In this presentation, you will see the shocking realities of why Colorado's car accidents have increased in the last several years. Learn how our attorneys at Shafner Law can help and what retribution we can seek for you and your family.
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Colorado Car Accident Statistics
1. CAR ACCIDENT STATISTICS
IN COLORADO
Car Accidents in CO
Have Been Incresing
In 2015, there were more than
500 fatal car crashes in CO.
Alcohol
Population Increase
Decrease in Gas Costs
Marijuana
2. 3/10
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Reports that alcohol
was to blame is the vast majority of fatal Colorado car accidents
A little over 30% of all
car accident fatalities
between 2010-2015
were due to alcohol
impairment.
Thirty Percent
In Many Cases, Alcohol is to Blame
3. Colorado's population has jumped by
nearly 2 million people in just five years
and is predicted to keep increasing.
More Cars in CO Roads
Overall Population
Increase Means Much
More Traffic
As more and more cars share
the roads, the possibility for
wrecks increases.
4. Since gas prices have steadily
declined, that means more
people are taking to the roads.
Gas Prices Decreased
With gas being on the
decline since 2012, more
vehicles are cluttering
Colorado's roads.
5. According to a study by the Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking
Area Program, the number of people killed in a car accident where at least
one driver was under the influence of the drug has increased by 100%
between 2007 and 2012 - when marijuana was legalized.
The Colorado Department of Transportation specifies that five
nangrams of active tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the blood
system is considered driving under the influence (DUI) and illegal.
Buzzed Driving
Legalization of Marijuana to Blame?
6. If you were involved in a car
wreck in Colorado, you need to
seek legal help.
What Can You Do?
Shafner Law has been helping Colorado victims of car
accidents for over three decades. We will help you get justice
and retribution!
7. Our team of attorneys will investigate the aspects of your case and find out
exactly what kind of compensation you need and deserve.
We will seek compensation for the following:
Medical Bills
Insurance Claims
Personal Damage
Compensation for What?
How We Can Help.
8. On-Going Care
We have over 30 years of experience.
We put in the necessary hours.
We are tenacious!
Why Choose Shafner Law?
Our attorneys will become personally involved with you and
your family until we discover exactly how your injuries affect
every aspect of your life.
9. Contact Us Today!
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We proudly serve clients in Denver, Greenwood Village,
and all of Colorado.
Call us at (303) 872-6966.