fire. The shed was being used to manufacture drugs, but police will not elaborate on what drugs, other to say that it was not meth. In any event, the chemicals reacted in such a way as to cause the explosion.
Have you been seriously injured in an accident that was caused by someone else's negligent or illegal activity? Contact an experienced Lakewood personal injury attorney today to discuss your options.
Injured In A Car Accident In Denver
A new set of ramps opened at the interchange of I-225 and 17th avenue, according to CBS 4, which should help relieve congestion at an extremely busy exit. The original exit was designed to handle four thousand cars a day, but there have been many more vehicle than that using the interchange each day because of the opening of the CU Anschutz Medical Center and Children's Hospital. As a result, the traffic load at the interchange became much higher than it could handle, so a new exit was built at 17th Ave. One of the highlights of the new setup is that traffic heading to the campus will no longer have to use Colfax, which will ease traffic for everyone in the area. Hopefully, this ease of traffic should also help prevent car accidents.
Have you been seriously injured in a car accident in Denver? Contact an experienced Denver car accident attorney immediately to discuss your options.
Are You Covered Against an Uninsured Motorist
There is a lot of talk about insurance. There are plenty of commercials on TV that encourage people to get insurance. Although it is required in Colorado to have insurance in order to legally drive many motorist choose to drive uninsured. The insurance research council estimated that in 2009 there were nearly 15% of motorists were driving without insurance. This means that there is a constant risk of being involved in a car accident with an uninsured motorist. Do you know what to do if you are involved in a car accident with an uninsured or under-insured motorist? Contact a Denver insurance claim dispute attorney today to learn how much compensation you are entitled to after being hit by an uninsured or under-insured motorist.
Do you know what your car insurance coverage pays for?
Specific to Colorado there is a provisional requirement for the coverage of uninsured and under-insured drivers. Uninsured motorist coverage is a part of your car insurance that you pay to protect you from uninsured or under-insured motorists. In the event that you are hit by an uninsured or under-insured individual your injuries and sometimes damages will be covered. It is helpful to have this policy in a state that has so many uninsured motorists sharing the roads. This is also effective in instances when a motorist who does not have enough coverage hits you. This type of coverage will help pay for all the injuries caused in the accident.
How Much Could Being Tired Behind the Wheel Cost You?
Many people are aware of the hazards of drinking and driving or even distracted driving. However, many people do not realize that driving when you are tired is just as bad. Just recently 9 News reported that a man who was tired had ran into the back of three cars. The driver ran into one car and damaged a total of three parked cars outside of a auto shop. The accident was caught on tape. The crash severely damaged all least three of the four vehicles, which were waiting to be serviced. The video shows a driver of a minivan traveling eastbound on East Colfax Avenue when the driver looses control. The minivan driver slammed into a parked SUV, pushing the vehicle into two other parked cars. It happened in front of Hotchkiss Auto Repair at 6918 East Colfax Avenue. There were three occupants in the van and two of them were injured. The driver Jesus Gutierrez-Gaytan was a wrestler and had told police that he was tired when he was driving home. It is not clear from police reports whether any charges are being filed.
Important Steps To Heed After A Car Accident
Car accidents happen frequently, and it is common enough to see one, but do you know what steps to take to ensure you get the compensation you deserve from your accident. There are obvious steps to take after an accident, like call 911, but are you aware of actions your should take to protect your rights and self from unfair treatment?
While at the scene or on the phone and reporting to the police, it is important to be cognoscente of what you say. One simple rule - don't make any accusations and keep your temper.
If you've been in an accident, it is necessary to take a few steps to preserve evidence in case you need to file an injury claim. If you're not physically able, someone needs to be proactive in gathering evidence at the accident scene to help build your injury claim. A Denver car accident attorney can help you with this important step in your case.
At the scene of the accident, once you've contacted police and gotten everyone to a safe place start gathering evidence.
3 Simple Tips To Help You Stay Accident Free This Year
A car accident can happen to anyone in a matter of seconds. It can affect you in many ways. From the loss of a car, to a life changing injury. Have you been involved in a car accident that was not your fault and you want to know what steps to take next? Contacting a Denver car accident lawyer is a great idea that anyone who has been injured in a car accident should consider.
Here is a compilation of a few different sources advice on how to not only do your part to avoid an accident, but also some necessary steps for after a car accident.
Right now American's are driving cars that are the safest they have ever been. These technological advances have created a very safe nation of drivers. In fact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recorded that in 2012 the United States saw the lowest accident fatality rate since 2008. However, this does not mean that there was not a large number of fatal accidents in the United States. Car accidents are still the leading cause of death for people between the ages 3 and 34. There ared many simple steps that you can do to reduce this number of fatal accidents.
CDOT Worker Struck by Car on 1-70
A Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) worker was struck by a vehicle and remains in critical condition at St. Anthony's hospital in Denver. Sixty-four year old David Wright was in the area directing traffic from a previous accident when he was struck by a silver vehicle and severely injured. The incident occurred off of Westbound I-70 according to Denver Channel 7 News. Wright had gone into the center lane of I-70 to collect some debris when he was hit by the car. Wright suffered major head trauma and received several broken bones. He is reported to survive all of his injuries, yet still remains in the hospital.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 150,000 construction workers are injured on the job every year. Roughly one out of every ten workers will become injured while at work, sustaining injuries that can range from broken bones and abrasions to more serious head trauma. If your accident was the result of another person's negligence, then you have a right to be compensated for those injuries and for any expenses that result.
Lone Tree Man Killed in Single Car Crash
A local Lone Tree county man died after crashing his pickup truck off of Wapsi Avenue. Robert Chamberlain, 23, was traveling just outside of the city limits when he rolled his truck in a single-car accident. Chamberlain was traveling at a higher speed when the incident occurred. According to the Press Citizen and the local Sheriff's department, Chamberlain was ejected from the vehicle and then transported to a nearby hospital. He passed away shortly after from the injuries he sustained from the accident.
Many of the accidents that occur are due to drivers exceeding the speed limits. Speeding is the result of about 40% of all car accidents that occur every year, according to the Transport Roads and Traffic Authority. The faster you travel the higher the risk becomes for death related incident. When traveling at a speed of 85mph you are 32 times more likely to be involved in a serious car accident. By following the appropriate speed limit signs you can help prevent yourself from being involved in a fatal Denver car accident.
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