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Many people assume auto crashes are the most common type of unintentional injuries, so you might be surprised to learn about the frequency and severity of slip and fall accidents.  According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost 8.6 million people seek medical care in emergency rooms every year because of Continue

Pedestrians suffer injuries in collisions with motor vehicles much more often than you might expect, and those injuries can be debilitating and life-threatening. In most cases, a pedestrian vehicle accident results from a negligent motorist. There are many different causes of pedestrian collisions involving motor vehicles, and it is important to seek help from a Continue

Nobody expects that they will get hurt in a serious car crash when they leave their homes, especially not in a collision involving an autonomous vehicle. Yet the notion of a self driving car accident is no longer a thing of the past. Indeed, in recent years, autonomous vehicles have been tested on roadways, and Continue

Getting hit by another vehicle is scary, confusing, and often devastating even when both cars are traveling at relatively low speeds and only two vehicles are involved in the collision. But what happens when multiple cars are involved in a crash? How is fault determined? If you were recently involved in such an accident, you Continue

When you are driving on highways, neighborhood streets, or even in parking lots, it is critical to take steps to avoid a collision caused by distracted driving. You may be wondering more about how to prevent distracted driving and whether there is anything you can do to avoid a crash caused by another negligent motorist. Continue

Rear-end car crashes are one of the most common auto accidents in the United States. According to the National Traffic Safety Bureau, more than 1.7 million such collisions were recorded in 2012. Many of the victims suffered severe personal injuries and property damage. Have you been involved in a rear-end car accident caused by another Continue

Physical Therapy Following a Car Accident  Car accidents can be burdensome, stressful, and both physically and financially costly.  Here are examples of the most common types of injuries that result from car accidents in Colorado: ·       Neck and back injuries, such as stretched or torn muscles and tendons ·       Continue

Motorcycle accidents are notorious for their deadly consequences, which often result serious injuries, including spinal cord injuries, head trauma, and broken bones. While it is possible to recover damages compensating injured parties for their accident-related losses, doing so can be difficult, especially for those who are struggling to recover with severe injuries, so if you Continue

Motorcycle accidents are some of the most devastating collisions in which a person can be involved. This is largely due to the fact that most occur of these accidents between motorcyclists, who have almost no protection from impact, and automobiles.   For this reason, the injuries suffered by motorcyclists in these kinds of collisions tend Continue

It is important for those who have been involved in slip and fall accidents to take certain steps, including obtaining medical care, filing an accident report, gathering evidence, and if necessary, retaining an experienced premises liability attorney. For help assessing your own options after an injury or to learn more about what to do after Continue