FEDERAL CRIMES A TO Z – G IS FOR GAMBLING
The United States has numerous laws on the books relating to gambling. 18 U.S.C. §§ 1081-1084 define what gambling is, and how it is prohibited. 18 U.S.C. §1082 states that (a) it is unlawful for any citizen or resident of the United States, or any other person who...
Common Joint Injuries for Car Accident Victims
While car accident injuries can vary by person, there are some common joint injuries that tend to result from a car crashes: Knee Injuries As a knee pain doctor Rockville MD trusts can explain, the two of the most common injuries to the knee in a motor vehicle...
Personal Injuries and the Workers Comp Process Explained
Filing for workers’ compensation following a workplace injury is a generally simple process when injuries are nominal and the prognosis for the employee to return to full working capacity is apparent. In most situations, the employee reports the injury to the...
Former Boulder Mayor Charged in Fatal Accident
A shocking report from the Daily Camera Boulder News says that 75-year-old Bob Greenlee, a former mayor of Boulder, has been charged with nine criminal offenses for his role in a five-car crash last year...
Roadway Fatalities Rising: CDOT Director Blames Distracted Driving
The Denver Post is reporting that the top transportation official in the state has cited distracted driving as the root cause for a recent spike in roadway deaths in Colorado. Shailen Bhatt, the executive director of the Colorado Department Transportation (CDOT), said...
Texting Drunk Driver—A Lethal Combination
Fox 31 Denver is reporting that a texting and drunk driver has received 20 years for her role in a crash that killed two others. As previously covered by Fox 31 Denver, 27-year-old Athina Munoz was driving southbound on Highway 83 when she crossed into the northbound...
Product Liability Cases Emerging in Marijuana Industry
The District of Columbia and 29 states, including Colorado, now allow some form of marijuana use legally, whether it is recreational, medical or both. Many other states are considering legalizing some form of use right now and in the immediate future. As this industry...
Colorado Springs Driver Arrested After Fleeing 3-Car Crash
Fox 31 Denver News is reporting that a driver who allegedly caused a three-car accident in Colorado Springs has been arrested, as stated by the Colorado Springs Police Department. The crash occurred at around 2:30 am at Constitution Avenue and Academy Boulevard on...
Cause Identified in Fatal Colorado Ski Lift Accident
Investigators have found the cause of a chair lift accident that took the life of a Texas woman at a Colorado ski resort, reports CBS News. It was electrical issues that caused the chairlift at Ski Granby Ranch in Granby to hit a support tower and topple on December...
Who Got The Ticket?
Amidst the confusion and stress of the aftermath of a car accident, it is absolutely crucial to call the police and obtain a police report. Police reports are used by insurance companies and by personal injury attorneys to paint the picture of the accident and explain...
