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Print PageSeptember 16th, 2020 | Posted by paperstreet, on Accident Attorney
Dealing With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder After a Traumatic Accident in Denver
People who suffer from PTSD may have trouble resuming their day-to-day activities and may require extensive therapy to help them cope. Obviously, this recovery process is typically costly, and can hamper a person’s ability to work or earn a living. For victims of PTSD who were involved in accidents caused by someone else’s negligence, they may be able to receive restitution to help cover some of these expenses. If you have questions about your specific situation, a Denver accident attorney can help.September 2nd, 2020 | Posted by paperstreet, on Accident Attorney
Sleepy Drivers Make Colorado Roads Risky
The risk of an accident is part of life on the road, even for the safest drivers. While much of the effort to reduce crashes has been on vehicle technology, traffic law enforcement and combating drinking and driving, another factor plays a role in many crashes: fatigued drivers.August 31st, 2020 | Posted by paperstreet, on Personal Injury , Accident Attorney
How Covid-19 is Sparking New Drinking and Driving Concerns
The coronavirus pandemic has changed life as we know it throughout Colorado, across the country and around the globe. It is also making plenty of people quite thirsty, potentially increasing the risk of drivers getting behind the wheel while intoxicated.August 24th, 2020 | Posted by paperstreet, on Accident Attorney
Driver Convicted for Crash That Claimed Life of Colorado Springs Mayor’s Son in Law
A car accident can have life-altering consequences for everyone involved. It can also lead to criminal charges, as a recent case out of Colorado Springs shows.August 17th, 2020 | Posted by paperstreet, on Accident Attorney
SUVs Pose Threat to Pedestrians
Sport utility vehicles have long been a popular choice among car buyers, including some who say they like the sense of protection that they feel comes with driving a larger vehicle. A recent study, however, shows that SUVs are particularly dangerous when it comes to crashes involving pedestrians.August 10th, 2020 | Posted by paperstreet, on Accident Attorney
Autonomous Cars Will Not Make Accidents a Thing of the Past
Self-driving technology is already promising to change the way that people get from Point A to Point B. As autonomous driving gets closer to reality across the country and around the world, proponents often say that the technology will improve safety by eliminating human error. But a recent study shows that even self-driving vehicles are not foolproof when it comes to crashes.August 3rd, 2020 | Posted by paperstreet, on Accident Attorney
Driving Under the Influence of Sleep Deprivation in Colorado
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that one out of every three American adults does not get enough sleep on a regular basis. According to recommendations of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society, adults should sleep at least 7 hours each night to promote optimal health and wellbeing. Sleeping less increases the risk of developing chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and mental distress.July 17th, 2020 | Posted by paperstreet, on Accident Attorney
The Dangers of Teen Drivers in Colorado
Learning to drive is a teenager’s rite of passage. Driving gives many teens their first taste of real freedom. Finally, they can get where they want to go when they want to go there, without having to rely on parents or older siblings for rides.July 10th, 2020 | Posted by paperstreet, on Accident Attorney
Is Driving While Sick Negligent?
When you are sick, the general rule of thumb is to get lots of rest, take the right medicine, and stay at home to recover and avoid spreading your germs to everyone else. But for a lot of sick people, staying home to get over a cold or the flu is not an option—there’s work and school to attend and errands to run. These people may feel like they have no choice but to hop in the car and do what they need to do while they’re sick.June 30th, 2020 | Posted by paperstreet, on Personal Injury , Accident Attorney
