A demand letter could be the solution to resolving your personal injury claim or legal dispute. A demand letter lays out your desires with the goal of striking a compromise with the other person involved in your dispute. A successful demand letter can achieve a settlement, or an out-of-court agreement between you and the...
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The State of Colorado takes the safety of its commercial trucking industry seriously. State lawmakers have enacted multiple rules, restrictions and requirements to help improve truck safety and decrease the risk of accidents. In addition to Colorado’s trucking regulations, truckers and truck companies must also obey national rules under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
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The commercial trucking industry can pose significant threats to others in terms of traffic accidents. Negligent, careless and irresponsible truck drivers could cause serious and deadly collisions in Colorado. In 2017, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reported 4,237 fatal crashes and 344,000 injury crashes involving large trucks in the U.S. The catastrophic...
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is the organization responsible for overseeing the trucking industry in America. Efforts to increase the safety of commercial trucking via the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 created the FMCSA. It is the authority in charge of creating safety programs, researching traffic accidents and patrolling motor...
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Trucking companies are often guilty of violating safety codes, breaking protocols and cutting corners to save time or money. Unfortunately, these lapses in judgment could cause tragic trucking accidents. If you notice an unsafe truck, driver or company in Colorado, you have the right to file an official complaint. A complaint could prevent a...
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