How does vehicle condition play a role in auto accidents?

How does vehicle condition play a role in auto accidents?

We have covered many of the different reasons why traffic accidents continue to occur, such as DUI. While a majority of people realize that drunk driving is dangerous, some still carry out this reckless behavior and endanger lives in other ways. However, accidents may also happen as a result of factors that are less publicized, such as poor vehicle condition. Whether a driver cannot afford to repair their vehicle, feel as if they are too busy to fix their car…

Want control of your divorce? Mediation might be the answer.

Your family means a lot to you. Your children are your number one priority, and you love your spouse. Despite that love, the two of you have decided to get a divorce. You appreciate each other, but feel that you’d be happier apart. The process of dismantling your life as you know it is stressful. However, you are happy that the two of you are amicable. You want to work through the divorce process together. As a team, you’ve decided…

Circumstances change: Modifying child support agreements to match

For many Colorado families, child support functions as a source of income to meet the needs of the child. Colorado bases child support on the belief that parents should allocate the same amount of funds towards raising the child as if the child still lived in an intact household. To calculate child support, courts factor in the incomes of both parents and the time with the child allocated to each parent. When incomes or custody changes, parents may wish to…

Would a .05 BAC driving limit reduce drunk driving fatalities?

Last year Utah made headlines by introducing a bill that lowered DUI charges to include drivers who were driving with a .05 percent Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level or higher. This law goes into effect later this year. This has re-ignited the argument around BAC and driving. Proponents argue that lowering the average to .05 nationwide would save hundreds of lives, but those who disagree point out that only a fraction of driving fatalities occur between .01 and .08 percent….

Seasonal allergies and motor vehicle wrecks

Most drivers are aware that many different factors can play a role in a crash, such as drowsy driving, the use of intoxicating substances, weather conditions, and the recklessness of others. However, there are certain risk factors that may be overlooked, even by extremely responsible drivers. For example, many people may not realize that seasonal allergies can factor into a motor vehicle collision in different ways. As a driver, it is important for you to be mindful of this issue…