May 23rd, 2011
According to the Pueblo Chieftain, a 12-year-old Pueblo boy was killed in a drunk driving accident that also resulted in other passenger injuries. The 39-year-old Pueblo driver was under the influence of alcohol when she drove off of the road on Interstate 25, about three miles north of Pueblo, Colorado. The truck flipped over about two times before coming to a complete stop in the middle of the highway. Sadly, the young boy was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, and was projected from the vehicle and pronounced dead on the scene. The Pueblo drunk driver was also ejected from the car and suffered major injuries, while the other front seat passenger, who was wearing his seatbelt, was released from the hospital with minor injuries.
Drunk driving is a serious offense that takes thousands of lives every year. While the percentage of drunk driving related accidents has been on the decline in the Colorado area, serious and often fatal drunk driving accidents still occur in the Pueblo area.
If you or a love one has been injured in a drunk driving accident in the Pueblo area a Pueblo drunk driving accident lawyer can help you receive the compensation you deserve. Pueblo drunk driving attorney, Mickey Smith, understands the intricacies surrounding drunk driving accidents in the State of Colorado. As such, he fights aggressively to ensure that the negligent driver is held responsible for the injuries and damages that he or she has caused. Call (719) 544-0062 today for your FREE CONSULTATION.
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April 30th, 2011
As reported recently in the Pueblo Chieftain, a 15-year-old Vilas girl was killed in a car accident in Baca County on April 9th, 2011. The single-vehicle crash ejected the girl, who died later at Swedish Hospital in Denver; the 17-year-old male driver was uninjured.
The car crash, in which excessive speed was said to be a factor, occurred on Baca County Road M about 7 miles east of U.S. 287, when the vehicle left the road and rolled over into a field. The accident started a 2000-acre wildfire northeast of Campo, which was later contained. Authorities indicated that charges are pending against the teen driver, including a citation for speeding.
According to accident statistics compiled by the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), during 2008, the latest year for which accurate crash data are available, excessive speed was a factor in approximately 20% of the more than 27,000 vehicle accidents statewide that year. As suggested by this tragic accident, teens and speeding can be a particularly deadly combination.
When an accident happens in the Pueblo area, it’s important to seek the help of an experienced Pueblo car accident attorney. Experienced Pueblo car accident lawyer, Mickey Smith, can discuss all of your legal options available to you, ensure that the responsible parties are held accountable for their actions, and win the monetary compensation and other long-term help to which you are entitled. Contact Mickey Smith today at 719-544-0062 today to schedule your free consultation.
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March 31st, 2011
According to the Pueblo Chieftain, Evraz Rocky Mountain Steel’s plant in Pueblo, Colorado has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for hazardous working conditions. OSHA uncovered violations for machines that were capable of amputation due to their rotating parts. Evraz was cited for a similar hazard in July of 09’ and this violation is especially serious due to the potential for serious injury or death. In addition to this violation, Evraz had a series of violations including:
- Failing to implement a lockout for energy sources
- Inadequate belt guards
- Inadequate pulley guards
- Improper storage of flammable materials
- Failure to protect workers from electrical hazards
Serious bodily injury can occur anywhere—at any time; however, when you are on the job, it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure safe and adequate working conditions. Safety precautions must be taken, especially in technical plants and warehouses where dangerous machinery and chemicals pose a daily threat to workers.
If you or someone you love is injured, either on the job or anywhere in the Pueblo area, it is important to discuss your case with an experienced Pueblo personal injury lawyer. Pueblo personal injury attorney, Mickey Smith, can evaluate your case and review all of your legal options with you. If your accident was the direct result of another party’s negligence, Pueblo personal injury attorney, Mickey Smith, will be on your side fighting for you. Call 719-544-0062 today for a free initial consultation.
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February 23rd, 2011
The Gazette has reported that Colorado Springs police “found and cited the driver of a car that flew off a road and into a small creek in north Colorado Springs Tuesday night.” The driver, 23-year-old Derek Pagan, was seen walking away from the crash around 9:30 PM. He was later tracked down by police and cited for several violations including careless driving. It was estimated that his car had skidded 73 feet before launching some 80 feet through the air and landing upside down in a foot and a half of water. Pagan was treated for minor injuries. One officer was quoted to have said, “Pretty incredible for anyone to survive that.”
According to the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), there were 290 fatal automobile accidents in Colorado in 2008. In 46 of these accidents, speed was determined to be a contributing factor. It is imperative that all drivers obey speed limits and safety signs while on Colorado road ways. The consequences of speeding can be deadly. Luckily for the man in the story reported by The Gazette, his careless driving didn’t kill him or someone else.
Have you been injured in an accident or know somebody who has been killed in a Colorado automobile accident? If so, you need to speak to a Pueblo injury attorney about your legal options. Mickey W. Smith has years of experience working on Colorado automobile accident cases, and he will put his knowledge and experience to work for you. Call 719-544-0062 free review of your case.
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January 12th, 2011
A Pueblo woman escaped injury Tuesday after a hit-and run accident. The Chieftain is reporting that the accident happened near the First Street on-ramp of Interstate 25. The victim was entering the interstate when an unidentified vehicle moved into the lane in front of the victim’s vehicle. The victim swerved to avoid the vehicle striking the concrete barrier and rolling the vehicle. The second vehicle did not stop after the accident.
Anybody in a vehicle can become a fatality in a car accident. According to statistics by the NHTSA, 34,017 fatal crashes occurred in 2008. 19,220 drivers and 7,397 passengers were killed in car accidents in the United States.
Have you been injured in a vehicle accident? Has a loved one been killed or seriously injured? If you answered yes to either question then calling a Pueblo car accident attorney should be your next step. The attorneys at the Pueblo Personal injury law office of Mickey W. Smith have years of experience helping people like you obtain the compensation that they deserve after a vehicle accident. Call attorney Mickey Smith today at (719) 544-0062 today to talk to an experienced car accident attorney and receive a free case consultation.
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December 20th, 2010
According to the Denver Post, a Colorado State Trooper was injured in a multi-vehicle Pueblo crash on I-25 earlier this week. Trooper Kohnlein was busy working on another Pueblo car crash when the multi-vehicle accident occurred. The car was pushed into the officer and he was taken to a Pueblo hospital for treatment. At the time of the accident, the Colorado roads were slick and people were driving too fast for the icy conditions. Unfortunately, this is the second injury to a Colorado state trooper in less than 48 hours.
According to the Colorado State Patrol, the main causes of Colorado car accidents are excessive speed, inattention to driving, and aggressive driving. In particular, drivers in Pueblo and throughout Colorado are urged to use extra caution during the winter months. Snow, sleet, and ice can make normal driving conditions even worse, and cause catastrophic and often fatal Pueblo car accidents.
If you or someone you love is injured in a Pueblo car accident, you need a Pueblo car accident lawyer who will fight for your rights. After your accident, you may be able to obtain financial compensation for your injuries and any damages that resulted from the other person’s negligence. Contact Pueblo car accident lawyer, Mickey W. Smith, immediately for a FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION—(719)544-0062.
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November 24th, 2010
The Chieftain is reporting that two Centauri High School students suffered minor injuries Tuesday morning when the school bus they were riding on collided with another vehicle. According to the Colorado State Patrol, the bus, driven by 68-year-old Ronald Morch, was pulling out of a private drive onto County Road Z when it failed to yield to oncoming traffic. A pick-up truck, driven by 44-year-old Billy Parish, struck the right side of the bus. Two 16-year-old students on the bus were taken to the hospital, where they were treated for minor injuries and released. The driver of the pickup truck was also taken to the hospital where he was treated for minor injuries and released. The driver of the bus was not injured in the crash but was charged with failing to yield the right of way.
Bus accident statistics are limited; however, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration‘s Fatality Analysis Reporting System data for 1993 to 1997 shows that 141 buses were involved in accidents that resulted in the deaths of 21 occupants and injuries to 442 occupants.
Have you or a loved one been injured in a car accident? If you or someone you love has been injured in an automobile accident, it is important to contact an experienced Pueblo car accident attorney immediately. 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 car accident 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.
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October 19th, 2010
According to an article posted by New First 5, more teens die in Colorado from car crashes than any other cause. In 2009, 38 Colorado teens lost their lives in automobile accidents. The Colorado State Patrol (CPS) wants to save as many teens as possible. The State Patrol encourages “parents to have their teens attend the Alive at 25 training or a driver safety course to help them be more knowledgeable about laws and the impact that poor driving choices will have on them.” The CPS offers the falling tips for teen drivers:
- Always wear your seatbelt
- Observe and obey posted speed limits
- Lower speed according to road conditions
- Never drink and drive
- Avoid distractions (cell phones, IPODs, radios) and pay attention to the road
- Know and observe the graduated driver’s license (GDL) laws
The CPS offers the falling tips for parents of teen drivers:
- Educate yourself about GDL laws
- Have your teen attend a driver safety course (Alive at 25)
- Be a good driving example
- Emphasize the importance of making great driving choices
- Let your teen know you care about them and want to be their partner in the safe driving process
The last thing a Colorado parent wants to hear is that their teen has been involved in a car accident. Imagine the devastation of hearing that your teen was injured or killed in a car crash. In a moment like that a Pueblo personal injury attorney is invaluable. An attorney can clear through all the legalese that insurance companies send your way and help you make sound decisions based on what is best for you and your family. Mickey W. Smith has years of experience working with families who have been devastated by car accidents. For a free review or your case, call his office today at (719) 544 0062.
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October 19th, 2010
A second persona has died following a rollover accident in Lakewood yesterday. 9News is reporting that a female victim was pronounced dead at the scene and the second victim (a 40-year-old woman) was transported to St. Anthony Central Hospital where she died last night from her injuries. The fatal crash happened at about 2p.m. Monday near C-470 and West Alameda Parkway. The victims were in a Ford Explorer that apparently struck another vehicle before careening off the highway and rolling several times down an embankment.
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.
If someone you love has been injured or killed in an automobile accident, it is important to contact an experienced Pueblo personal injury attorney immediately. 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.
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September 24th, 2010
A trucker from Texas has pleaded guilty in causing the deaths of two women during a 2009 snow storm. According to 7News, Richard Widmier pleaded guilty to two counts of vehicular homicide on Wednesday in state court. Widmier was driving his tractor trailer eastbound on I-70 when it slammed into the back of a Jeep Liberty killing both women inside almost instantly. Investigators said that the Jeep was traveling in the far right lane at about 15 miles an hour due to white out conditions. Witness statements and accident reconstruction indicated that the tractor trailer was traveling between 56 and 63 miles an hour at the time of the collision.
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.
If someone you love has been injured or killed in an automobile accident, it is important to contact an experienced Pueblo personal injury attorney immediately. 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.
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