Bicycle accidents can have devastating effects, and if you or a family member recently experienced such an incident, it is understandable that you would wonder about the average bicycle accident settlement in Denver. The reality is that there is no real average value of these claims; some are settled for a few thousand dollars, while others yield hundreds of thousands of dollars in compensation. Understanding the Value of a Bicycle Accident Claim If you are concerned about how you can
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Bicycles are environmentally friendly options for local transportation; they can also be used for exercise and leisure. Whatever your reasons for riding your bike in Colorado, it’s important to know what you can do to stay safe while riding near motor vehicle traffic. It’s also essential to know your rights and responsibilities under state law. While many US states enforce helmet laws, requiring bicyclists to wear appropriately fitted helmets, the state does not. There is no legal obligation for a
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A car accident can be an incredibly damaging and traumatic event. While most car accident victims will be able to quickly ascertain the scope of the injuries they suffered, some car accident injuries aren’t immediately noticeable. Some injuries do not manifest noticeable symptoms until days or even weeks after an auto accident. It’s also possible for a victim to suffer delayed shock symptoms after an accident. Both the body and the brain undergo significant trauma in a vehicle accident. In
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Intersections are points of confluence for motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians. At these junctions, there are more factors that can lead to collisions than at most points across the transportation network. In the U.S., intersections are the site of approximately 25% of roadway fatalities and roughly 50% of injuries. In this segment, we will look at various specific safety measures that agencies in Colorado are taking and also some of what the Federal Highway Administration is referring to as “innovative
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Pedestrians and bicyclists both have substantial vulnerability when encountering motor vehicles on the roadways and must remember to exercise caution. At intersections, most of these collisions occur when motorists or bicycles are turning or when pedestrians are crossing. Local governments are pursuing strategies to heighten intersection safety through better design, implementation of signs and devices to control traffic, and greater educational awareness. The reality is that safety in these situations is best achieved through a comprehensive approach that combines all of
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Drivers who fail to yield or observe laws relating to rights-of-way is a problem on the roads. Much of the reason why these violations occur is that drivers do not recall rules related to yielding. The traffic laws generally do not define who has the right-of-way, rather they explain who must yield based on a variety of possible circumstances. Data across all U.S. states show that failure to yield the right of way are a cause of accidents. The Colorado State Patrol
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On June 8, a collision between a bicyclist and a Toyota SUV led to a 52-year old cyclist’s death along South Wadsworth Rd in Littleton. According to the responding CO State Trooper, two cyclists were traveling along the edge of the roadway when the one cyclist abruptly veered in front of the approaching vehicle and was fatally injured. The roadway was closed down for several hours afterward; no one has yet been charged in the accident. Colorado Roadway Fatalities Rising
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