When driving, one of the things you hate seeing is a driver who is weaving in and out of traffic. You know that they’re not safe and that their actions could lead to a crash. Whenever someone is weaving, you have a decision to make. Should you get their license plate number and pull over to call the police? Should you try to get their attention to see if they need help? What you do could make a difference in their…
Divorcing is never something people plan for when they get married. When you decided to marry your spouse, you were dedicated entirely to making your marriage work. Even after they cheated on you with another person, you forgave them and decided to move forward with your marriage. Now, you’ve found out that your spouse is seeing someone else again, and you’ve given up hope of making this work. You feel disrespected and hurt, which is expected. You just want to…
Colorado police believe that a teenage driver was under the influence of alcohol when he or she caused a collision. A passenger who was in the vehicle at the time was severely injured and had to be taken to the hospital for treatment. The teen was arrested for his or her role in this serious accident and was charged with vehicular assault and DUI. The 17-year-old driver and the passenger were traveling at approximately 10 p.m. when the crash occurred. The…
Drunk drivers are nearly always on the roads, even though it’s illegal to drink and drive. Whether they’ve used drugs or had too much alcohol to drink at a local bar, they could pose a threat to your safety. If a drunk driver hits you, do you know what to do next? The other party may be incoherent or unable to answer your questions, and you may be badly hurt. Here’s what to do if you find yourself in this situation….
When a driver involved in a crash that harms another person, there will be serious legal consequences. If that driver is under the influence of alcohol, the penalties are much more severe. Take, for example, a recent case in Colorado. A 32-year-old woman was sentenced to 16 years in prison for killing a 41-year-old man and 43-year-old woman in Breckenridge while she was driving under the influence of alcohol. The collision happened in the evening as she headed home while…
