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Denver Water warns residents of potential lead con…  

Denver Water has announced the results from recent water tests in the city after it was found that nearly one out of every eight homes that has lead plumbing may be using lead-contaminated water. Lead contamination can lead to many health risks such as nerve and brain damage. This is why Denver Water has now warned residents in the area of the situation and urged homeowners to limit their use of the water. The amount of lead that is allowed in water because of the federal standard is 15 parts per billion. Lead concentration in nearly 60 homes exceeded this limit. These numbers mean that nearly 12 percent of homes in the area have high levels of lead, which has increased from 8 percent in 2011. Officials with the Colorado Department of Public Health have recommended that people in affected areas seek testing, especially children in low-income homes because they face the highest risk of exposure. The Environmental Protection Agency requires cities to take action when over 10 percent of homes face high levels of lead in their water.

Colorado Springs man killed after suffering trauma…  

A man from Colorado Springs was killed after falling from North Maroon Peak and suffering from a traumatic brain injury. According to police officials, the accident occurred when a boulder suddenly became loose and caused the man to fall down the 14,000- foot rock. Officials estimated that the man fell roughly 800 feet and that he was climbing alone at the time. Other climbers found the man and called emergency officials. A helicopter arrived at the scene to transport the man to the hospital, but he was later pronounced dead by rescue workers. The county coroner has now stated that the official cause of death was a traumatic brain injury. It was said that he was wearing a helmet at the time, but not a harness.

Denver man sentenced after hit-and-run accident…  

A man from Denver has been sentenced after a hit-and-run accident where he struck a cyclist. He was sentenced to probation and community service and was also sentenced to 90 days in jail, which was later suspended. The 52-year-old man was visiting his second home in Vail when the accident occurred. The man was driving his Mercedes down the roadway when he struck the cyclist that was riding on the shoulder of the road. He then fled and tried to hide his car behind an abandoned store. The cyclist is still recovering from injuries at this time. The man had no previous criminal history and was offered a more lenient deal. If you or a loved one has been injured by a negligent driver, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the Denver injury lawyers of Hull & Zimmerman, P.C., by calling (303) 423-1770 today.