Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Law Blog

Aging Drivers Are a Growing Threat on U.S. Roadways, Study Finds Distracted drivers, drunk drivers and aggressive drivers tend to be the motorists people think of when considering the threats to public safety on U.S. roadways. The findings of a study recently conducted by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and the AAA Foundation for...

Shocking Facts about Colorado Hit & Run AccidentsLeaving an accident scene without waiting for police or exchanging information with other involved motorists is illegal in Colorado. Despite this fact, however, many drivers still commit hit-and-runs, leaving victims on the roadside to try to pick up the pieces on their own.And what can be just...

Holiday Fire Prevention Tips from the CPSC Each year, firefighters in the U.S. respond to about 250 calls related to home fires caused by Christmas trees, according to officials at the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). And while a home fire during the holidays can be as tragic as it may be devastating and...

2015 May End 8-Year Decline of Fatal Crashes in the U.S. For the first time since 2007, there may be an increase in the number of fatal traffic collisions that have occurred on American roadways, according to regulators at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In fact, based on the analysis of initial...

How to Make a Winter Vehicle Safety KitGetting your vehicle ready for the harsh conditions of winter can be integral to reducing the chances of equipment malfunctions. Despite your best efforts, however, you may still experience a wintertime breakdown or collision, leaving you stuck on the side of the road, waiting for help in...