Every trucker is responsible for the load he is transporting. Trucking companies authorized to carry hazardous materials have to accept additional responsibility, because their loads can cause extensive and lasting damage. Hazardous materials (HAZMAT) can endanger the health of humans and animals, the environment and private property. Commercial truck drivers have to undergo additional training… read more
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is one of the oldest motorsport races in the U.S. For more than 90 years, hundreds of motorcycle and auto racers have tested their skills on the track, which spans 12.42 miles and climbs 5,000 feet up the famous mountain. Only amateurs are fooled by the term motorsport, because… read more
While defending our country, soldiers risk sustaining serious warfare-related injuries that could lead to long-term side effects. A recent study has shown a link between traumatic brain injury and later development of dementia and early death. In the U.S., Alzheimer’s is the most prevalent form of dementia, affecting more than 5.3 million Americans nationwide. Dementia… read more
Damage to the spinal cord or surrounding nerve endings can permanently affect strength and sensation throughout your entire body. Severe injuries can cause crippling pain and permanently affect your mobility. Recovering from a spinal cord injury (SCI) can require extended treatment in an intensive care unit, followed by physical rehabilitation. Physical and occupational therapists work… read more
Some motorcycle enthusiasts set their bikes apart by having the latest model and the most innovative technology. Vintage motorcycle lovers, however, would forego all those modern conveniences for the beauty and complexity of older bikes. The Fourth Annual Vintage Motorcycle Show was held in Golden, CO on July 2. The annual event is usually hosted… read more
Veterans make up a large percentage of the motorcycle community nationwide, and Colorado is no exception. Values like independence, freedom and adventure create common ground between service members and motorcyclists. Most people returning from deployment are 19 to 25 years old, armed with combat pay for whatever their heart desires. After years of excitement and… read more
Pedestrians walking alongside busy roads are more vulnerable to injury and death than all motorists combined. Studies show that pedestrians fare better on sidewalks and clearly designated crosswalks, but drivers have to be able to read warning signals. Pedestrians can be seriously injured or even killed if drivers have trouble deciphering traffic cues. Pedestrian crossings… read more
Motorcycles are fun, fast and powerful, but they are very different from driving a car. Some motorcyclists believe that experience is enough to make them a safe rider, but studies have shown that even basic training can help save lives. Last year, more than 90 percent of riders killed in Colorado motorcycle accidents were men… read more
When victims of traumatic brain injury (TBI) sustain severe injury, they can require months of therapy to fully recover. Even after their wounds heal, they may never regain certain functions. Permanent cognitive and physical disabilities could mean they will always need assistance with day-to-day life. In addition to physical and cognitive impairment, some TBI victims… read more
Tractor-trailers are the main mode of transportation for a vast array of different products, ranging from crude oil and hazardous waste to live cargo such as livestock. When these trucks crash, their cargo can be just as dangerous as the wreck itself. On June 26, a semi-trailer rolled over while traveling on Interstate 70 east… read more
