Wreck, Spinal Injuries Lead to Largest Personal Injury Award in Colorado

Wreck, Spinal Injuries Lead

A car wreck that involved spinal cord and cervical injuries has led to a $52 million award – the largest personal injury award in Colorado history.

The Case at a Glance

As the victim was riding in her 1994 Honda Civic, another driver attempted a U-turn and drove across the median before crashing into the victim’s car. The Civic rolled multiple times, causing the woman to suffer the spinal cord and cervical injuries.

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Man Who Fled A Deadly Wreck Loses $7 Million Wrongful Death Case

Man Who Fled A Deadly Wreck Loses

A rear-end crash caused by a man in a speeding pickup truck led to the death of a man in another car and a wrongful death lawsuit award of $7 million for his widow. The Case at a Glance The accident occurred when the victim’s vehicle – stopped at a traffic signal – was slammed … Read more

Rise of Drugged Driving Causes Alarm for Highway Officials

Rise of Drugged Driving

According to a USA Today article, the number of traffic deaths that involved at least one driver testing positive for illegal drugs or prescription medication has nearly doubled over the course of the last decade. Drugs Emerge As Significant Factor in Crash Causes With information provided from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the article … Read more

Find Out Why Rural Roads Are Far More Dangerous

Rural Roads Are Far More Dangerous

In a recent blog post, we brought you the horrific news of a 10% jump in traffic fatalities nationwide during the first half of 2016. One important finding in the report was the inherent danger of driving on rural roads. The Danger of Rural Roads Even though they carry less than half of U.S. traffic, … Read more

Traffic Deaths Jump by More Than 10% in the First Half of 2016

Traffic Deaths Jump

A stunning report from the U.S Department of Transportation last week revealed that traffic fatalities across the nation rose by an estimated 10.4% in the first half of 2016. The sharp jump comes on the heels of a 7.2% increase in 2015.

The Hard (and Difficult) Numbers

17,775 people lost their lives on the roads during the first half of 2016. That’s compared to 16,100 over the same period in 2015. There were eventually 35,092 traffic deaths last year.

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Crash With Pizza Delivery Guy on Wet Road Leads to $11 Million Award

Crash With Pizza Delivery Guy

A woman with long-term brain damage stemming from a vehicle collision with a pizza delivery man on a wet road has been awarded $11 million by a jury. The Case at a Glance The crash occurred on a rain-slick road when the pizza driver crossed the centerline and struck the victim, then 49, head-on. The … Read more

Truck Involved Fatalities Spike in 2015

Truck Involved Fatalities Spike

Reports from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show there was an overall four (4) percent increase in truck-involved crashes with fatalities in 2015 from the previous year. In their report, the NHTSA group the states into regions. Region 10, the group Alaska belongs to, experienced a 20 percent increase in fatalities – the highest … Read more

Man in Critical Condition After Being Hit by Drunk Driver

Man in Critical Condition

Because of drinking and driving, an Anchorage woman is facing serious charges after colliding with another driver.

The terrible incident happened during the early morning hours of June 16 when the driver rammed her Toyota Corolla into the victim’s GMC pickup, causing him to be ejected from his vehicle.

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Man Facing 3rd DUI Charge

Man Facing 3rd DUI Charge

An Anchorage man has been charged with operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol after he struck and seriously injured a pedestrian in mid-May. While the victim was transported to the hospital for severe injuries, we’re thankful to report that the injuries were not life-threatening. The driver, who declined to take a breathalyzer test … Read more

Distracted Driving Can Have Tragic Consequences

Distracted Driving Can Have Tragic Consequences

The recent case of a 17-year-old Anchorage boy sentenced to a year in prison after a distracted-driving collision speaks to the tragic consequences that can occur when someone chooses to text and drive. Murphy Madison Gross, 17, was convicted of criminally negligent homicide and three misdemeanor assault charges as part of a plea agreement. He … Read more