Distracted driving is one of the most dangerous driver errors. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 3,522 people lost their lives in accidents involving distracted drivers in 2021 alone. This represented about 8 percent of all fatal accidents in that year. The NHTSA recognizes three main types of distracted driving: manual,...
Read More If you were involved in a car accident in Denver, you may wonder if your vehicle will be considered totaled, or a “total loss,” to an insurance company if one or more airbags deploy. The potential value of your car accident claim can vary based on the extent of your property damage. If your...
Read More Changing lanes is a risky maneuver that can lead to a devastating car accident if the driver isn't careful. Unfortunately, not all drivers are careful or prudent when changing lanes. Even if you are the driver changing lanes, other drivers must be aware of your vehicle and adjust their driving accordingly. If you have...
Read More Hundreds of government vehicles owned by the state traverse the roads of Colorado each day. Police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, other emergency vehicles and government agents share the road with civilians in both marked and unmarked vehicles. While these vehicles are essential for protecting the safety of citizens and providing public services, they can...
Read More On August 29, 2021, a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run collision at the intersection of Lalor Street and Route 129 in Trenton, New Jersey. Months earlier, another pedestrian was struck and killed by a car while crossing the same intersection. In 2016, one of the crossing guards – assigned at the intersection...
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