December is one of the worst driving months of the year. It has very little sunlight, frosty weather that make the roads slippery and holidays that send many travelers and drunk drivers to the streets together. However, it is not just the highways and county roads that increase in danger this month. Studies by the National Safety Council show that there are roughly around 60,000 injuries and 500 deaths in parking lots and garages every year. A significant portion of…

Many different vehicles are involved in traffic accidents, from large trucks to motorcycles and passenger vehicles. Some, however, are less common but still pose a threat to those riding in the vehicle and others on the road. For example, a scooter may be involved in a crash or a snowmobile, especially in colder parts of the country that see heavy snowfall during the winter months. With winter weather appearing around the U.S., it is important for people in colder locales…

If you live in Colorado, you know that winters can be snowy, icy and cold. Driving in these conditions pose a threat to the driver, passengers and others on the road. To avoid serious and fatal accidents, it is important to respect the conditions and practice extra safe driving during the winter months. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, winter conditions are responsible for 17% of vehicle-related accidents. Snow and ice make the pavement treacherous to drive on,…

The legalization of marijuana in the last decade has been one of the more controversial political topics in the nation. Since Colorado became the first state to make legalize recreational marijuana 6 years ago, several states have joined them in allowing residents to legally purchase weed. Numerous state governments continue debating on whether their citizens deserve access to the drug and consider both the economic and safety aspects of doing so. However, if there is one rule that any state…

While focusing on the consequences of a car accident, some people may primarily consider the physical ramifications, such as broken bones and other types of injuries. It is crucial to keep in mind that these crashes can also bring hardships that may completely shatter a victim’s life even though they are hard, if not impossible, for others to notice. For example, someone may suffer from severe mental trauma after they are involved in a motor vehicle collision and this could…