We rarely spare a moment’s concern when stepping into a vehicle to go to work, school, or any one of the countless errands and activities for which we drive daily. Yet, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated about 29,135 people did not make it to their destinations in 2024 but instead were fatally injured in traffic accidents. This includes a significant percentage of traffic fatalities in Colorado. Colorado’s Early 2024 Car Accident Numbers With challenging mountain roads, busy…

The sudden death of a loved one always feels wrong, especially when the death is caused by someone else’s wrongful actions or negligence. In these cases, close surviving family members may file a wrongful death lawsuit against the at-fault party to recover compensation for the economic losses caused by the death plus compensation for grief and anguish. While sometimes these lawsuits are justified, it’s not uncommon for grief-stricken family members facing financial hardship to look for someone to blame. For…

A day at a NASCAR event can be a wonderful experience. With the exhilarating races and the energy in the crowd, it can be a great place for the whole family.  However, on rare occasions, a NASCAR event can turn deadly when an unexpected event or vehicle accident occurs, resulting in the death of a driver or a spectator. This study analyzes every driver and spectator death that has ever happened at a NASCAR event.  Our team at Ciancio Ciancio…

We love our furry pets, but the fact that dogs are our friends and companions makes an attack by a snarling, snapping dog even more horrifying. If you’ve suffered serious dog bite injuries in Colorado, it can be difficult to keep a clear head and take the practical necessary steps to recover—both physically and financially. Unlike the handful of states with a “one-bite rule” where dog owners are only held accountable after their dog bites one time and they know…

Civil court cases and tort law in Colorado and elsewhere are based on the premise that any injury caused by one person or entity to another leaves the at-fault person liable for damages. The word “damages” in these cases refers to the consequences of the injury to the victim, whether it’s a defamation of character case or a personal injury. In personal injury claims in Colorado, injury victims may hear their Westminster personal injury lawyer and others involved in the…