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Print PageApril 23rd, 2018 | Posted by paperstreet, on Accident Attorney
National Safety Council: Roadway Deaths Exceeded 40,000 Again in 2017
The National Safety Council (NSC) recently released its auto accident injury and fatality statistics for 2017. According to the NSC, 40,100 people died in auto accidents in the United States in 2017, and approximately 4.57 million suffered injuries requiring medical attention. While these numbers both reflect a one-percent decrease from 2016, the NSC notes that, “[t]he small decline is not necessarily an indication of progress, as much as a leveling off of the steepest two-year increase in more than 50 years.”April 18th, 2018 | Posted by paperstreet, on Accident Attorney
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
The National Safety Council (NSC) has designated April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. While distracted driving is a persistent risk for drivers and passengers year-round, the NSC is using Distracted Driving Awareness Month to highlight the dangers of talking, texting and using in-car infotainment systems behind the wheel.April 16th, 2018 | Posted by paperstreet, on Accident Attorney
What are the Most Dangerous Driving Distractions?
By now, most of us know that distracted driving is extremely dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 1,000 people are injured in distracted driving accidents every day, and each year thousands of people lose their lives due to the negligence of distracted drivers.March 19th, 2018 | Posted by paperstreet, on Accident Attorney
Drunk Driving vs. Distracted Driving: The Effects and Risks are Similar
Drunk driving and distracted driving are two of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents. While the risks of drunk driving have long been well-known, studies have recently identified distractions as equally-dangerous causes of driver impairment.March 14th, 2018 | Posted by paperstreet, on Accident Attorney
Who Is to Blame? 5 Common Factors in Commercial Truck Accidents
Collisions involving large commercial trucks can have devastating consequences, and those who are injured deserve to receive just compensation for their injury-related losses. When seeking financial compensation for injuries from a truck accident, the first step is to determine what exactly went wrong. Once you know what went wrong, then you can identify the party (or parties) that are responsible. Once you know who was to blame, then you can take legal action to recover just compensation.February 26th, 2018 | Posted by paperstreet, on Accident Attorney
5 Tips for Maximizing Your Financial Recovery After a Car Accident in Denver
If you have been seriously injured in an auto accident, securing financial compensation will be an important part of the recovery process. Your current medical bills and lost wages may represent only a small fraction of your total losses; and, to make sure the consequences of the accident are no greater than necessary, you need to make sure you recover the compensation you deserve.February 19th, 2018 | Posted by paperstreet, on Accident Attorney
7 Safety Tips for Driving in the Rocky Mountains
Whether you are a local skier or trail runner or a visitor from out of state, driving through the Front Range and deep into the Rocky Mountains provides endless opportunities for recreation and sightseeing. Your experience will vary greatly depending on the time of year you go, both in terms of the vistas and the conditions on the ground.February 12th, 2018 | Posted by paperstreet, on Accident Attorney
What Caused a 21-Year Old to Die in a Recent Car Crash?
Fatal automobile accidents are never easy to discuss. As drivers, we all have a certain amount of control when we get behind the wheel. We can choose what we consume, how well we’ve slept, and how much time we’ve given for travel before starting up our car. These are just a few of the many decisions we make, each and every time we prepare to get behind the wheel. In this way, we can be fairly prepared to face whatever comes at us during the day.
January 31st, 2017 | Posted by Levine Law, on Accident Attorney
“Move Over” Law More Strictly Enforced
When you’re out on the highway, it’s likely that you’ve seen a police officer or other emergency personnel, pulled over on the side. Whether they’re giving a traffic ticket or investigating a recent collision, it’s a common practice. For most, it’s an instinct to pull safely over into another lane, giving the situation on the side of the road a little more space. However, to reinforce the importance of this act, laws are in place.
January 26th, 2017 | Posted by Levine Law, on Accident Attorney
