Colorado Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Injured by an E-Bike or Electric Scooter in Colorado? What Riders and Pedestrians Should Know

Published on: June 12, 2026 | Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC

E-bikes and electric scooters are now part of everyday transportation. In Boulder County and throughout Colorado, people use them to commute, run errands, get across campus, connect to public transit, or enjoy local trails and bike paths. They are convenient, relatively affordable, and often easier to park than a car.

They also create new risks.

An e-bike can move much faster than a traditional bicycle, especially when a rider is inexperienced or traveling in a crowded area. An electric scooter can feel simple to operate, but small wheels, sudden braking, uneven pavement, traffic conflicts, and sidewalk congestion can turn a short ride into a serious injury event. Pedestrians can also be badly hurt when a rider fails to yield, passes too closely, or rides in an area where electric scooters or e-bikes are restricted.

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Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims in Colorado: What Injured Drivers Need to Know

Published on: April 30, 2026 | Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC

When we talk to injured drivers in Colorado, one of the most frustrating situations we see is this: someone does everything right, carries insurance, drives responsibly, and still gets hit by a driver who either has no insurance at all or nowhere near enough coverage to pay for the harm they caused. That is where uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, usually called UM/UIM coverage, becomes critically important.

In Colorado, the numbers are not small. According to the Insurance Information Institute, Colorado had an estimated uninsured-driver rate of 19.7 percent in a recent year, ranking ninth in the nation. On the underinsured side, the Insurance Research Council reported that Colorado had the highest underinsured-driver rate in the country at 40.9 percent. Nationally, the uninsured rate was 15.4 percent, while the underinsured rate was 15.7 percent. Those figures help explain why UM/UIM coverage is not some obscure add-on. In Colorado, it is often one of the most important protections in an auto policy.

At Cook, Bradford & Levy, we represent people and families injured in traffic accidents across Boulder County and beyond. In cases involving uninsured and underinsured motorists, experience matters. So does direct communication with clients. So does a willingness to negotiate aggressively and litigate when necessary. That perspective matters when the insurer on the other side is, in a UM/UIM claim, often your own insurance company.

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The Most Dangerous Highways for Truck Accidents Near Boulder

Published on: March 26, 2026 | Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC

For drivers in Boulder County, large trucks are part of everyday life. Tractor-trailers, delivery rigs, construction vehicles, dump trucks, fuel haulers, and other commercial vehicles move constantly through the region on US-36, I-25, I-70, CO-119, US-287, and connecting roads. These highways are essential to commerce, but they also create serious risk when a truck driver is speeding, fatigued, overloaded, distracted, following too closely, or handling mountain and Front Range conditions poorly. Cook, Bradford & Levy, we handle truck and tractor-trailer injury cases in Boulder and surrounding Colorado communities, and emphasizes direct work with clients, negotiation backed by trial readiness, and experience pursuing substantial recoveries in serious injury claims.

The phrase “most dangerous” does not always mean a highway is defective or that a crash is inevitable there. More often, it means the corridor combines volume, speed, merging pressure, freight movement, weather exposure, limited reaction time, and the sheer destructive force of a commercial vehicle. A crash that might be survivable in a passenger-car-only setting can become catastrophic when an 80,000-pound truck is involved. In and around Boulder County, the risk is especially real because local travel patterns mix commuters, tourists, cyclists, students, buses, and heavy trucks on corridors that range from urban expressways to mountain approaches.

Why Highways Near Boulder Are So Dangerous

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Drowsy Driving and Fatigued Driver Accident Victims

Published on: December 10, 2025 | Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC

Drowsy driving is one of those dangers everyone knows about but almost nobody thinks will affect them. Most people picture drunk driving or texting behind the wheel when they think of risky driving. But in reality, driving tired can be just as dangerous, especially on Colorado’s long stretches of highway and winding mountain roads.

At Cook Bradford and Levy, attorneys Jason Levy and Brian Bradford regularly help people who have been seriously hurt because another driver pushed through fatigue instead of stopping to rest. These cases can be challenging, but with the right investigation and legal strategy, the truth about what caused a crash often becomes clear.

Why Driving Tired Is Such a Big Problem

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How Long Does a Personal Injury Lawsuit Take in Colorado?

Published on: September 26, 2025 | Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC

One of the most common questions new clients ask is:

“How long will my personal injury case take?”

It’s a fair question—most people have never been through this process and don’t know what to expect. The truth is, the timeline of a personal injury case in Colorado depends on many factors, including the severity of injuries, how cooperative the insurance companies are, and whether the case goes to trial.

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Mediation in Colorado Personal Injury Lawsuits: Is It Worth It?

Published on: September 19, 2025 | Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC

When people are involved in a lawsuit after a serious accident, they often expect a drawn-out, adversarial legal process. Litigation in Colorado can be emotionally draining, financially burdensome, and time-consuming. Fortunately, there’s another path: mediation, a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that’s becoming increasingly common in Colorado courts.

In fact, many counties in Colorado require mediation once litigation has begun, including in personal injury cases. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, truck accident, or another negligence-related case, understanding mediation is key to knowing what to expect and how it could impact your recovery.

What is Mediation in Colorado Personal Injury Cases?

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The Life-Saving Importance of Seatbelts in Colorado Car Accidents

Published on: September 15, 2025 | Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC

Driving is a necessity in Colorado. From commuting to work in Denver, to dropping kids at school in Colorado Springs, to heading up to the mountains for a weekend getaway—cars are an essential part of daily life. But driving also comes with risks, and accidents can happen when you least expect them. One of the simplest and most effective ways to reduce the risk of severe injury or death is by wearing a seatbelt.

Unfortunately, many drivers and passengers still fail to buckle up, putting themselves in unnecessary danger. At our firm, we’ve seen firsthand how devastating injuries can be when someone chooses not to wear a seatbelt. If you or a loved one has been hurt in such a crash, a Boulder personal injury attorney can help you understand your rights and pursue fair compensation.

Why Seatbelts Are Essential in Colorado Car Accidents

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The Hidden Dangers of Drowsy Driving in Colorado: What You Need to Know

Published on: September 5, 2025 | Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC

Most drivers in Colorado understand the dangers of drunk or drugged driving. What many don’t realize, however, is that driving while tired—or “drowsy driving”—can be just as dangerous. At our Colorado personal injury law firm, we have represented far too many clients who were seriously injured because another driver chose to get behind the wheel without adequate rest.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drowsy driving is responsible for an estimated 100,000 crashes, 71,000 injuries, and 1,500 deaths every year in the United States. These alarming numbers show just how serious fatigue-related accidents can be.

Why Drowsy Driving is So Dangerous

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Michigan: Pastor Found Guilty of Long-Term Child Abuse

Published on: September 1, 2025 | Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC

In one of Michigan’s most disturbing recent cases, former pastor Scott Haught was convicted in 2025 on multiple felony counts, including first- and second-degree criminal sexual conduct. The case centered around years of abuse he inflicted on his own daughters—acts that began when they were children and continued into their adolescence.

The Case Unfolds

For decades, Haught was a trusted figure in his community. He led a congregation, counseled families, and held himself out as a man of faith. Behind closed doors, however, he exploited his position of authority and trust to manipulate, control, and repeatedly abuse his children.

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Colorado’s New Hands-Free Driving Law: What You Need to Know

Published on: August 25, 2025 | Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC

As of January 1, 2025, Colorado drivers are no longer allowed to hold a cell phone while operating a vehicle. The state’s new hands-free driving law is designed to reduce distracted driving crashes and make the roads safer for everyone.

What Changed Under the New Law?

For years, Colorado banned texting while driving. Now, that restriction extends to any use of a handheld device. Drivers cannot hold, type on, or scroll through a phone—even while stopped at a red light.

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