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Texting And Driving Leads To Death
9 News reports that a man who was texting on his cell phone at the time that he struck three pedestrians with his car has been sentenced will avoid prison. The man was texting while driving down 168th Ave in Thornton when he left the roadway and hit three men who were walking on the shoulder. A 22-year-old man and a 33-year-old man were killed instantly, while the 14-year-old brother of the younger man was injured but survived. The driver pleaded guilty to three total charges, one for each victim in the crash, each carrying the potential for a year in jail. Because the families of the victims asked for leniency in sentencing, the judge sentenced the driver to 300 hours of community service and probation.
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Each year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 30,000 people are killed in motor vehicle accidents in the United states. About 5,000 of those deaths are pedestrians or cyclists who have been caught up in car accidents. Obviously, pedestrians and bicyclists are far more vulnerable to injury or death than those protected by the body of an automobile, with seat belts, air bags, and other safety measures. The number of pedestrians and cyclists killed annually represents about one out of every 6 traffic fatalities. This shocking statistic highlights the need for pedestrians to be constantly aware of their surroundings, but also for drivers to keep an eye out for pedestrians at all times.
35-Year-Old Man Killed In Hit And Run
A 35-year-old man has been killed in a pedestrian accident in Denver, according to 9 News. The accident happened at the intersection of 9th Ave and Colorado Blvd in the very early hours of the morning. Police believe that the pedestrian was crossing the street in or near a crosswalk, but they don't know who had the right of way. They believe that had the driver stopped to check on the pedestrian, he might have survived. The driver did not stop, and the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Using some evidence collected at the scene, Denver Police were able to make an arrest later the same day. Police continue to be concerned about the rising number of hit-and-run accidents in Denver this year.
Have you or a loved one been seriously injured in a pedestrian accident? You need to speak with a dedicated Denver pedestrian accident lawyer today.
Each year, more than 4,000 pedestrians are lost in traffic accidents across the country, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In 2010, 36 of those pedestrian fatalities occurred here in Colorado. Authorities are concerned because the numbers in 2013 seem to be trending upward. There are a number of reasons why there might be more pedestrian accidents, including distracted drivers, as well as pedestrians who are not paying attention themselves to their surroundings. It is very important that both drivers and pedestrians be conscious of road safety at all times.
Driver Crashed His Vehicle Into A Home In West Denver
An SUV driver crashed his vehicle into a home in west Denver just after 6:00 in the morning, according to CBS Denver. The driver said that he swerved to avoid a pedestrian who had walked out in front of his Dodge Durango, when he apparently lost control and drove through the wall of the home into the front room. Two people were inside the home at the time; fortunately neither was in the room at the time, and neither of them was hurt. The driver suffered unknown injuries, and was transported to the hospital for treatment. Insurance adjusters have not yet determined the extent or value of damage to the home.
Have you or a loved one been injured in a car accident? Contact an experienced Denver car accident attorney immediately to discuss your options.
While cars crashing into buildings are not nearly as common as other types of car accidents, they are incredibly dangerous. Obviously, a person sitting on the sofa watching television in his or her living room is not expecting a vehicle to come through the front wall, and the injuries suffered can be catastrophic. Additionally, the people inside the car can face terrible injuries in the crash. And it goes without saying that the damage to the building will be extremely costly to repair. While this is one of the reasons that insurance exists, in some cases, your insurance company may actually require you to file a legal claim against the person who caused the damage.
91-Year-Old Woman Is Taking Action Against Her Insurance Company
A 91-year-old woman who lost her home in the Waldo Canyon Fire is taking action against her insurance company and the agent who wrote her policy, according to the Denver Post. Sometime before the fire, the woman was given a quote from another insurance company, and went to her agent to see if he could match the quote. She wanted him to raise her deductible as a way of bringing down her monthly premium, but instead he lowered her fire coverage. As a result, when she lost her home to fire, she was unable to afford to have the home rebuilt. She believes that the agent wrote the policy negligently, and has sued him and the insurance company for damages.
Are you involved in a dispute with your insurance company? Contact an experienced Colorado insurance dispute attorney today to discuss your options.
When someone behaves negligently, it means that they act in a way that no reasonable person would, or that they fail to act in a way that any reasonable person would. When claiming that a professional acted negligently in performing his or her job, that person is held to a standard of what a reasonable person who is appropriately trained for that job would do. In medicine, for example, there is a standard of care that medical professionals must meet. The question isn't whether any reasonable person would do what the doctor did, it is whether a reasonable doctor would do what the doctor did. The same kind of test may apply to car accidents; would a reasonable licensed driver do what a driver did that caused an accident.
Strange Car Accident In Which A Mans Car Ended Up On A Neighbors Roof
USA Today reports on a strange car accident in which a man's car ended up on a neighbor's roof. In a neighborhood in California where many driveways are built on steep inclines, the man lost control of his car, and it ended up on the roof of a neighbor who was downhill from him. The driver reportedly had a mechanical failure. Neither the driver, nor his wife who was in the car with him, suffered any injury on the incident. A crane had to be used to remove the car from the roof, which was slightly damaged. No one inside the home was injured, either.
Have you or a loved one been injured in a car accident involving mechanical failure? Contact an experienced Denver defective product attorney today.
While this particular case is almost comical, and fortunately no one was hurt, it is not unusual for cars to crash into buildings and other standing structures. In many cases, these accidents are in fact caused by mechanical failure, such as brake failure, tire blowouts, and others. These accidents are obviously unexpected, and sometimes result in extremely serious injuries to passengers in the car as well as occupants of the buildings. When the accident is caused by a defective car part, it may be possible to hold the manufacturer liable for damages caused by their negligence.
Two-Car Crash On I-270
A two-car crash on I-270 caused the highway to be shit down from York St. to I-76, according to 9 News. A 1990 Toyota sedan and a 2002 Mitsubishi coupe were involved in the Denver auto accident, which occurred shortly before 2:00 in the morning. The Mitsubishi driver suffered mild injuries, however a passenger in that car was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Police believe that the crash was caused by the 20-year-old driver of the Toyota, who they suspect was driving under the influence. He was taken into custody after the crash. The actual cause is being investigated.
Have you or a loved one been seriously injured in a drunk driving accident? Contact an experienced Denver auto accident lawyer today to discuss your options.
According to the Century Council, 127 Coloradans were killed in drunk driving accidents in 2010. Of those 127 Coloradans, 18 of them were killed in crashes involving a drunk driver under the age of 21. Some people debate the validity of drunk driving statistics, arguing that someone with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% isn't "really" drunk. One statistic put forth by the Century Council is that more then three quarters of drunk driving fatalities involved a driver with a BAC of 0.15%. This is just about double the legal limit. The good news here is that the number of drunk driving fatalities has trended significantly downward since the year 2000.
Hit And Run Driver Turns Himself In
The driver in a hit-and-run accident in Denver has turned himself in, according to the Denver Post. Two people were seriously injured in the accident, and the driver fled the scene. Upon turning himself in, the driver is being investigated for several offenses including leaving the scene of an accident involving serious injuries. The driver is cooperating with Denver Police at this time. The car left the parking lot of a restaurant at high speed, apparently after a fight, and struck two pedestrians, a husband and wife. The 26-year-old driver later called the police wanting to turn himself in. Police have also recovered the vehicle that was probably used in the crash.
Have you or a loved one been seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident? Contact an experienced Denver hit-and-run accident attorney immediately to discuss your options.
Forbes Magazine Car Accident FAQ
As Colorado gets hit with the early spring storms that always seem to come just before the winter winds down, many people are thinking about road safety, and driving in the snow. According to a report in Forbes Magazine, winter is actually not statistically the most dangerous time to drive. Studies show that the month with the largest number of fatalities is actually August, and that Saturdays have more fatalities than any other day of the week in August. The causes of highway deaths are many and varied, but one thing that seems to hold constant is that driving is more dangerous at night. In addition to obvious factors such as decreased ability to see hazards early, people are also more likely to drive drunk at night, they are more likely to drive too fast at night, and they are less likely to wear seat belts at night. Each of these items is directly related to roadside fatalities.
Have you lost a loved one in a tragic car accident? Contact a dedicated Denver wrongful death attorney today to discuss your options.
Tips for Driving in Winter Weather
Every winter, as the snow falls and roads get slick, there are numerous car accidents. In many cases, these accidents are unpredictable, and probably unavoidable as they are caused by unseen patches of slush or ice. It takes time for the fleet of plows to get out and clear the roads, and everyone needs to use caution. If you or a family member have been injured a s a result of another driver's negligence, speak to a Denver car accident attorney right away. Here are some helpful tips for driving in winter weather:
- Avoid Unnecessary Trips. As traffic slows down and lanes some lanes of multilane roads may be impassable, the ability of the system to handle traffic decreases significantly. It is a good idea to just stay in whenever possible during bad weather. Certainly the surest way to stay out of an accident on an icy road is to stay off the icy roads. In addition, by lowering the number of cars using the roads, which have a decreased ability to handle traffic, the cars that are on the road are safer. Finally, many winter accident stem from a car sliding off the road. If, when this inevitably happens, there are few other cars around, there is much less chance of a minor accident becoming a major one.
Explosion In Lakewood
An explosion in Lakewood appears to have been the result of a drug lab of some kind in a shed, according to CBS Denver. There was an explosion inside a shed on the 1600 block of Ammons street, causing a fire that was able to be put out quickly, but hazmat had to be brought in to investigate the scene. Police do not believe that the shed was being used as a meth lab, but they do think that it was being used for some other illegal drug activity. Some bystanders received very serious burns, and had to be treated at the hospital, although no other structures were damaged in the explosion and subsequent fire. The shed was being used to manufacture drugs, but police will not elaborate on what drugs, other to say that it was not meth. In any event, the chemicals reacted in such a way as to cause the explosion.
Have you been seriously injured in an accident that was caused by someone else's negligent or illegal activity? Contact an experienced Lakewood personal injury attorney today to discuss your options.
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