Runaway Truck Accidents in Colorado
The Colorado Rocky Mountains are a national treasure in the United States. Annually, tens of thousands of people travel to Colorado to enjoy pristine snow in the winter. To reach ...
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Colorado Car Accident Caused by a FedEx Delivery Driver
Car accidents can be a traumatic experience, and when they involve FedEx delivery drivers, the situation can become even more complex. In such cases, understanding insurance coverage and what steps ...
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The Dangers of Black Ice on Colorado Roadways
Winter brings with it many unique winter conditions that can make driving more dangerous in Colorado. Most drivers recognize the importance of caution during the winter months. This includers scanning ...
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Pain and Suffering in Wrongful Death Cases
Pain and suffering damages can add significant compensation in wrongful death cases. When a tragedy occurs resulting in the death of a loved one, surviving family members are often overwhelmed ...
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What to do After a Trucking Accident in Colorado
Trucks are large vehicles that are responsible for transporting goods and other materials across the country. Unfortunately, accidents involving trucks can happen, leaving those involved in the accident with injuries ...
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Colorado Trucking Accidents: Mechanical Failures
Semi-trucks are essential to the transportation industry, but they can also be a significant safety hazard if they experience mechanical failures while on the road. Mechanical failures can occur at ...
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Negligent Hiring of Colorado Truck Drivers
The trucking industry plays a vital role in transporting goods across the country. The trucking industry is worth over $700 billion and makes up approximately 5% of the total full-time ...
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Colorado Trucking Accidents
Due to the significant increase in size and weight of commercial trucks, Colorado trucking accidents can be catastrophic, causing severe injuries and even death. In 2019, the Federal Motor Carrier ...
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Who is Liable in a Truck Accident?
Truck accidents can be complicated with multiple parties bearing responsibility. The following represents a non-exclusive list of potential accountable parties following a truck accident: Truck Driver: When a truck driver ...
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Can Governmental Employees be Sued for Causing Accidents?
Colorado’s Governmental Immunity Act (“CGIA”) gives state and local governments immunity from lawsuits under certain circumstances. The rationale behind the law was that governmental employees provide essential public services, which ...
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Colorado Dash Cam Laws
Dashboard cameras (“dash cams”) have become much more popular as prices for the technology continues to decline. In Colorado, dash cams can provide important video evidence of a car accident ...
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Can a Party Host be Liable for Drunk Driving Accidents?
We recently discussed Colorado’s Dram Shop laws to explain when bars and restaurants may be liable for accidents caused by drunk drivers they served. Some readers were left with questions ...
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Tips for Avoiding Truck Accidents
Semi-truck accidents are some of the most deadly and destructive of all traffic mishaps. Sadly, many truck accidents occur for reasons that could have easily been prevented. Staying safe on ...
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Colorado Winter Car Accidents – Maintain Visibility
It does not matter how skilled you are at driving if you cannot see. Through Colorado’s harsh winters, drivers must maintain visibility. Snow, slush, ice, and rain form a blindfold ...
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Colorado Winter Car Accidents – Stuck in Snow
Colorado has the highest elevation of any state, causing winter to come early and stay late. The Denver car crash lawyers at Bowman Law enjoy posting info relating to the ...
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Colorado Winter Car Accidents – Black Ice
35% of all car accidents in the U.S. are caused by adverse weather. Moreover, 70% of winter deaths are attributed to snow and ice. In an effort to help reduce ...
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Police Detect Stoned Drivers
Marijuana is nothing like alcohol. It is impossible to conduct a breathalyzer or draw blood to determine if a driver is stoned. So how do police detect stoned drivers? In ...
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Stoned Drivers in Colorado
Given the increased accessibility of marijuana in Colorado, questions have been raised regarding the impact of marijuana on driving. Unfortunately, research has been clouded by inconsistent findings. Some believe marijuana ...
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The Definitive Guide To Colorado Injury Claims
If you were injured by a negligent party, you may have questions about your rights.