Winter’s cold conditions can require some adjustments, especially when it comes to your vehicle. That’s because, as the temperature outside falls, your vehicle’s equipment will have more difficulty functioning properly. And this can mean there’s a greater likelihood of equipment malfunctions, vehicle breakdowns or even traffic accidents when the winter sets in. How the Cold Can Affect […]

When the victims of negligence succeed in recovering awards for their injuries and losses, this compensation can include various types of damages, depending on the nature of the negligence, the injuries sustained and other factors. In general, however, personal injury settlements can comprise two types of damages: compensatory damages and punitive damages. And understanding the […]

As part of federal regulators’ continual efforts to prevent traffic accidents, officials at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) have recently announced that they will be adding automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems to the federal 5-Star Vehicle Safety Rating System by 2018. AEB systems can apply the brakes when a crash may be imminent and when: By […]

In light of our last blog, which revealed the truth that insurance companies are not usually on drivers’ sides following collisions, now is good time to point out some of the more common and suspect ways that insurance providers can try to reduce the value of traffic accident claims – if not attempt to deny them entirely. Suspect Methods […]

Yesterday, General Motors (GM) issued a recall for about 1.4 million vehicles due to a faulty valve cover gasket that can leak and cause vehicle fires. This is reportedly the third time GM has issued the same recall within seven years, as the remedies carried out during the first two recalls have not worked. In fact, […]

Any traffic collision can be distressing and devastating. When the motorist who caused the accident flees the scene immediately after, however, the impacts can be far more difficult for injured people to deal with, especially when there may be little details regarding the identity of the negligent driver. To try to prevent these situations and encourage motorists […]

“Champions of the people.” It’s a catchy phrase, and a great motto. This motto is the first thing that you see when you enter the offices of personal injury law firm of Bell & Pollock. The attorneys and support staff here strive to live by these words every day. The Bell & Pollock law firm […]

The workers compensation system in Colorado can provide essential benefits to people who have been hurt at work or who have developed an occupational illness. This system and the process of getting benefits, however, is known for being complicated – and one of the main reasons for this is the various strict deadlines that have to be […]

When traffic accidents happen, one of the steps on the road to recovery will be determining who was at fault for the collision and, consequently, who is liable for it. The liable parties will usually be responsible for compensating victims for their medical bills, injuries, damages, suffering and other losses. These Things Can Affect Liability Determinations after Car […]

Confirming what ride sharing services have been purporting for some time, research out of Temple University has recently affirmed that services like Uber are sparking a decline in fatal drunk driving accidents in some major U.S. cities. A big benefit to ride sharing services has been their role in decreasing deadly drunk driving accidents, a Denver car […]

Don’t believe the following myths about car accidents. They could get you into trouble or end up costing you a lot of money. Have You Heard Any of these Car Accident Myths? Myth 1: Most car accidents are not preventable. Reality: Wrong! Most car accidents are caused by some type of human error. In fact, the National Highway […]

Even though Colorado laws require all motorists to carry a minimum amount of liability insurance, about 1 in every 7 people in the state do not have the necessary coverage, according to the Insurance Research Council. This can end up meaning that, even if you are responsible, have insurance and are extremely careful when driving: […]

Driving while under the influence of alcohol is illegal in every state in the U.S. Unfortunately, however, this fact alone is not enough to prevent people from getting behind the wheel when they are intoxicated and, in doing so, putting other people’s safety – and lives – at risk. To reveal just how dangerous drunk […]

Being hurt in a car accident can be disorienting, distressing and devastating. Making mistakes in the aftermath of the accident, however, can end up compounding the stress of the situation. To avoid doing anything that could hurt your claims to compensation later, avoid making the following mistakes. Things that Can Compromise Future Auto Accident Claims Contact a Denver […]

Summer is a wonderful time for so many things – enjoying the outdoors, taking vacations, etc. One downside of summer, however, is the fact that it is the season when the most traffic accidents, including deadly traffic accidents, occur. This may be surprising on the surface, especially for people who live in places where icy and […]