Denver Personal Injury Law Blog

When behind the wheel of a vehicle, your full attention should be on the road. Colorado law states that a person caught texting while driving could get a fine of up to $300, as well as four points on his or her driving record. 

If you ever get in an auto accident, you may have a hunch that the other driver was texting at the time of the collision. It can be tough to prove this to your insurance company because it is your word against the other driver's statement. However, you do have some options to try to see if the other driver's texting contributed to the accident.

When dealing with the aftermath of a car accident in the Denver area, many people forget to take action to preserve evidence. It is not enough for victims to contact the authorities, file a police report and seek out medical attention. Though the police and accident investigators may take steps to determine the facts of what transpired, you should not rely on their efforts alone to protect you from a miscarriage of justice should negligent party try to discredit your claim, or if you have underinsured or uninsured motorist issues. 

One way to protect the evidence and integrity of your claim is to take pictures of the accident scene, only if you can safely do so. Here are some key areas you should try to include. 

At the end of April, a semitruck hauling lumber plowed into stopped traffic on I-70 in Jefferson County. Anyone who has driven into or out of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains has likely seen the signs warning truck drivers about steep grades. While the accident investigation is not yet complete, there is a good chance that the decline from Floyd Hill to Golden contributed to the catastrophic accident. 

In the winter, drivers in the Centennial State must exercise extreme caution to avoid an accident on mountain roadways. The danger does not dissipate when the snow melts, though. If you regularly drive on I-70, you must also be aware of the dangers of burned-out brakes. That is, when brakes on semitrucks overheat, they are no longer able to stop the vehicle effectively. Here are some tips for staying safe around 18-wheelers on Colorado’s steep roadways: 

It is no secret that the U.S. is going through an opioid epidemic. According to the CDC, the number of overdose deaths from opioids increased six-fold in 2017 in contrast to 1999. Out of all drug overdose fatalities, 68% were from prescription and illegal opioids.

Various demographics use these drugs and acquire them through different means. As an injured worker, one source you need to be aware of is prescription painkillers.