It has been 20 years since cannabis became legal for medicinal use in Colorado. In 2012, it became legal for all adults to use recreational marijuana in the state. Since then, medical and safety experts wondered if legalizing pot would cause a rise in injuries and accidents. According to new...
Serious I-25 Accident North of Pueblo Results in Tragedy
A serious two vehicle accident north of Pueblo on Interstate 25, shut down the northbound lanes of the highway for four hours on Tuesday, January 28th. (more…)
How to Avoid Common Childhood Injuries
Children are society’s most precious asset. After all, children are truly the foundation upon which a family is built. Families in Colorado, however, have witnessed an increasing number of accidents and incidents leading to injuries to children. Although advocacy groups, federal authorities, and Colorado state authorities have taken good steps...
How Does Colorado Rank for Deadliest Car Crashes?
Residents of the Mile High State know all too well the perils of commuting here. Heavy volumes of traffic mixed with unpredictable weather patterns can cause horrific and even fatal car accidents. But how does Colorado compare to the rest of the country when it comes to deadly car crashes?...
Pedestrian Killed in Accident Near Highway 50 in Pueblo
Pueblo police officials are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred near Highway 50 in Pueblo in March. The accident occurred at 9:15 pm on Friday, March 22 near Highway 50 and Club Manor Drive. The victim was wheelchair bound and was attempting to cross the street when they were...
Pueblo Car Accident Risk is Lower than Other Colorado Cities. But There are Still Problems…
Pueblo and the surrounding metropolitan area are home to more than 160,000 residents. It is the primary city in the Front Range Urban Corridor and nestled beautifully along the Arkansas River and Fountain Creek. Just a quick 112 miles south of Denver, the city is one of the largest steel...
Colorado Car Insurance Requirements – How Much is Enough?
How much insurance you need vastly differs from the minimum Colorado car insurance requirements. If you want to ensure that you have enough insurance coverage in the event of a serious car accident, it is best to purchase more than the minimal limits. Without the right amount of car insurance,...
New Car Safety Tech Can Cut Backup Accidents by 78%
Over the last several years, new cars have become equipped with some incredible safety features. This technology has had an instant impact on the number of accidents that occur on our roads. In fact, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, rear automatic braking has been linked to a...
Developing Chronic Pain after a Car Accident
Being involved in a car accident is terrifying and can literally turn your entire world upside down in the blink of an eye. After a car accident, injured occupants are usually treated for their injuries and sent on their way to recover. While initially, the recovery may go well, many...
Safely Navigating Black Ice
The safest way to drive on black ice is…..not to drive on it at all. Unfortunately, that advice is not always practical. If you must venture out this winter, you may encounter roads that have patches of black ice. When this occurs, safely navigating black ice requires knowing a few tricks,...