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Denver Suspended Autonomous Testing After Fatal Self-Driving Uber Car Accident

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On March 18, 2018, a self-driving car owned by Uber struck and killed a pedestrian in Arizona. As a result, of the collision Uber has suspended the companies self-driving test across North America until further notice. Other companies who are in the autonomous vehicle business have also suspended testing due to the recent collision. Many CEO’s and Government Officials have commented on the recent collision stating while the end goal is to promote a safer commute for everyone “No one should take shortcuts and no one should put out technology before its ready.” Both Uber and Lyft are rapidly taking over Colorado and national paid-transportation services market. The astonishing advance of ridesharing companies presented Colorado with a potential significant source of revenue for Denver International Airport. In 2015, ridesharing companies accounted for $1.23 million in airport revenues, behind taxis at nearly $2.2 million and limousines at $1.7 million. In the first three…
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Disabled Veteran Accuses Colorado Springs Along With Homeowners Association For Violating Federal Disability Laws

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A Disabled resident of Colorado Springs has filed a lawsuit against his neighborhood’s homeowners association and the City of Colorado Springs citing multiple issues with the sidewalks in his residential community. The resident requires a wheel chair to ambulate and has referenced multiple areas with six foot gaps in the sidewalk which prevents him from his commute throughout the neighborhood. The resident states the sidewalks are not in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act. At this point, the City has made some repairs and now believes the Homeowners Association is responsible for the remaining repairs. Have you or a member of your family been injured due to the negligence of homeowners association or local government? If so contact Larson Larimer Schneider, P.C. and speak to an attorney today. Updates on Social Security Disability Claims With more than one million Americans awaiting a hearing on their eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits, the…
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Supreme Court Limits The Reach Of The Colorado Government Immunity Act

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (CGIA) grants immunity to government entities and their employees in many types of personal injury cases. In order to have a successful claim under CGIA, a notice must be filed within 182 days of the loss and the facts must fall within one of the “waived” areas of sovereign immunity and there must be legal liability involving negligence. Waivers fall into eight general areas: Operation of a motor vehicle owned or leased by a public entity, by a public employee while in the course of employment; Operation of a public hospital, correctional facility or jail; A dangerous condition of any public building; A dangerous condition of a public highway, road or street; A dangerous condition of any public hospital, jail, public facility located in any park or recreational area maintained by a public entity, or public water, gas, sanitation, electrical, power, or swimming facility and;…
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Self-Driving Uber Car Kills Arizona Woman Crossing Street

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]An Uber self-driving car hit and killed a woman crossing the street in Arizona, police said on Monday, marking the first fatality caused by an autonomous vehicle and a potential blow to the technology expected to transform transportation. The ride services company said it was suspending North American tests of its self-driving vehicles, which are currently going on in Arizona, Pittsburgh, and Toronto. So-called robot cars, when fully developed by companies including Uber, Alphabet Inc, and General Motors Co, are expected to drastically cut down on motor vehicle fatalities and create billion-dollar businesses. But Monday’s accident underscored the possible challenges ahead for the promising technology as the cars confront real-world situations involving real people. U.S. lawmakers have been debating legislation that would speed the introduction of self-driving cars. “This tragic accident underscores why we need to be exceptionally cautious when testing and deploying autonomous vehicle technologies on public roads,” said Democratic Senator Edward Markey,…
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Navigating Uninsured And Underinsured Motorist Coverage In Denver Colorado

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Oftentimes, Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage in Denver Colorado and the way in which it applies to motor vehicle claims are an unknown and confusing aspect of insurance policies. Today’s article will answer some common questions regarding UM and UIM coverage. So what exactly is UM and UIM Coverage? Colorado law requires every automobile owner in Colorado to maintain insurance on their vehicle. However, this does not necessarily mean that every individual follows that legal requirement. If a person does not have car insurance and causes a motor vehicle accident they will be deemed “Uninsured Motorists.” Furthermore, if the driver who caused an accident is insured, but does not have enough coverage to pay for all of the injuries caused in the accident they are deemed an “Under-Insured Motorist.” Now that we have discussed the basic definitions of an uninsured and underinsured driver, what happens if you are injured by…
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How Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help You In Denver Colorado

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When you are involved in any type of kind of mishap or have an injury, these points are constantly unplanned by their actual nature. In the initial shock and also confusion of the circumstance, you could not constantly really have time to think of protecting your rights or just how you will certainly be able to pay for your medical expenses as well as time away from job. This is why it is so vital to get correct lawful representation when you are involved in an injury situation: A Denver personal injury lawyer concentrates solely on helping individuals in this circumstance, and also they will certainly be taking the burden of fret about payment and shielding your legal rights off your shoulders. Why a personal injury law office? The solution is easy: These attorneys are professionals at exactly what they do. They have spent years dealing with customers, working out with insurer,…
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Distracted Driving Tips For Seniors And Teens In Denver Colorado

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A great deal of individuals get distracted while driving, and it’s a significant trouble that creates hundreds of thousands of cars accidents mishaps each year. It’s a problem that mostly all vehicle drivers face sometimes, and also it takes place when a vehicle driver is sluggish, he/she is talking on a cellular phone, or adjusting some tool in the auto. While all drivers are influenced by this issue, elderly and also teen chauffeurs are especially prone to distracted driving. This is mainly since teens are premature and also they are unskilled vehicle drivers, and also as for seniors are concerned, they can conveniently get distracted due to the fact that their ability to focus is lowered due to their age. Adolescent drivers are primarily distracted by texting and also chatting on a mobile phone. While a lot of teenagers are beginning to recognize that these practices can be very unsafe,…
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Colorado Governor Releases State’s Electric Vehicle Plans

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper on Wednesday released broad plans to foster growth in the state’s already booming electric vehicle market, saying he believes the keys to economic development and cleaner air lie — at least in part — outside of the internal combustion engine. “They say it takes a village,” Hickenlooper told reporters while flanked by a host of electric vehicles in downtown Denver. “Really, it takes a lack of silos to get an electric vehicle framework in place. … I think it really does a great job of capturing Colorado’s vision that we are going to have a network of fast-charging stations, we’re going to be able to address what’s sometimes referred to as ‘range anxiety.’ ” The plan, which largely encompasses previous state electric-vehicle initiatives, calls for public-private partnerships to build out the state’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure, provide a consistent refueling system across the state and Rocky Mountain West and…
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AAA States Cellphone Use Dramatically Increase Crash Risk In Car Accidents In Denver Colorado

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cellphone use dramatically increases crash risk, new AAA study says. Drivers using cellphones to text and surf the Internet, among other uses, are two to eight times more likely to be involved in a crash than non-device-distracted drivers, according to a new American Automobile Association study. Drivers talking on a cellphone behind the wheel are up to four times more likely to be involved in a crash – regardless of whether they’re using a hands-free or handheld device, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study found. AAA described its report as “the first epidemiological study published on this topic in more than 10 years.” “Deep down, I think everybody appreciates just how dangerous it can be to text and drive or talk and drive,” said AAA Colorado spokesman Skyler McKinley in a news release. “That so many drivers regularly engage in these deadly behaviors is evidence of a ‘It could…
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Larson Larimer Schneider Giving Back The Boys & Girls Clubs

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Boys & Girls Clubs are one of the most well-known youth organizations in the country, the Clubs provide young people with opportunities to engage in programs that help them achieve academic success, take charge of their health by building healthy habits that will stick with them throughout their lives, and foster the skills they need to become leaders in their communities. Boys & Girls Clubs are there for kids when they need them the most: after school, all day in the summer, and even during the school day. Larson Larimer Schneider have donated to The  Boys and Girls Club of Metro Denver Cope for the past 5 years.  Sixty-Five families received Thanksgiving dinner this past Monday to take home and prepare for the holiday.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="12388" img_size="full"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="12391" img_size="full"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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