Driving dangerously is charged as Reckless Driving in Fort Collins and Larimer County. A woman was recently charged with this crime after crashing her car into a rock wall. According to the report, the woman was distracted because she was FaceTiming someone when she failed to follow the curve in the road and crashed. Thankfully, she wasn’t hurt and no Continue Reading
Category: Careless Driving
Fort Collins Reckless Driving Attorney Transporting Christmas Tree May Result in Careless or Reckless Driving Charges
It’s not uncommon to see people driving around Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park with a Christmas tree attached to the roof of their car this time of year. It is, however, not so common to see a tree so large it practically overtakes the car. This was the situation one police officer saw, and he pulled them over in Continue Reading
Fort Collins Careless Driving AttorneyIncreased Penalties for Texting While Driving in Larimer County
The fight against distracted driving is in full force in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park. Signs are posted everywhere reminding people to put down their phones and focus on driving. Governor Hickenlooper just signed a bill into law that will severely increase the penalties surrounding a texting while driving ticket. Before, a first offense was a $50 fine and Continue Reading
Fort Collins Careless Driving Attorney | The Train Hits Your Car and You Get Ticketed
I read a story the other day, which actually peaked my interest because the traffic issue affected my commute to work. As I was driving into downtown Fort Collins, I was unable to take my normal route to get to the parking garage, because a train was just sitting on the tracks and police cars were blocking the roads. I Continue Reading
Fort Collins Careless Driving Causing Death Attorney | An Accident with Catastrophic Consequences
In very sad news, a 14-year-old boy who was hit by a car while riding his bike in Denver died due to the injuries he sustained. According to the news report, the boy and his 13-year-old friend were in the bicycle lane when they were hit by a vehicle driven by an 81-year-old woman. The 13-year-old is expected to be Continue Reading
Careless Driving Causing Bodily Injury in Fort Collins | No Accident Goes Unpunished
School parking lots can be absolutely crazy. In essence, you have at least half the student body being wrangled by their teachers who are trying to make sure each student is leaving with the correct parent or chaperone. In the midst of all of this, parents are trying to navigate the parking lot and leave safely without hitting another car Continue Reading
A Not So Successful DUI Accident Cover-Up
It is a well know fact that alcohol impairs a person’s reaction time and hand-eye coordination. For some, it really effects their ability to make competent, smart decisions. A drunk gentlemen proved that point when he drove through a stop sign and crashed into the guard rail. Instead of admitting to the crash, or even just fleeing, he concocted a Continue Reading
Frosty Windshield = Careless Driving in Fort Collins
There is nothing worse than rushing out of your house, running a little late and seeing the frost on your windshield. You realize you have two choices: get to work late because you took the time to properly clear your windshield, or start your trip immediately while pumping the heat in hopes the frost clears itself quickly. Well, a Colorado Continue Reading