On a pub crawl? Be careful when walking after drinking.

On a pub crawl? Be careful when walking after drinking.

People are well aware of the danger of drunk driving. The good news is that drunk driving continues to decline, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. But people are still getting drunk. According to a 2017 survey published in JAMA Psychiatry, there has been a significant rise in the percentage of people who drink heavily. While it is always better to not get behind the wheel after drinking, walking home in the dark while drunk poses its…

The Colorado drivers’ handbook

To inform motorists about the rules of the road and best practices for safe driving, Colorado maintains a new drivers’ handbook. Yet this handbook is useful for both new and experienced drivers. In addition, new risks on the road and changes in the law mean everyone should be up-to-date with the basics of road safety. Below are some tips to help you look out for your well-being and that of your passengers and others with whom you share the roadways. Avoid distracted driving Even momentary…

Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Colorado?

After working as an employee in Colorado for years, you have finally summoned the courage to band together with a few colleagues to form your own business. As you prepare to leave the office on your last day, your now-former boss asks you what your plans are. After you inform him or her of your intentions, he or she politely, yet in a matter-of-fact manner, reminds you that you signed a non-compete agreement when you were initially hired. Does this…

Technology and distracted driving

Many different distractions can create dangers on the road, prompting a driver to swerve into another lane or collide with a vehicle in front of them because they are not paying attention. In the digital era, there are even more distractions that divert the attention of drivers, including smartphones, handheld devices, GPS systems and so on. Drivers may use these devices to watch videos, capture content, communicate with others or even get directions. Sadly, they can lead to a deadly…

What happens if an uninsured driver hits you in Colorado?

A car accident shakes up everything. Even the best-case scenario is an inconvenience with major complications. An uninsured driver makes matters messier. You could be amid high medical bills, lost income and other side effects of a bad crash. Now the person who caused such a disaster is not covered, and cannot cover you. If person the who hit you does not have insurance, what can you do? After the accident When you are involved in a collision with an…