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…

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…

When people get married, the goal is generally to stay together. They hope that they will remain in a relationship for the rest of their lives. Even through tough times, many people do make that happen. In some cases, the reality is that divorce is a better option than staying married. Whether it’s because you’ve grown apart or because you have different opinions about too many things, it’s important that you have the opportunity to separate gracefully and move on…

Car crashes happen for a variety of reasons, and some circumstances are beyond the control of those involved. However, if a driver does or fails to do something that causes a serious collision, punishment through the criminal justice system may not only be inevitable, but necessary. A recent car crash in Colorado resulted in that very action, as a man has been charged with driving under the influence and other offenses after authorities say that he caused a crash that…

Every motorist understands the dangers of impaired driving. We are reminded of this throughout the year, particularly around summer holidays when drinking and driving is on the rise. Despite these warnings, people continue to drink and drive and injure other drivers and passengers on the roadway. How likely is it for someone to be involved in a crash with an impaired driver? And what are the potential effects? Crashes with Impaired Driving as a Factor Colorado’s 2020 Motor Vehicle Problem…