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Print PageJune 15th, 2018 | Posted by paperstreet, on Accident Attorney
As Traffic Deaths Rise in Colorado, CDOT Strives to Do Better
In 2017, Colorado saw the highest number of traffic-related deaths in more than a decade. This was despite a decline in fatal accidents nationwide.June 8th, 2018 | Posted by paperstreet, on Personal Injury
Distracted Driving is a Leading Cause of Passenger Vehicle and Commercial Truck Accidents
From teenagers to commercial truck drivers, distracted driving is a ubiquitous problem on Colorado’s roads. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), distracted drivers are to blame for an average of 74 deaths per year, and this number is far surpassed by the number of drivers and passengers who suffer severe traumatic injuries due to others’ decisions to talk, text, take selfies and use social media behind the wheel.June 1st, 2018 | Posted by paperstreet, on Accident Attorney
June is National Safety Month
June is National Safety Month, as designated by the National Safety Council (NSC). For 2018, National Safety Month’s theme is, “No 1 Gets Hurt,” and the NSC is encouraging everyone to “focus[] on reducing [the] leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road and in our homes and communities.”May 31st, 2018 | Posted by paperstreet, on Personal Injury , Accident Attorney
10 Facts to Know if You Have Been Injured in a Car Accident in Denver
If you have been injured in a car accident, your next steps could have long-term consequences for your physical and financial well-being. Here are 10 facts you need to know in order to protect your health and maximize your financial recovery:May 25th, 2018 | Posted by paperstreet, on Personal Injury
What are the Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury?
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) from vehicle collisions and other accidents are alarmingly common. While it is hard for most people to imagine suffering a brain injury, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that millions of individuals seek medical treatment for TBI each year, and these injuries are responsible for approximately one third of all accident-related deaths.May 18th, 2018 | Posted by paperstreet, on Accident Attorney
How Do I Know if the Insurance Company is Offering a Fair Settlement?
If you were injured in an auto accident, received medical treatment and have been dealing with your insurance company on your own, there is a decent chance that your insurer will eventually make an offer to settle your claim. In fact, this offer may come fairly quickly, and you may be tempted to accept so that you can pay your medical bills and move on.May 11th, 2018 | Posted by paperstreet, on Personal Injury
Colorado State Patrol Aims to Reduce Fatal and Injury Crashes by 5 Percent in 2018 After Falling Short in 2017
In 2017, the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) set a goal to reduce the total number of fatal and injury crashes investigated by state troopers by five percent. Unfortunately, the CSP’s 2017 Annual Report shows that this goal was not met. The total number of fatal and injury crashes dropped by three percent – from 4,103 to 3,981 – but crash-related fatalities actually increased by more than 12 percent, from 318 to 357.May 4th, 2018 | Posted by paperstreet, on Accident Attorney
