Distracted driving–mainly the buzzword for texting while driving–has been the subject of many policy debates and legislative initiatives. Almost all state has laws which directly target the act of texting
In October 2013, a woman in California wearing Google Glass became the first person to be pulled over for speeding and then issued an additional citation for wearing the headgear.
Kerry Kennedy, daughter of the late Robert F. Kennedy, was arrested on July 13, 2012, for Driving Under the Influence. After driving erratically on the Interstate, Kennedy crashed her
In 1998 a British doctor named Andrew Wakefield published a study claiming that autism in 12 British children was linked to them being vaccinated for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR).
In February 2014, First Lady Michelle Obama is celebrating the fourth year of her “Let’s Move” campaign against childhood obesity in this country. One-third of children in the United States
There is an epidemic sweeping the metropolitan Denver, Colorado area, and it is putting people in hospitals and morgues at an alarming rate. But it is not an infectious disease;
On January 29 of this year, three inches of snow and ice fell on the city of Atlanta, Georgia. Despite the dire warnings about the storm, and the forecasts of
Truck accidents are increasing every year. According to the US Department of Transportation, approximately 500,000 truck accidents occur every year in the United States. Because trucks tend to be such
Colorado, like many other states, has a statute that limits the amount of non-economic losses the family or beneficiaries of a decedent can recover in a wrongful death action. The amount differs
When the Target security breach was first announced, it took a while for the magnitude of the damage to be realized. Then other retailers announced security breaches, and then Target
Like much of the country, the people of Colorado are divided over whether more guns will equate to more safety. In a recent poll, 50% of people in Colorado support the
It was THE breaking news, no matter what news station you watched, what cable news network you turned to, what social media outlet you logged onto…it was THE story: Justin Bieber
A lot has been discussed about the legalization of marijuana and the first retail sales that began on January 1, 2014. Much has also been made of the conflict between state
On January 23, 2014, there was a new development in the tragic case of Marlise Munoz, the 33 year old Texas wife and mother of a 15 month old son,
The first weekend of 2014 ushered in a so-called polar vortex that put much of the country in the icy grip of sub-zero temperatures. Records were shattered across the nation’s heartland
The repercussions of the security breach on Black Friday that compromised the credit and debit numbers and other personal information of up to 110 million customers continue to unfold. Neiman Marcus reported
It has been almost two years since San Francisco Giants fan Bryan Stow was nearly beaten to death in the parking lot of Dodger Stadium. But the violence surrounding sports–all types and
On June 15, 2013, on a rural road near Fort Worth, Texas, a wealthy 16-year-old was driving his friends around in his dad’s Ford pickup truck. Earlier
Holiday stress isn’t just evident on Black Friday where people compete for the best deals…or in malls where last-minute shoppers look hurriedly for that special gift…or at offices and schools
In October of this year, 14 sick and elderly patients were abandoned at a Castro Valley, California, assisted living facility. The Department of Social Services had ordered the Valley Manor Community Care
Despite city and state government leaders spending millions of dollars to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety in Denver, the number of auto-pedestrian and auto-cyclist accidents continues to rise. In fact, hit
Elections on November 5, 2013, showed that a number of other states are now willing to follow in the steps of Colorado and legalize the recreational use of marijuana. But
Teen bullying is seemingly being discussed everywhere–the news, social media, community centers and back yards. In fact, according to the CDC, 1 in 4 middle school students reports having been a
You may be familiar with the video and the story by now. Two men and a teenage boy were hiking through a State Park in Utah when one of the
The now infamous confrontation between the biker group called “Hollywood Stuntz” and the SUV with a young family inside has generated a national conversation about how bikers and automobiles can and should
We all know that driving while intoxicated is dangerous and illegal. Finally, it seems we are beginning to realize the same about texting while driving – it is now a
The Colorado Skier Safety Act, passed in 1979, has been protecting ski resort owners from lawsuits and soaring insurance costs. The few lawsuits that have moved forward were limited to
It is that time of year again: the leaves begin to fall, the weather turns a bit chilly, and…football reigns supreme. Many of us look forward to watching our favorite
Amazon and the United States Postal Service are combining forces to offer Sunday delivery of packages. At first, the Sunday delivery will be in New York and Los Angeles metropolitan
Binge drinking has become a huge problem, not only on college campuses, but in society at large. Binge drinking is defined by the CDC as 5 or more drinks in a row
Historically, sovereign immunity protected federal and state governments and their employees from being sued without their consent. However, in modern times the trend has been toward holding government accountable. For
On October 4, 2013, an early snowstorm took Colorado by surprise. Many were not ready for the winter season just yet. The wet, heavy snowfall brought down power lines, made roads slick,
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) defines fatigue as “mental or physical exertion that impairs performance.” This terse description fails to capture the life-altering consequences of driver fatigue when
If we have children who plan to trick or treat, or we intend to invite trick or treaters onto our property, or even if we are simply sharing the roads
Every Denver motorcycle crash lawyer has dealt with at least one case in which the right gear protected a rider’s life – or the wrong gear resulted in death or
Choosing the right football helmet for young players doesn’t have to cost a fortune. New research shows that more expensive helmets do not protect players from concussions and other brain
The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a number of new safety regulations in recent years. Addressing everything from truck and bus driver health to hours of
After over two years of sitting stalled in review, draft regulations protecting workers from exposure to silica dust were passed recently by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Denver
Emergencies can happen at any time. While you cannot always prevent or avoid an emergency situation, you can help your family make a plan, and know what to do to
Three reports of fires inside the passenger compartments of 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs have prompted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to investigate the need for a recall,
Every Denver accident attorney has seen a situation in which, despite a person’s best intentions, their actions cause injury to others. Nowhere are these cases more tragic than when a
Denver personal injury lawyers who help victims of nursing home abuse and neglect often find that, while families and friends are quick to spot signs of physical, mental, and emotional
Indoor “trampoline gyms” have popped up across Colorado and the United States in recent years in response to a new popularity for the bouncy activity. However, many localities are discovering
Toddlers and pre-school children learn by exploring their worlds. Everything is an opportunity for them to discover something new. In particular, young children learn by playing. They spend a great
As of July 1, 2013, several changes to the federal Hours of Service (HOS) rules for truck drivers have become final. The HOS rules limit the number of hours a
Recently, Colorado motorcycle accidents have claimed the lives of several bikers and caused injury to several more. The series of deadly crashes includes two separate Colorado Springs accidents that claimed
Every Denver injury lawyer has had clients who suffered injuries in a bicycle accident. While wearing your bicycle helmet can help protect you from serious injuries if you are hit,
Workers’ compensation insurance covers medical bills and certain other losses when a Colorado employee is injured on the job. Unfortunately, although all Colorado workers may dedicate plenty of effort to
Residents of Medicare or Medicaid-Certified nursing homes have several legal rights when it comes to reporting nursing home abuse or neglect. Denver personal injury attorneys strive to ensure that Colorado nursing home
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