Drunk drivers are the cause of approximately 29 deaths per day in this country. Because driving drunk is a voluntary decision that a driver has to make purposefully, each death caused by drunk driver is preventable. In addition to those who lose their lives, there are countless other victims who suffer injuries in crashes caused by impaired drivers. One thing that many people don’t realize is that not all impaired driving crashes are the result of a driver who’s intoxicated…

Car crashes happen for a variety of reasons, and some circumstances are beyond the control of those involved. However, if a driver does or fails to do something that causes a serious collision, punishment through the criminal justice system may not only be inevitable, but necessary. A recent car crash in Colorado resulted in that very action, as a man has been charged with driving under the influence and other offenses after authorities say that he caused a crash that…

Every motorist understands the dangers of impaired driving. We are reminded of this throughout the year, particularly around summer holidays when drinking and driving is on the rise. Despite these warnings, people continue to drink and drive and injure other drivers and passengers on the roadway. How likely is it for someone to be involved in a crash with an impaired driver? And what are the potential effects? Crashes with Impaired Driving as a Factor Colorado’s 2020 Motor Vehicle Problem…

Car accidents can happen for a variety of reasons. Because of this, all drivers in Colorado and across the country must work to prevent causing a car crash, including abstaining from drugs and alcohol before driving. Unfortunately, drunk driving can come with serious consequences, even though it is completely preventable. In fact, a recent crash in which alcohol is believed to have been a factor reportedly sent three people to the hospital with serious injuries. Police were called to the…

Drunk driving is a serious problem that puts Colorado residents in danger. This is one cause of crashes that’s preventable, so it’s a tragedy when a wreck that’s caused by someone who’s impaired occurs. There are laws in this state that are meant to reduce the number of drunk drivers on the roadways, yet, some individuals still opt to get behind the wheel after they’ve had a couple of drinks. Around 60 people are arrested daily in this state for…