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Before answering the question of how long arbitration takes in Colorado, it’s important to answer some basic questions first. What is Arbitration in a Personal Injury Claim? Arbitration is an informal method of resolving a personal injury claim in Colorado. During arbitration, a neutral third party hears both sides of an injury claim, reviews…

Skidding occurs when the wheels of a vehicle lose traction on the road. Skidding may be caused by: Driver error; Inclement weather; Speeding; Hard acceleration; Excessive braking; or  Bald tires. When a car skids, its tires slide over the road’s surface. This can lead to a loss of vehicle control and result in a…

Lane splitting typically occurs when a motorcyclist drives down the middle of two rows of motor vehicles traveling in the same direction. Lane splitting is not the same as passing a motor vehicle in a separate lane and is illegal in Colorado. Lane splitting is not the same as riding side by side with…

Whether you live and bike in Colorado or plan a biking trip to the Centennial state, you need to know your legal rights and duties as a bicyclist. Bicycles and cyclists are treated nearly the same as motor vehicle drivers and are expected to know and follow any designated state, city, and local bicycling…

The federal government highly regulates the trucking industry. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or FMCSA, is the “lead federal government agency responsible for regulating and providing safety oversight of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs).” It is the FMCSA’s mission to “reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses.” To carry out this…

Airbags and other modern safety features are installed in your vehicle to prevent serious injuries in the event of a crash. In most cases, your airbag will do so and help you to avoid severe accident-related injuries or even death.  In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that airbags saved more…