When a driver hits the open road while relaxed and alert, their patience makes them much safer drivers than anybody who is behind the while upset or rushed. Simply put: Aggressive driving is dangerous. Whether a driver just rushes through traffic or is actually experiencing “road rage,” they put themselves and others at risk. What behaviors are aggressive? There are many behaviors that can be considered aggressive when a person is operating a motor vehicle. Some of these include: Blocking…
Every year, thousands of people are impacted by distracted drivers. It’s well-known that either reading or sending a text can take up to five seconds, which means that a driver won’t be looking at the road at all during that time. Spilling drinks, dropping hot food, getting into an argument with other passengers and other issues can also result in serious consequences. It takes only around three seconds for a crash to occur. If someone you love has been hit…
If someone crashes into your car and injures you, the police should test them for alcohol in their system. If they are over the permitted blood alcohol concentration (BAC), it should be easier to claim that the crash was their fault. What they were doing was illegal. However, in many cases, driver’s come in under the 0.08 BAC limit despite drinking alcohol. Does this make them any less responsible for the crash? Does this make it more likely the insurer…
Those who live or travel in Colorado’s suburbs and the Greater Denver-Metro region know what it is like to navigate state roads and highways. Car accidents caused by drunk drivers and speeding remain high in this area, prompting law enforcement to launch a highway speed enforcement event. In these early months of 2021, the Denver area has already seen two fatal vehicle accidents and five crashes resulting in significant injuries. Enforcement agencies that participated in the operation include: Denver police…
One of the hardest things for police officers to do when responding to a car crash is to determine who was at fault. What they write in their report can have long-term implications for the people involved in the crash. An allocation of fault could mean that one party has a lot of expenses to cover and higher insurance premiums. It also means that the other party has the right to pursue compensation from the one at fault. Illegal activity,…
