Sometimes, drivers get behind the wheel while under the influence thinking that they will be okay. They think that they are still sober enough to stay in their lane and to avoid other vehicles. But alcohol affects a driver's response time and judgment in such a way...
Drunk Driving Accidents
Alleged hit-and-run drunk driving accident kills 2
Drivers and pedestrians in Denver and throughout Colorado are keenly aware of the risk of encountering a drunk driver when out and about. A drunk driving crash can cause serious injuries and death not just to those who are in other vehicles or are pedestrians, but for...
Stay safe and sober this Fourth of July
Fourth of July is a time to get together with friends, eat barbecue and drink some beers. However, you want to make sure you do not go overboard. According to a report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Fourth of July is the second deadliest day of...
Driving under the influence of marijuana in Colorado
April 20 is unofficially a day on which fans of recreational marijuana celebrate and partake of the drug, which was legalized here in Colorado recently. Unfortunately, statistics show that some Colorado drivers are either unaware of or insufficiently concerned about...
Police seek video evidence in possible drunk driving accident
We'll continue from our last post on the unfortunate subject of the dangerous roads in Colorado today. With over 600 lives lost behind the wheel in Colorado last year, 2018 has already seen two highway deaths just north of Denver. In the early evening hours on a...
Drunk driving accident victim’s family slammed with medical costs
The loss of a loved one is never a simple thing for a family to overcome. It affects every surviving member on so many different levels. The grieving process can become especially complicated when the deceased was the victim of a drunk driving accident. During the...
The legalization of marijuana and serious car accidents
With the legalization of marijuana in Colorado and elsewhere, the question arises as to whether there is an associated increase in driving while under the influence of marijuana. However, the answer may not yet be clear. People understand the dangers of driving while...
Victim’s family suspects drunk driving in fatal accident
There are few things more terrifying and tragic than a fatal car accident, but a hit-and-run accident only adds to the already-horrific nature of a car accident. Unfortunately, hit-and-run accidents are all too common, and sadly, there can sometimes be concerns about...
Civil damages for drunk driving accidents
Even the most responsible driver can still end up in a car accident because of a reckless or negligent driver. One of the most common causes of a car accident is drunk driving. Every year, the government releases startling statistics regarding drunk drivers, and every...
National drunk driving statistics are sobering
Mothers Against Drunk Driving, often referred to by its acronym "MADD," is an organization that advocates for the end of preventable drunk driving accidents and fatalities. The organization has a presence in Colorado, as well as other states throughout the nation, and...