The 13th annual Blue Thunder Motorcycle Run, honoring the memories of fallen police officers, was held along the front range, according to CBS Denver. The run, which began in honor of Douglas County Deputy Ron King, who was killed in the line of duty in 1999, raised money for Englewood Police officer Jeremy Bitner, who died after being struck by a suspected drunk driver while engaged in a traffic stop in May. Each year, dozens of motorcyclists, many of them law enforcement officers themselves, ride along the front range in an effort to raise money for the families of lost officers, and to increase awareness of the dangers police officers face every day, particularly motorcycle patrol officers. One of the goals of the ride is to attract more riders each year; over 100 participated this year.
Have you lost a loved one in a motorcycle crash? Contact a dedicated Pueblo motorcycle crash lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your options.
Pueblo Motorcycle Accident Attorney Motorcycle accidents can leave catastrophic injuries. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, contact a dedicated Pueblo motorcycle accident attorney today to discuss your options.
Over 4,500 motorcyclists are killed in traffic accidents every year, based on data reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Motorcycles represent a disproportionately high percentage of traffic fatalities when compared to total vehicle miles driven, which is due to a combination of factors. Certainly, there is no question that when riding a motorcycle, one is both less visible in traffic than a larger car or truck, and more vulnerable to serious injury or death in the event of a crash. It is extremely important for motorcyclists to be aware of their surroundings at all times, but also for drivers of cars and trucks to keep an eye out for smaller vehicles such as motorcycles and bicycles at all times.
If you have lost a loved one in a motorcycle crash, contact a compassionate, dedicated Pueblo motorcycle crash lawyer immediately to discuss your options. Mickey Smith has helped countless people in Pueblo and the surrounding area to recover compensation for medical bills, property damage and loss of wages after serious injury accidents, including fatal crashes. When you have lost a family member, no one can return what you have lost, but if your loved one was taken away from you by another person’s recklessness or negligence, Mickey can help ensure that person takes responsibility for his or her actions. Someone else’s negligence should never cause you financial hardship on top of your grief. For more information and a FREE CASE EVALUATION contact Mickey today at (719)544-0062.
A 52-year-old man died Tuesday when the scooter he was riding rear-ended an SUV. The Denver Post is reporting that the fatal accident happened around 4:20 p.m. in the 900 block of East 4th Street in Pueblo. The victim was driving his scooter when he was unable to slow down and lost control of the scooter. The scoter went down and slid about 30 feet into the back of an SUV. The man, who was not wearing a helmet, was taken to the hospital where he died a short time later.
According to the Colorado State Patrol, in 2008, 548 people in Colorado were killed in motor vehicle involved crashes. Of the 548 fatalities, 42 were pedestrians, 83 were motorcyclists and 56 were semi-truck involved.
If you or someone you love is injured in an automobile accident, it is important to contact an experienced Pueblo car accident attorneyimmediately. Compensation may be needed to pay for medical expenses, rehabilitation, lost wages and emotional pain and suffering. No matter what type of accident you were involved in, a Pueblo personal injury attorney can help navigate you through the entire legal process, so you can focus on more important things. Call the Pueblo Personal Injury Law Office of Mickey M. Smith today at (719) 544-0062 for a free consultation.
The driver of a trash truck has been cited by Pueblo police for “careless driving causing bodily injury” after the driver pulled out in front of a motorcycle causing the motorcycle to collide into the truck. According to The Pueblo Chieftain, the motorcyclist, who was not wearing a helmet, was taken to Parkview Medical Center “suffering serious bodily injury and a broken jaw.”
The article mentioned above was quick to point out that the motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 96,000 people were injured in motorcycle accidents in the US in 2008. Many of these injuries involved serious head and brain injuries, which were the result of riders failing to wear helmets. Head and brain injuries can leave a person with months of recovery and sometimes a lifetime’s worth of side effects. It is important for riders to realize the dangers of riding without a helmet and to take proper precautions whenever going for a ride.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a motorcycle accident, it is important to obtain an experienced Pueblo Motorcycle Accident Attorneyto review your case. An attorney at the offices of Mickey W. Smith can assist you throughout the legal process. Contactus today at (719) 544-0062 for a free consultation and review of your case.
According to the Longmont Times Call, a fatal Colorado motorcycle accident occurred in Boulder County on Monday. The motorcycle accident took place at N 73rd street and Nimbus Road. A Colorado motorcyclist was attempting to make a left turn onto Nimbus road when it was struck head-on by a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo. The motorcyclist was ejected from his motorcycle and pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. According to police, the driver of the Rodeo simply did not see the motorcyclist and ran into the unsuspecting biker.
Failure to notice an oncoming motorcycle is one of the most common ways motorcyclists are injured every year. In fact, according to the 1981 Hurt Report, the majority of motorcycling accident occurred at intersections when motorcyclists were turning left and were unnoticed by oncoming traffic. (source)
If you or someone you love is injured or killed in a Colorado motorcycling accident, you will need an experienced Colorado motorcycle accident attorney on your side. At the Pueblo injury law firm of Mickey W. Smith, our compassionate motorcycle accident attorneys will assist you throughout the entire legal process, so you can focus on your recovery. Call the Pueblo injury law firm of Mickey W. Smith today at (719)544-0062 for a FREE CONSULTATION.
A Colorado motorcyclist was cited for careless driving that led to the death of his passenger in a Pueblo motorcycling accident that occurred Monday, June 7, 2010. In addition to careless driving, the Pueblo Chieftain reported that the Colorado motorcyclist was also cited for driving without insurance. Mawrlacq Lee, was thrown from the Harley-Davidson motorcycle when the driver lost control of the motorcycle while attempting to avoid two cars at a traffic light on Thatcher Avenue. Lee was taken to Parkview Medical Center where she pronounced brain dead early Tuesday morning.
In 2008, 5,290 motorcyclists were killed and an additional 96,000 were injured in motorcycle accidents across the country (according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). Unfortunately, many of these injuries are traumatic brain injuries and serious head injuries. In fact, more than 1.5 million people sustain traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in the United States each year and 51,000 people will lose their lives after a TBI. In all motorcycle crashes that occur throughout the United States, traumatic brain injuries are the leading cause of death.(source)
If a Pueblo, Colorado motorcycling accident has caused the wrongful death of someone you love, it is important to obtain an experienced Pueblo motorcycle accident attorney immediately to discuss all of your legal options. At the Pueblo Injury Firm of Mickey W. Smith, our compassionate wrongful death attorneys will assist you throughout the entire legal process, so you can focus on your family and on rebuilding your life again. Call the Pueblo injury law firm of Mickey W. Smith today at (719)544-0062 for a FREE CONSULTATION.
The 13th annual Blue Thunder Motorcycle Run, honoring the memories of fallen police officers, was held along the front range, according to CBS Denver. The run, which began in honor of Douglas County Deputy Ron King, who was killed in the line of duty in 1999, raised money for Englewood Police officer Jeremy Bitner, who died after being struck by a suspected drunk driver while engaged in a traffic stop in May. Each year, dozens of motorcyclists, many of them law enforcement officers themselves, ride along the front range in an effort to raise money for the families of lost officers, and to increase awareness of the dangers police officers face every day, particularly motorcycle patrol officers. One of the goals of the ride is to attract more riders each year; over 100 participated this year.
