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It's that time of year again. While winter in Colorado is a beautiful season, it also brings hazardous road conditions that can increase the risk of car accidents. As a driver, it is important to know how to stay safe on the roads during the winter months. And what to do if you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of a winter driving accident.

According to statistics from the Colorado Department of Transportation, there were 95,211 total traffic crashes in 2022. In the state of Colorado, individuals who are involved in an auto accident may be entitled to pursue damages through a claim or lawsuit. However, to establish fault or liability in your injury claims, you may need to provide witness testimonies and statements – among other forms of evidence—to support your case.

Parenting is both a rewarding and challenging experience. When children enter their teen years, those challenges may be magnified, especially when they obtain their driver’s license and get into their first car accident.

Most of us are familiar with the process of filing an insurance claim after an accident with another car. You exchange information with the other driver, take pictures, then contact your provider to start the claims process. Maybe you rear-ended the other driver or maybe they ran a red light—but you can typically figure out who was at fault. But who is liable if avoiding hitting an animal caused an accident?

According to statistics from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), there were 95,033 total traffic crashes statewide in 2022. In Colorado, auto accident victims may be entitled to pursue financial compensation for injuries and damages suffered by filing a claim or lawsuit. It’s crucial to hire an experienced car accident attorney when seeking damages for proper guidance.

Colorado has more than 100,000 vehicular accidents each year. In 2022, the fatality toll increased to its highest level in 10 years, jumping up 57 percent during that decade and 6 percent from 2021 to a total of 745, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT).

Roughly 87% of Colorado’s civilian workforce is covered by workers’ compensation insurance. On average, more than 21,000 work-related injury claims are filed every year.

Being in an accident is a lot to deal with. When this happens, you probably think that the worst is behind you. Unfortunately, there is one more thing to worry about after the accident: the insurance adjuster.

If you’re injured in an automobile accident in Colorado, many drivers figure their own insurance policy will cover their medical and other expenses and losses associated with the accident. However, if you have only the basic auto policy required by the state, you may be in for a rude awakening.

Becoming seriously injured or losing a loved one in a trucking accident is a devastating event. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, there were over 38,000 crashes in the state in 2021 that involved commercial trucks. Of these, over 7,000 resulted in injury, and tragically, 705 were fatal. If a crash like this has affected you or your family, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed.