Report: Colorado ranks 25th for fatal accidents

Report: Colorado ranks 25th for fatal accidents

Those living in Colorado may wonder where they rank in terms of dangerous roadways, and a report has recently come out placing the state about as close to the middle of the pack as it is possible to get. Colorado ranked 25th in deadly accidents.  This was found by looking at the total deaths per 100 million miles. There were 1.09. Sorting the statistics this way allows states like Colorado to be accurately compared to both dense population centers, like…

Can technology prevent drunk driving crashes?

Vehicles come equipped with many different onboard technologies these days. Some of them can help you be aware of individuals or objects along your car’s blind spots, and others can let you know if you travel out of your lane. These are only two (of many) examples of how technology has made driving safer in recent years. There’s some technology that few motorists know exists unless they’ve had the misfortune of knowing someone who’s faced drunk driving charges and had…

Do you have the right to ask for a mechanic’s lien?

Working in the construction profession, whether you help refinish wooden porches or install tiling, means performing a lot of detailed and skilled work, possibly without upfront payment. You may work long hours and need to meet very exacting standards to please your clients. Most homeowners will be grateful for the work that you do and will compensate you according to your agreement, whether you have a written contract or an oral agreement. Unfortunately, there are some people out there who…

When business partners divorce, what happens to the business?

If you and your spouse decide to get a divorce, you have a lot of personal issues that you need to address, such as who gets custody of the children or exactly how you want to split up your marital assets. All of these choices are related to your own life and what it takes to divide your life from that of your spouse. If the two of you are business owners, though, some of the focus has to shift…

Drowsiness, drugs and alcohol: Common driving impairments

There are many people who do things they shouldn’t before getting behind the wheel of their vehicle. They might drink. They might do drugs. They may even drive after staying up all night to get something important done. All of these people put others in harm’s way when they choose to drive. Drugged, drowsy and drunk driving are all as dangerous as each other. Did you know that drowsiness is the cause behind around 21% of all fatal crashes? Alcohol…