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Some statistics about motorcycle accidents

Posted On January 27, 2015 I Firm News,Motor Vehicle Accidents

Motorcyclists in Colorado might be interested in learning more about some facts and statistics related to motorcycle accidents. State law only require motorcycle riders and passengers aged 17 and younger to wear helmets while in transit. Most states have similar …

The causes of truck crashes

Posted On January 19, 2015 I Firm News,Motor Vehicle Accidents

Some Colorado residents may have been involved in truck accidents. According to data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 3,921 people killed in such crashes in 2012 throughout the country. This represented a 4 percent increase …

Fines hit automakers for inadequate defect reporting

Posted On January 15, 2015 I Firm News,Products Liability

Colorado motorists can expect stronger enforcement of the Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation Act among car manufacturers. Record fines against automakers imposed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration act as a warning against manufacturers with lax reporting practices.…

Symptoms and treatment of whiplash

Posted On January 7, 2015 I Firm News,Motor Vehicle Accidents

Individuals who have been involved in a car accident in Colorado may have suffered from a condition known as whiplash, which is a generic term for injury caused by a sudden jot that affects a person’s neck. The injury is …

Drunk driving causes thousands of deaths each year

Posted On January 2, 2015 I Firm News,Motor Vehicle Accidents

Drunk driving refers to anyone who drives with a blood alcohol concentration above the legal limit. California has a legal limit for both drivers above and below the legal drinking age. The BAC of an individual varies based on the …

Keurig recalling millions of coffee makers after burn reports

Posted On December 29, 2014 I Firm News,Products Liability

Some coffee drinkers in Colorado might have to reevaluate how they brew their morning cup. On Dec. 23, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Keurig Green Mountain was recalling over 6.6 million coffee makers in the United States. …

Proving manufacturer liability in Colorado

Posted On December 17, 2014 I Firm News,Products Liability

Regardless of how careful a manufacturer is in producing a safe product, it may be liable for injuries sustained while using that product. However, it may be difficult to prove in court that a defective product was the main cause …