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Boulder Man Won Nearly $3 Million In Connection With A Car Accident

March 27th, 2013 · · Auto Accident, Boulder, Car Accident, Distracted Driving, Motor Vehicle Accident, product liability Comments Off

roll over accidentA Boulder man won a jury verdict nearly $3 million in connection with a car accident in 2009, according to the Boulder Daily Camera. The sued Ford Motor Company because of a defective driver’s seat in his Ford Explorer which led to serious, life-altering spinal cord injuries. Cognitive deficiencies, as well as visual and speech impairments forced the man to give up his work as a physical therapist, even though there was not the kind of major damage to the vehicle that would suggest such an injury. When his Explorer was rear-ended, the recliner mechanism on the driver’s seat slipped, the seat fully reclined, and the man was thrown head-first into the back seat.

Have you been seriously injured in a car accident? Contact an experienced Boulder car accident attorney today to help.

With the safety systems in place in modern automobiles, they are become safer every day. However, with over 5 million car crashes every year across the country resulting in hundreds of thousands of injuries and over 30,000 fatalities according to the US Department of Transportation, driving is still an inherently risky proposition. Authorities say that most auto accidents are caused by human error, but sometimes there are other problems, such as mechanical failure or defective car parts, which either cause an accident, or make an accident worse when it happens.

130609406344763027Call Boulder car accident attorney Todd Tenge today to discuss your situation if you or a loved one have been seriously injured in a auto accident. Todd can conduct an independent investigation into the real cause of your injuries, whether they were caused by the actions of another driver, or a defective car part made a bad situation much worse. Todd works on personal injury cases on a contingent fee basis, which means that you pay him a fee only after he successfully recovers compensation for you. For more information and a FREE CONSULTATION, contact Boulder car accident attorney Todd Tenge today at (303)665-2929.

Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc Agreed To A $400,000 Civil Penalty

March 13th, 2013 · · Boulder, product liability Comments Off

Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc., a Chicago-based maker of products for babies and toddlers, has agreed to a $400,000 civil penalty, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The penalty stems from a failure on the part of the company to notify the CPSC of complaints received from consumers over the ten-year period from 2000 to 2009. During this time, Kolcraft received several hundred reports that various models of their Travelin’ Tots play yards had failed to latch on the side and collapsed while children were playing in them. Fortunately, the injuries suffered were few and minor, with one concussion among some bruises, cuts, and scrapes. Kolcraft has agreed to maintain tighter internal control over quality and compliance, in addition to the monetary penalty.

Has your infant or toddler child been seriously injured by defective nursery furniture? Contact an experienced Boulder product liability attorney today to discuss your options.

The vast majority of the products that are manufactured for use by babies and toddlers each year are perfectly safe, and are manufactured according to the strict quality and safety guidelines mandated by the CPSC. However, over 70,000 children under the age of 5 are treated in emergency rooms each year in cases involving nursery products, according to the CPSC. Additionally, over 100 children under the age of 5 are killed every year in accidents involving nursery products. For those few families who lose a beloved child because of the defective manufacture or design of a nursery product, the pain and loss are beyond traumatic.

130609406344763027Contact dedicated, compassionate Boulder product liability attorney Todd Tenge immediately if your child has been hurt by a defective baby product. Todd has many years of experience protecting Coloradans who have been injured by the negligence of others. Todd works hard for each and every client to recover financial compensation for medical bills, time lost from work to care for your child, and pain and suffering. In most cases, the injuries suffered are minor, but when they are serious or even deadly, contact the Boulder product liability law office of Todd Tenge at (303)665-2929 for more information and a FREE CONSULTATION.

Injured In A Drunk Driving Accident

February 18th, 2013 · · Auto Accident, Boulder, Car Accident, Drinking And Driving, Fatal, Motor Vehicle Accident, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death Comments Off

Ambulance emt stretcherAn elderly Boulder woman who apparently caused a serious drunk driving accident has pleaded not guilty to multiple criminal charges, according to the Boulder Daily Camera. The woman, who was on her way to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, hit a food truck, and then drove into the area where some tables were set up for people eating there, hitting a CU student. She then hit the entryway of the church where the meeting she was on her way to was held. The student suffered multiple broken ribs and a punctured lung. The woman was not injured. She was arrested, and will stand trial for charges of DUI and vehicular assault, however her criminal proceedings notwithstanding, the young man who was seriously injured may struggle to receive the medical care that he needs to recover from his injuries.

Have you been seriously injured in a drunk driving accident? Contact a dedicated Boulder drunk driving accident attorney today to discuss your options.

According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, over 1.4 million drivers were arrested for DUI offenses in 2010.They also assert that more than half of people whose driver’s licenses have been suspended for drunk driving continue to drive on the suspended license. The penalties for DUI are heavy, but that doesn’t necessarily help the people who are hurt by the drunk drivers. Many victims of drunk driving crashes are left with permanent disabilities: traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injuries, and other permanent damage. Of course, this says nothing of the thousands of people who are killed each year. In these cases, the insurance company of the drunk driver should take care of the injured victim, but sometimes this isn’t the way it works.

130609406344763027Call Boulder drunk driving accident attorney Todd Tenge today if you or a loved one have been seriously injured by a drunk driver. Todd has many years of experience protecting the rights of serious car accident victims. He can investigate the accident to be sure that the person who caused your accident is held responsible, make sure that insurance companies don’t prevent you from receiving the medical care that you need and deserve, and ensure that your medical care is paid for. Don’t trust your serious injury to the drunk driver’s insurance company, speak with Todd Tenge today. For more information and a FREE CASE EVALUATION, contact Boulder drunk driving accident attorney Todd Tenge today at (303)665-2929.

Fatal Roll Over Accident Shuts Down Highway 36

January 22nd, 2013 · · Auto Accident, Boulder, Car Accident, Erie, Fatal, Insurance Dispute, Motor Vehicle Accident, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death Comments Off - Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

roll over accidentMany of us know Highway 36 as the Denver-Boulder Turnpike. It is the easiest way to commute to University of Colorado Boulder from Denver. This highway used to be a toll road and was originally constructed in 1926. This highway is also vulnerable to closure when there is an accident. According to 9 News, the highway was closed recently because of a very serious car accident. There was a fatal roll over accident on eastbound 36. The highway was closed on both sides because of the severity of the crash. The reason for the accident remains unknown. There was not another car involved in the initial crash that caused the person to loose control of their SUV. However, the car when was rolling did hit another car. There was only fatality in the accident, which was the owner of the SUV, whose name is not being released. Highway 36 was closed for nearly two hours which caused quite a delay in traffic.

Have you been seriously injured by a negligent driver? Contact a Boulder car accident attorney who can find out if your case is worth financial compensation.

Roll Over Accident Statistics

Roll over accidents are not very common. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has identified that roll over fatalities are responsible for 1/3 of all occupant fatalities almost every year. This means that although roll over accidents are a rare thing, they are also a very deadly type of accident. Over 60% of all roll over accident fatalities were in an SUV type vehicle. Small pick up trucks accounted for 45% vehicles involved in a fatal roll over accident. Many SUV type cars have a roll over rating associated with them. This number is called a SSF which stands for a Static Stability Factor. It is based upon the vehicles center of gravity, track width and height. This creates a number that creates a reference number for the vehicles to be judged by. The general rule is that if your car has a high number that means that your car has a higher risk of roll over. A general rule of thumb is you want a wide car with a low center of gravity. An Oldsmobile sedan is less likely to roll than a Jeep wrangler. The sedan would have a lower SSF rank. This is because the sedan has a low center of gravity and is wide which in comparison to the Jeep. However, this is not very accurate and always true. Many cars who have low SSF’s can still be at risk of a roll over accident.

Contact a Boulder Car Accident Attorney

130609406344763027If you have been seriously injured in a car accident there is a high likelihood that you will need long term care, or even physical therapy. More often than one would guess, an insurance company acts in bad faith and denies their clients insurance claim. If you find that your recovery process is being inhibited by an insurance company it is time to contact Todd Tenge a Boulder car accident attorney who is has the experience you need. When you are trying to focus on your recovery from an injury it is important that you are able to get the care you need. Todd Tenge is a dedicated lawyer who has worked with multiple clients to help them settle their insurance disputes and wants to hear from you. It is not fair that a person feel financially stressed after being involved in an accident that was not your fault. If you feel like you need your rights protected and are not receiving the medical care you deserve from the insurance company don’t stand alone, seek out an attorney who can help you today. Call Todd Tenge at (303) 665-2929.

A Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Run Over

January 2nd, 2013 · · Auto Accident, Boulder, Car Accident, Erie, Fatal, Insurance Dispute, Motor Vehicle Accident, Pedestrian Accident, Personal Injury Comments Off - Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The winter season in Colorado not only can be the cause of car accidents, but also pedestrian accidents. According to the Denver Post, a man was seriously injured after he slipped while crossing a road in Niwot. The man slipped and fell when he was trying to cross 73rd Street just north of Niwot Road. There was a black Honda SUV that was headed south on 73rd. The SUV was unable to stop and ran over the pedestrian. The SUV ended up dragging the man for nearly 100 feet. The man suffered serious injuries after being dragged and had to be airlifted to a Denver hospital after police reported to the scene. The way the man was pinned under the car meant that first responders  had to lift the car off the man. The police are not citing the driver for the accident; they blame the slick conditions for the accident and injuries to the man.

Have you been seriously injured in a pedestrian car collision? Contact a Boulder car accident lawyer today if you have questions about what to do after your car accident.

There are many reasons why accidents happen, however one fact stands true for many accidents: they can have life altering affects for the individual or their family. This is especially true when cars collide with pedestrians. Because pedestrians are so much more vulnerable to serious injuries after a car collision the result of a pedestrian-car accident is often fatal. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that over 4,200 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents in 2010. This is a significant number to any family member who suffered the loss of a loved one. Pedestrian fatalities in traffic crashes account for 13% of all traffic fatalities. In 2010, 68% of pedestrian deaths occurred at night time. In the same year, 79% of those deaths to pedestrians occurred at non intersection areas, meaning non-designated pedestrian crossing areas. The majority of pedestrian-car collisions resulting in death occur in urban cities than rural towns. Most pedestrian car accidents occur when it is a clear day outside and people are out walking and enjoying the weather. However, cars have less control on winter roads and all pedestrians should be aware that stopping quickly on snow is sometimes not an option. Cross intersections with care this winter season.

However, even the most cautious pedestrian can get injured by a car. Do you know where to turn if you are struck by a car? If you have been seriously injured in a pedestrian car collision it is important that you contact Boulder car accident lawyer Todd Tenge today! When suffering serious injuries after a car accident it is important that you receive the medical care that you deserve. Don’t risk your recovery by not seeking an attorney. There are many times after a serious injury a person needs physical therapy and often insurance companies can deny responsibility to cover those costs. If you find yourself in this scenario, contact Todd Tenge a dedicated and experienced attorney who has helped countless families and clients receive the care they need and settled insurance disputes. If you believe you deserve financial compensation for your accident, you are probably right. Call Todd Tenge a Boulder car accident lawyer at (303) 665-2929 for a free case consultation TODAY.