Denver Personal Injury Law Blog

Motorcyclists in Denver and throughout Colorado know they face major risks when they take to the roads. Still, they enjoy the activity and put their faith in other drivers adhering to the law and making certain they keep an eye on riders to ensure that everyone is safe. Unfortunately, accidents will happen. With the vulnerability of motorcyclists, any wreck can lead to catastrophic injuries and death. Those impacted should remember their rights to seek compensation in a legal filing.

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a pickup truck after which the driver of the pickup fled the scene. The accident happened in the late afternoon at approximately 4:35 and occurred at an intersection. The pickup, a 2009 Dodge that was silver/blue, hit the bike and took off. The license plate is known. First responders arrived at the scene and took the rider to the hospital. Initially, the injuries were said to be possibly life-threatening. The rider was later declared dead while at the hospital. There was believed to have been damage to the pickup from the accident.

Experienced drivers in Denver and throughout Colorado will be concerned when encountering a teen driver. Younger drivers lack the experience to handle all situations and be fully prepared to what they are inevitably going to face on the road. Studies examine the common issues with teens behind the wheel. And, a new one from AAA indicates that teens could be distracted and have a fatal accident not because of a device, but also because of having another teen in the vehicle with them.

The data in the study is from 2016. It states that teens tend to place others in danger when driving. In Colorado alone, there were 50 people who died after a car accident with a teen driver in 2016. A spokesman for AAA says that teen recklessness behind the wheel combines with their lack of experience to create dangerous situations. When there is a teen in the vehicle with them, this is made worse not just for them, but also for others on the road.

When there is an auto accident in Colorado, there could be a multitude of reasons for it to have occurred. People who are violating the law when texting and driving, drinking and driving, behaving negligently or recklessly are all ways in which a wreck can happen. Studies are often conducted to assess the causes of a collision. One that is increasingly problematic -- despite the legality of its use -- is when drivers are behind the wheel after having used marijuana. Although it is legal to use, driving under the influence of marijuana is against the law and is dangerous. This should be factored in after a crash.

Our state has been one of the most progressive states in the U.S. when it comes to marijuana, legalizing it for recreational use. However, a new study has shown that states, like Colorado, where its use has been legalized are having an increase in auto accidents. There were two studies, one by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), and the other by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). They showed that the four states -- including here -- that have legalized marijuana have had an uptick in accidents.

The roads in Denver and throughout Colorado are dangerous for anyone who is using them in a vehicle or as a pedestrian. For motorcyclists, the risks are magnified. Not only is the weather a concern in the state, but there are constant dangers to navigate with other drivers who might be operating their vehicles recklessly, speeding, driving while distracted or do not follow the law in yielding to motorcyclists. When there is an accident, the rider can suffer catastrophic injuries and death when involved in a wreck with a conventional automobile. In the aftermath, those affected must remember the importance of legal assistance to consider a lawsuit.

A collision between an SUV and a motorcycle led to the death of the passenger on the bike. The accident happened in the mid-morning, shortly after 10 a.m. According to the investigation, a 2013 Ford Escape was heading north and was in the left turn lane. As the driver, a 68-year-old woman, made the left, she went directly into the path of the 2001 Harley-Davidson motorcycle that was heading south. The bike crashed into the front of the Ford. The operator of the motorcycle, a 42-year-old man, was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The female on the back of the motorcycle, 37, was taken to the hospital and died there.