When most people think of the injuries from a car accident, they picture bruises, broken bones or other physical injury. However, vehicular accidents in Colorado can have other effects that are not seen by the human eye and these injuries can be devastating over the long term. According to Very Well Mind, almost 10% of car accident victims experience post-traumatic stress disorder after an accident, and this percentage increases significantly for those who are already seeking treatment for mental health…

Distracted driving has become a hot topic as of late both in Westminster and throughout the rest of the U.S. Yet a bulk of the effort directed at raising awareness of it has been dedicated to stopping people from texting while driving. While those who use their phones while driving certainly can pose a risk to you and others on the road, texting is not the only distracting activity drivers engage. Even something as seemingly simple as eating behind the…

Increased regulations are among the reasons that truck accidents in Colorado are more complicated than non-commercial vehicle collisions. However, the regulations may also act in your favor when attempting to secure payment for injuries. These state and federal guidelines impose a more stringent set of rules on commercial drivers then they do on everyday commuters. They could become important to you if you or a loved one was involved in a crash with an 18-wheeler, especially rules set forth by…

As your kids finish out the final few weeks of school in Westminster, their attention will inevitably start to turn to all of the fun that awaits them during the summer. One activity that nearly every kid looks forward to is swimming. Yet as a concerned parent, you know the dangers that a swimming pool can pose to children. While you do your best to advise your children of these risks, their excitement at being poolside might overrule those warnings….

Traffic accidents happen every day, so much so that some victims avoid a professional medical examination afterward because they don’t feel any injuries. It is possible to survive a car accident without injuries, but victims often suffer injuries that do not cause pain for several hours or days. If you experience a car accident, you should always receive a complete medical examination to identify injuries you cannot yet feel. Delayed onset injuries can cause ongoing pain and discomfort, and may…