In the past six years, the number of motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians wearing headphones has tripled.

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine that conducted the study also found that 75 percent of the time, these accidents resulted in the death of the pedestrian. The injuries sustained in these car crashes were severe, due to the inattention of the pedestrians.

Pedestrians are urged to keep their headphones out of their ears until they are able to safely enjoy the  music. These small ear buds could lead to distractions, and the inability to hear oncoming vehicles.

Please contact the Denver vehicle accident lawyers of Hull & Zimmerman, P.C. by calling 303-423-1770 if you or someone you know has been injured in a motor vehicle accident.

Boulder’s “Safe Streets Boulder Report” reveals statistics on accidents at the city’s most dangerous intersections.  The study analyzed vehicle accidents that occurred at 15 intersections between January 2008 and April 2011.

More than 8,500 accidents involving vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, and skateboarders were analyzed in the study.  Four of the city’s most dangerous intersections are located near the CU Boulder campus on Broadway.  In addition, research revealed that the city’s most dangerous intersection is just north of the college, at Regent Drive and Colorado Avenue.

Pedestrians and bicyclists in Boulder are most likely to be hit at an intersection, according to the study; 56 percent of bicycle accidents and 44 percent of pedestrian accidents in the studied time period occurred at intersections.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident caused by another driver’s negligence, contact the Denver vehicle accident lawyers of Hull & Zimmerman, P.C. at 303-423-1770 to learn more about your rights.

This past Saturday morning, a motorcycle cop with the Thornton Police Department was hit on Interstate 25 while making a traffic stop.

The Colorado State Patrol reported that the officer was traveling northbound on the interstate when he stopped a vehicle near 84th Avenue.  At around 8 a.m., during the traffic stop, a vehicle traveling behind the police officer’s motorcycle hit him from behind.

The police officer was flown in a helicopter to Denver Health Medical Center in serious condition.  Sources say that the officer’s injuries were not life-threatening.

The 19-year old driver who struck the officer was arrested after the accident and is suspected of having been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the motorcycle accident.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a vehicle accident, an experienced Denver accident lawyer can help you on your path towards finding financial and legal justice.  Contact the Denver accident attorneys of Hull & Zimmerman, P.C. at 303-423-1770 to learn more today.

A man is in critical condition in Denver Health hospital after being involved in an ATV accident on Monday.

According to Boulder County officials, the accident occurred on U.S. Forest Service Road 286C in a area that is designated for four wheelers. The man was alone when the accident occurred and was later found by two people that were passing by.

One of them stayed with him, while the other went to get help. A helicopter than lifted him to the hospital where he remains in critical condition.

Our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victim at this time.

Two pedestrian accidents occurred on Tuesday in Aurora.  The first accident occurred around 6:20 A.M. when 61-year old Carmen Vasquez-Rios was crossing Havana Street from the west side of the street to the east.  A Chevy van struck her as she crossed the street near Mexico Avenue.  Paramedics took Vasquez-Rios to Aurora Medical Center where she later passed away from the injuries she incurred in the pedestrian accident.

The second accident occurred just a few minutes later at Colfax and Aurora Court.  The victim was taken to the nearby University of Colorado for unknown injuries.  Police will be investigating both accidents.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Carmen Vasquez-Rios’ family and friends during this difficult time.

Three people were injured after a car accident in Denver on Sunday night.

According to police, the accident occurred at West Evans Avenue and South Clay Street when a pickup truck slammed into the back of a compact car. The truck struck the car with such force that one person was ejected from the vehicle as a result of it.

Two other passengers in the Saturn were trapped in the vehicle for some time period. All three were taken to the hospital by ambulance. The pickup truck driver was not injured in the accident. The accident remains under investigation at this time.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the vehicle accident lawyers in Denver for more information by calling 303-423-1770.

A two-vehicle accident in Denver caused seven children to be hospitalized.

The accident occurred on Thursday of last week at the intersection of 29th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. Witnesses to the accident said that the mini-van was backing out of a parking lot onto the roadway when it struck the school bus.

The van then spun around and the tire of the bus fell off causing the bus to stop. No serious injuries were reported, but seven children were taken to the hospital after complaining of injuries.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a bus accident, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the Denver vehicle accident lawyers of Hull & Zimmerman, P.C., by calling 303-423-1770 today.

A major car pileup on Colorado 25 involved 34 vehicles, leaving many damaged and 12 people injured.

The accident occurred 40 miles south of Denver and included cars, four semi-trucks and an empty tanker. There were 12 people injured in the accident, but all of the injuries were considered non-life threatening. The injured people were taken to the hospital to be treated for the injuries received.

All northbound lanes were shut down after the accident in order for emergency crews to help people and clean up debris. Officials also said that the icy roads may have had something to do with the massive collision.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the Denver vehicle accident lawyers of Hull & Zimmerman, P.C., by calling 303-423-1770 today.