The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that 857 bicyclists died in traffic crashes in 2018, and when you ride your bike, you are the one most likely to sustain serious injuries in a crash involving you and a vehicle. Although bike crashes with a car can be dangerous, riding your bike is still a great way …
When pulled over by a law enforcement official, it is helpful to know what can happen next. When an officer conducts a traffic stop, for example, he or she cannot request a field sobriety test unless you display signs of intoxication. An officer has the authority to stop your vehicle and determine the probable cause …
After a car accident, you may worry about the impact on your car insurance. Even if the accident was not your fault, your insurance company may feel differently. It will assign fault and determine the degree to which you were responsible for the incident. This can impact what happens with your car insurance rates. According …
Perhaps you are the victim of a minor vehicle crash. Your nerves take a beating, but you appear to have no physical injuries other than a bruised elbow. Nevertheless, you should see a doctor promptly because you could have underlying injuries. Furthermore, a medical report will be important when you file a claim for insurance …
If you regularly ride a bicycle to work, for exercise or just for fun, you need to know the laws that apply to Denver cyclists. Although bikers should generally follow the same traffic laws that apply to cars, some unique regulations do exist. Refresh your knowledge of Denver bike laws before your next trip on two wheels. …
Life can get so busy that you barely have time to get a good night’s sleep. However, sleep is essential for your health and well-being. This is especially true if you need to drive the morning after a night of poor sleep. If you do not sleep well, you could put yourself at risk for …
In spite of taking training courses and wearing safety gear, motorcyclists still face a higher risk of injury than other vehicle occupants do when they take to the road. Many passenger vehicle drivers simply do not understand the dangers or do not take the care they should to prevent a collision with a motorcyclist. Here …
With its extensive highways and majestic mountain vistas, Colorado offers some spectacular motorcycling opportunities. However, when you ride a motorcycle, there is always the potential for a collision with an automobile. If that occurs, your chances for serious injury or death are generally greater than for the occupant(s) of the other vehicle. In the interest of …
Colorado is one of the few states that penalizes drivers with a blood alcohol content below 0.08%. The threshold for a driving while ability impaired charge is just 0.05% and carries most of the same penalties as a charge of driving under the influence (0.08% threshold). Learn more about the potential legal consequences for each of these …
Being a pedestrian, especially around busy roads and cities, can be dangerous if you are not aware of your surroundings. It is imperative that you understand and follow all traffic laws and safety suggestions set forth in Colorado for pedestrians to avoid potential accidents, or at least so you know you did everything you could to be …
If you are a parent, allowing your children to ride a bike or walk to school has significant advantages, not the least of which is the opportunity to get some much-needed exercise. However, there are also hazards involved in walking or biking to school. A collision with a motor vehicle as a bicyclist or pedestrian can be …
It is that time of the year again. ELECTION SEASON! And you know what that means? It is time for our annual ballot measure guide. At CGH, we intend to spend our careers fighting for justice. We understand that the fight for justice must take place beyond just the courtroom. When we formed our law …
