Distracted Walking : Higher Traffic Deaths
According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), almost 6,000 pedestrians were killed in 2016 in traffic accidents. Pedestrian deaths shot up 10 percent between 2014 and 2015, more than...
View Article5 Things Truck Drivers Do That Lead to Serious Injury
Because truck drivers are professional drivers who receive special training and must carry a special license, one would reasonably expect them to drive cautiously and follow all traffic laws to prevent...
View ArticleTypes of Bicycle Accidents
Colorado bicycle riders face a significant risk of sustaining serious injuries on the road. Motorists often do not see riders, due to distracted driving, failure to observe the distance between the...
View ArticleColorado Springs Bike Master Plan
Colorado Springs held an open house on May 3, 2017, to solicit input from the public on its Bike Master Plan. The event took place in the Downtown Penrose Library on North Cascade Avenue. A couple...
View ArticleSears and Associates Sponsors Tierra Plan/CP Racing
We are excited to announce that Sears and Associates, P.C. is a 2017 sponsor of the Tierra Plan/CP Racing bike racing team that encourages competitive cycling in the Colorado Springs region. With a...
View ArticleCongratulations to our AV-Rated Attorney
All of us at Sears & Associates, P.C. hope that you will join us in congratulating our experienced attorney, Hollie L Wieland, for her AV Preeminent Rating. This highly prestigious peer rating is...
View ArticleAuto Insurance Covid Rebates: How to Maximize What You Deserve
The nation’s large and small auto insurance companies have received much positive press in April of 2020, as news outlet after news outlet has reported insurers offering “rebates:” to customers....
View ArticleBusiness Interruption Insurance and COVID-19
During the spread of this pandemic, we sit in the midst of a moving landscape for employers affected by state and local stay-at-home orders, business closures, and business kept open for society’s...
View ArticleColorado Passes 2021 Medical Lien Legislation to Protect Injured Plaintiffs
To the delight of Plaintiff personal-injury attorneys, at the end of the 2021 legislative session, Colorado Senators passed House Bill 21-1300, an Act that protects Coloradans who have been injured by...
View ArticleRoundabouts Are Here to Stay in Colorado: Here’s Why
If you live in Colorado with our growing number of roundabouts or “traffic circles”, you are probably astounded at the number of drivers who simply do not know how to use them. For instance, you see...
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