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The Most Accident-Prone Vehicles…  

With populations rising, even safer cars aren’t lowering the car accident rates. So what can you proactively do to nurture your safety? Besides being a smart, responsible driver, choosing the right vehicle may help keep you out of harm’s way while on the road. Studies have found that some vehicles are more accident-prone than others. In fact, five vehicles are likely to be in an accident that’s your fault if you’re behind the wheel. If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, this article is for you.

Crash-Prone Vehicles

Safety ratings should be your primary concern when looking for a new vehicle. Safe cars can’t keep you out of an accident, but they can offer protection should you be involved in one. Avoiding accident-prone cars is an extra level of precaution for you, your loved ones, and other drivers. According to Insurify, the most accident-prone vehicles from 2021 were:
  1. Compact cars: Subaru Impreza
  2. Mid-size cars: Kia Stinger, Toyota Prius
  3. Luxury cars: Lexus CT, Infiniti Q60, Hyundai Genesis Coupe, and Subaru WRX
  4. Small SUVs: Mazda CX-3 and Hyundai Ioniq
  5. SUVs: Scion FR-6
You may find stats regarding the deadliest cars or most dangerous vehicles; however, when reviewing these numbers, be sure to understand the correlation between the number of accidents that a particular vehicle is involved in and the number of those vehicles on the road. For instance, a Newsweek article from 2021 said that the Chevy Silverado was the deadliest vehicle in the nation. It’s important to note that it’s also one of the most popular trucks to be sold in the USA. It also has a consistently high safety rating.

Follow These 3 Tips to Stay Safe While Driving

Some of the best ways to stay safe while driving is to take preventative measures.

1.  Check the Safety Ratings of Your Car Before Buying

Basing your new car purchase on safety ratings is a good way to get ahead of the accident game. When looking for a new vehicle, take this vital step before making your final decision. While most newer vehicles are considered safe these days, splurging on the extra safety features can save lives.

2.  Don’t Drive Distracted or Impaired

This means:
  1. No texting
  2. No talking on the phone
  3. No driving while tired
  4. No driving under the influence
  5. And many others
Driving is a privilege that requires your full attention, and nothing should come between you and that responsibility. Paying attention to the road sounds obvious, but a baby crying, a dog barking, and a song to turn up are all distractions. So, remember to pull over when these things take away from your ability to drive safely.

3.  Be Vigilant and Follow the Laws

If you’re not following the laws of the road, no matter how safe your car is, you’re asking for trouble. Speed limits, one ways, merging lanes, yellow lights, stop signs- all laws must be adhered to so you stay safe while contributing to the safety of other drivers and pedestrians around you.

After a Car Accident

When involved in an accident, it’s important to know all of your legal rights. If your accident was caused by another driver, you have the right to seek compensation for your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Unfortunately, without an experienced lawyer on your side, you may find that collecting that compensation is an uphill battle. Further Reading: Keeping Teens Safe While Driving At Hull & Zimmerman, our lawyers have the skills and resources needed to tackle large and complex car accident cases. We have gone toe-to-toe with large insurance companies and WON! We know how to fight insurance companies and protect our clients, and we collect maximum compensation whenever possible. We know injured accident victims need more than just money to pay medical expenses. They need to compensate for the loss of their paycheck, long-term care expenses, and future medical treatments as well. As such, we investigate all angles of your accident and injury to ensure that you receive all the money you need to fully recover.

Contact Our Experienced North Denver Personal Injury Lawyers

If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident anywhere in Colorado, contact our experienced personal injury attorneys immediately. At Hull & Zimmerman, our committed personal injury lawyers are dedicated to the belief that everyone deserves justice. Contact us at (303) 710-8915 or (866) 385-3505. Our car accident lawyers have extensive experience representing injured accident victims in Broomfield, Arvada, Superior, Lafayette, Louisville, Erie, Brighton, Commerce City, Northglenn, Westminster, Thornton, Longmont, and throughout Colorado.

The Six Classifications of Workers’ Compensa…  

No matter how many safety protocols you follow while on the job, you may still find yourself getting injured due to your work. If this happens to you in Colorado, workers’ compensation may come into effect. Workers’ comp is designed to help both the employer and the employee. It’s an insurance that employers must have, designed to help their employees who become injured or ill due to work-related conditions or events. If you’re an employee who can’t work and is facing financial obstacles, understanding the kinds of benefits available will help you navigate the process to come. (more…)

Gross Negligence…  

There are many kinds of negligence that you can bring forward in a legal case, contributory, comparative, gross, and vicarious. Today, we’re discussing gross negligence. Gross negligence is one of the common cases our Denver negligence attorneys seek justice for. And in Colorado, gross negligence can lead to a premises liability lawsuit. In most cases, when you file a personal injury matter with the court, you intend to get damages (monetary compensation) for another party’s negligent actions that caused your injury or illness. In the eyes of the law, negligence must fall under specific guidelines. (more…)

Property Owners Premises Liability Responsibilitie…  

Premises Liability refers to a legal concept that holds a property owner responsible for injuries on their property. Property owners can reduce or eliminate claims against them by maintaining basic safety standards such as: (more…)

Reasons to Hire a North Denver Personal Injury Law…  

Reasons to Hire a North Denver Personal Injury LawyerWhen you’re involved in an accident due to another person or entity’s negligence, you should not have to pay the financial and accountability consequences. A personal injury attorney will help you understand your rights and get you the money you deserve. (more…)

Common Injuries After an Auto Accident…  

Common Injuries After an Auto AccidentSeveral types of injuries can happen as a result of an auto accident. Commonly, those injuries are in the neck and back. They range from mild neck pain to herniated discs to serious head trauma. These violent collisions can be debilitating and are too often life-threatening.  (more…)

Using a Smartphone While Driving, Not So Smart…  

Using a Smartphone While Driving, Not So Smart - Hull and ZimmermanMany of us are culprits of the occasional peek at our phone while sitting at the intersection or driving slow, but the fact is, even if you’re stopped or moving along at a snail’s pace, your phone should be entirely off-limits when you’re behind the wheel.  Driving is difficult enough with the usual distractions: food, music, kids, construction, etc. Adding a smartphone to the mix is not only irresponsible, but can lead to destruction, injury, and death.  (more…)

How Can a Personal Injury Attorney Help Me?…  

How Can a Personal Injury Attorney Help Me - Hull and ZimmermanPersonal injury attorneys are legal professionals well-versed in the legal field. They fight to get justice and compensation for those who have been injured, either directly or indirectly, by other individuals or entities.

First and foremost, your recovery process should be your focus. Hiring a personal injury lawyer allows you to handle those pressing concerns as your legal team deals with the legal matters. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, slip and fall, have a workers’ compensation matter, or insurance bad faith issue, a seasoned personal injury attorney will make all the difference. 

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Slip and Fall Facts in Colorado…  

Were You Hurt in a Slip & Fall Accident Slip and fall accidents run the gamut when it comes to seriousness. We’ve represented clients who fell while on the job and had to take a few weeks off of work, and those who have fallen while on someone else’s property due to the negligence of the property owner and suffered ongoing injury.  If you’ve been involved in a slip and fall accident and are wondering what your rights are, the personal injury lawyers at Hull & Zimmerman would like to help.  (more…)

Be Aware of the All-Too-Common Parking Lot Acciden…  

How to Avoid a Parking Lot Accident! Driving these days can be a bit scary. With handheld devices in just about every hand, many drivers are distracted every time they get behind the wheel by more than just everyday occurrences that happen on the road. For this reason, it’s imperative that you stay focused and pay close attention to your surroundings when driving. Even in the parking lot.  Many of us don’t consider parking lot accidents to be serious, relevant, or common. But that’s not the case. Parking lot accidents occur more often than you may think because generally, people think there’s very little risk while driving slowly in a parking lot or pulling in or out of a parking space. When we feel over-confident, our guard goes down.  (more…)

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At Hull & Zimmerman Law Firm, we are honored to help accident victims in their time of need, and take our responsibility as personal injury lawyers incredibly seriously. We know how important it is for victims to secure the full and fair compensation they need following a serious accident, and that is why we take a hands-on, personalized approach to every case we handle.

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