What Should You Do if You’re Hit by a Drunk Driver?

What Should You Do if You’re Hit by a Drunk Driver?

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….

2 Killed, 1 Sentenced over DUI Crash in Breckenridge, Colorado

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…

Prepare for Feelings of Loss When Your Marriage Ends

The decision to end a marriage is one that most people don’t take lightly, especially when there are kids involved. For an individual who has made the step to go through a divorce, changes are going to come. Some of these, such as having to set a new budget and deciding where to live, are commonly considered. There are others that people might not think about right away. For many divorcees, the losses they experience when they walk away from…

Protecting Financial Interests During and After a Divorce

The end of a marriage can bring serious changes for both Colorado spouses, especially regarding their finances and plans for the future. Money is one of the most complex and contentious issues to address in a divorce, and it’s prudent to consider long-term implications when making any important decisions. Protecting financial interests is an important concern during and after a divorce.  During the divorce process, it is helpful to keep careful notes of all conversations related to the finances. It…

How Big of a Problem is Impaired Driving?

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…