Truck Driver Killed In Collision – Denver Truck Accident Attorney

August 31st, 2010

A semi-driver died early this morning after colliding with a bison and rolling his truck. The Denver Post is reporting that the accident happened at about 3:35 a.m. on westbound U.S. 36 just north of Byers. Colorado State Trooper Nate Reid said the driver was hauling salt when his truck struck a bison that had wandered onto the highway. The collision caused the truck to run off the road and roll. The driver was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the accident and investigators are looking into where the bison came from and who may own the animal.

According to Defenders.org, between 1993 and 2003 there were 26,678 wildlife vehicle collisions in Colorado. Of those collisions, 2,266 people were injured and 23 people lost their lives. Almost half of all wildlife related car accidents are because the driver swerved to avoid an animal crossing the road.

The physical damage suffered by passengers and vehicles in a truck accident is typically far more severe than in many other motor vehicle accidents. Traumatic brain injury, paralyzing spinal cord injury, burns and amputations can change the lives of victims forever. Denver Truck Accident Attorney Saul R. Sarney works with medical experts and life care planners to help ensure clients recover fair compensation for their injuries and the impact on their lives. To speak with a Denver truck accident lawyer about a truck accident injury or loss, please call our office at 303-759-3300 for a free consultation. We do not charge a fee to discuss how we can help you meet your needs.

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69 Car Pileup in Arizona – Denver Personal Injury Attorney

August 30th, 2010

An Associated Press article has reported about a 69 car pileup on a Arizona highway. The pileup occurred “near Phoenix’s downtown area Saturday evening, closing the westbound roadway for hours and sending seven people to hospitals.” Drivers were surprised by a sudden downpour, and a spokesperson for the Department of Public Safety said that too many drivers were speeding and following one another too closely for the conditions the downpour created. Traffic in the area was delayed for over three hours as nearly half the vehicles in the pileup needed to be towed away.

Luckily no one was seriously injured in the pileup. This is not always the case. 6 people were killed and numerous others injured in a 46 car pileup in Portugal last week. According to a News Scotsman report weather was partially to blame for that massive accident as well.

Car accidents and pileups can be deadly. An attorney may not be the first person you think of after such an incident. However, it is important to speak to a qualified Denver personal injury attorney as soon as possible if you have sustained an injury in a car accident. A knowledgeable attorney like Saul Sarney can help you understand your legal rites and options. For a free consultation and review of your case contact our office today at (303) 759-3300.

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Roll-over Accident Claims One Life – Colorado Personal Injury Attorney

August 19th, 2010

A Fort Collins man was killed Wednesday morning following a fiery car crash. According to the Denver Post, Jason Downey was driving on Larimer County Road 19 when he ran off the road, overcorrected and rolled his vehicle. Mr. Downey was ejected from his vehicle when it rolled over and burst into flames. A passing motorist used their vehicle to push the burning vehicle away from Mr. Downey. An investigation will determine whether speed, alcohol, drugs or other factors played a role in the accident.

A car accident can result in serious injury and death. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, 37,261 people died in motor vehicle crashes in the U.S. in 2008.

A Colorado personal injury attorney should be retained when an accident results in the death of a loved one. Injury cases may arise because of a variety of incidents, including car accidents, aviation accidents, defective products, job injury, or medical malpractice.

Pursuing an injury claim will not bring your loved one back to you, but it will ensure that you and your children will have increased financial security in the years to come. Surviving family members may be entitled to recover compensation for expenses and losses. A jury may award your family monetary damage awards to recover some of the expected losses. Saul Sarney has represented people who have suffered serious physical injury or the loss of a loved one, for over 30 years. He knows that when one of these unfortunate events takes place, you need reliable answers right away to deal with the immediate issues and future concerns. To speak to a skilled attorney right away, please call Denver Personal Injury Attorney Saul Sarney today at (303)759-3300.

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Lawsuit Claims Gross Incompetence – Denver Wrongful Death Attorney

August 12th, 2010

A lawsuit has been filed by relatives of a Denver family killed by carbon-monoxide in an Aspen area house. According to 7News, the lawsuit was filed against companies that worked on the house and county building inspectors. The lawsuit alleges that gross incompetence led to the 2008 wrongful deaths of the Lofgren family. The family won a church auction for a getaway to stay in the home over the Thanksgiving weekend.

The term “wrongful death” usually refers to a civil lawsuit filed between the family of a victim and the person they believe to be responsible for the victim’s death. A wrongful death can be defined as either negligent or unjust, with the actions of one causing the death of another. Wrongful death cases differ from state to state, however they are all the same in principle. The accused party will have behaved in a way or committed an act that caused the victim’s death, or the defendant would have behaved in a negligent manner that led to the victim’s death. The victim is survived by a spouse, family members or dependents and there are grounds for a monetary settlement. A settlement will generally be awarded for medical and funeral expenses, as well pain and suffering and loss of financial support.

Has your family suffered the tragic and unnecessary death of a family member caused by the negligence of another? Wrongful death cases may arise because of a variety of incidents, including car accidents, aviation accidents, or medical malpractice. Saul Sarney wants to make sure that the surviving family is compensated for their loss to the fullest extent of the law. To speak with Denver wrongful death attorney Saul Sarney about the loss of a family member, please call our office today for a free consultation at 303-759-3300.

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Truck Driver Pleads Guilty to 37 Charges for Longmont Accident – Colorado Attorney

August 2nd, 2010

The Boulder Daily Camera has reported that a “Tennessee truck driver accused of plowing through an upscale Longmont [Colorado] neighborhood” has pleaded guilty to all charges. The incident occurred in March and the truck driver faced 37 charges, including DUI and failing to report an accident. After pleading guilty, the truck driver, who is to be deployed to Afghanistan with the Army National Guard in a month, was sentenced to 48 hours of community service and fined $1,500 for his DUI.

Luckily, no one was injured or killed in the incident involving the Tennessee truck driver. This of course is not always the case. According to a Denver Post article, 31 people were killed and 161 injured in Colorado truck accidents in 2009.

If you have been injured in a truck accident or have suffered the death of a loved one due to a truck accident, we can help. The Law Firm of Saul R. Sarney will thoroughly prepare your case, deal with insurance companies, and work to obtain the compensation you need to recover from your injuries as quickly as possible. To speak with a Colorado Truck Accident Attorney about an accident injury, please call our office at 303-759-3300 for a free consultation and review of your case.

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Woman Killed in Hit-And-Run Accident – Colorado Pedestrian Accident Attorney

July 30th, 2010

TheDenverChannel.com (7News) is reporting that “Pueblo police are looking for the driver of a truck that was one of two vehicles that struck a 50-year-old pedestrian who later died from her injuries.” The pedestrian, who may have been intoxicated, was hit by a Buick and then a truck while crossing the street. The driver of the Buick stopped to offer assistance, but the driver of the truck kept going. Police are fairly certain the injuries sustained by the truck are what killed the pedestrian. Police have a description of the truck and its driver from witnesses.

In the United States, a pedestrian is killed in a “traffic crash every 120 minutes and injured in a traffic crash every 8 minutes.” According to a statistic report by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Saftey Administration), nearly 4,400 pedestrians were killed in accidents involving vehicles, while 69,000 were injured. Most pedestrian accidents occurred in urban areas at non-intersection locations.

All too often pedestrian accidents result in very serious and life changing injuries or death. If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident or have lost a loved one to a pedestrian accident, you need to speak to an experienced and knowledgeable Colorado Pedestrian Accident Attorney to determine what course of action you should take. Saul R. Sarney has the experience and knowledge you need.  For a free consultation and review of your case, contact Saul Sarney at (303) 759-3300.

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Colorado State Patrol Hope to Reduce Big Rig Accidents – Colorado Big Rig Accident Attorney

July 14th, 2010

The Colorado State Patrol has announced the implementation of a new program aimed at reducing the number of crashes between cars and big rigs. The Denver Post reports that the State Patrol will call the program TACT (Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks). A spokesman for the State Patrol is hopeful that the program will reduce fatalities caused by accidents involving big rigs.

In 2009, 31 people were killed in car-big rig accidents in Colorado. In many cases, the cause of the accidents was aggressive driving. The State Patrol believes extra attention paid to aggressive drivers will result in the overall decline of big rig accidents.

If you have been injured in a truck accident, we can help. The Law Firm of Saul R. Sarney will thoroughly prepare your case, deal with insurance companies, and work to obtain the compensation you need to recover from your injuries as quickly as possible. To speak with a Colorado Big Rig Accident Attorney about an accident injury, please call our office at 303-759-3300 for a free consultation and review of your case.

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Pick-up Truck and Cement Truck Collide – Denver Semi-Truck Accident Lawyer

June 3rd, 2010

9News is reporting that a man died this morning after his truck hit a cement truck head-on. The accident happened on Highway 56 east of Weld County Road 1. Investigators say that the pick-up truck was heading east and the cement truck heading west. Investigators are still trying to figure out why the accident happened but don’t suspect alcohol to be a factor.

When a large truck and a passenger vehicle collide, the results can be devastating. According to the “Large Truck Crash Causation” study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, when a passenger vehicle is in an accident with a tractor trailer, semi truck or an 18 wheel truck, the smaller vehicle’s passengers are more likely to be seriously injured or killed than those in the truck. The study reviewed 120,000 large truck accidents that occurred from April 2001 to December 2003. The study involved 241,000 total vehicles where injuries directly resulted from the accident finding that 44,097 crashes resulted in incapacitating injuries.

When you are injured in a truck accident, or suffer the accidental death of a loved one, we can help. The Law Firm of Saul R. Sarney will thoroughly prepare your case, deal with insurance companies, and work to obtain the compensation you need to recover from your injuries as quickly as possible.To speak with a Denver semi truck accident lawyer about a truck accident injury or loss, please call our office at 303-759-3300 for a free consultation and review of your case.

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Golden Woman Injured In Car Accident – Denver Car Accident Attorney

May 27th, 2010

A Golden woman is in the hospital after crashing her car in Rocky Mountain National Park. Denver Channel 7 is reporting that the single-car accident happened at about 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, severely injuring the woman and temporarily closeing Bear Lake Road in the park about 70 miles northwest of Denver. The woman, whose name wasn’t released, was flown by an air ambulance to the Medical Center of the Rockies in Fort Collins. Authorities say she was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident.

According to Car-Accidents.com, There were nearly 6,420,000 auto accidents in the United States in 2005. A staggering 2.9 million people were injured and 42,636 people killed. Roughly 115 people die every day in vehicle crashes in the United States.

A Colorado Injury Attorney should be retained when an accident results in serious bodily injury or the death of a loved one. Injury cases may arise because of a variety of incidents, including car accidents, aviation accidents, defective products, job injury, or medical malpractice.

Pursuing an injury claim will not bring your loved one back to you, but it will ensure that you and your children will have increased financial security in the years to come. Surviving family members may be entitled to recover compensation for expenses and losses. A jury may award your family monetary damage awards to recover some of the expected losses. Saul Sarney has represented people who have suffered serious physical injury or the loss of a loved one, for over 30 years. He knows that when one of these unfortunate events takes place, you need reliable answers right away to deal with the immediate issues and future concerns. To speak to a skilled attorney right away and receive a free case evaluation, please call Denver Car Accident Attorney Saul Sarney today at (303)759-3300.

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Father, Son Injured in Crash – Denver Car Accident Attorney

May 11th, 2010

A father and son were injured in a car accident Monday morning. According to the Denver Post, a father and his 14-year-old son were driving to Heritage High School in Littleton when the father suffered a medical emergancy. The teen grabbed the steering wheel to avoid a near head-on collision with a car carrying four people, instead he smashed through a fence and hit a tree. The car rolled on to it’s roof, pinning the father in the car. Both the father and son were seriously injured but are expected to recover fully from their injuries.

car accident can result in serious injury and death. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, in the United States in 2008, 37,261 people died in motor vehicle accidents.

Colorado Injury Attorney should be retained when an accident results in the death of a loved one. Injury cases may arise because of a variety of incidents, including car accidents, aviation accidents, defective products, job injury, or medical malpractice. Pursuing an injury claim will not bring your loved one back to you, but it will ensure that you and your children will have increased financial security in the years to come. Surviving family members may be entitled to recover compensation for expenses and losses. A jury may award your family monetary damage awards to recover some of the expected losses. Saul Sarney has represented people who have suffered serious physical injury or the loss of a loved one, for over 30 years. He knows that when one of these unfortunate events takes place, you need reliable answers right away to deal with the immediate issues and future concerns. To speak to a skilled attorney right away, please call Denver Personal Injury Attorney Saul Sarney today at (303)759-3300.

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