According to KKTV.com, a state trooper suffered minor injuries when a distracted driver rear-ended his patrol vehicle. A father driving his two young daughters through Castle Rock dropped his phone and was retrieving it when he hit the stopped car. He was so focused on his phone that he did not notice that the car… read more
This summer, Colorado residents will receive tuition assistance for a two-day course on basic motorcycle training. The course is funded by an injury prevention grant awarded by the Northeast Regional EMS Trauma Advisory Council. The classes will take place at the Sterling Airport and will be limited to six riders each. The course is angled… read more
Police determined that a truck driver caused a crash that caused hours of delays on May 2. The truck rear-ended a Chevrolet Colorado, resulting in damage to four cars and sending five people to the hospital. A tanker truck owned by Cryogenic Transportation Inc. was travelling south on Interstate 395 when it struck a Chevrolet… read more
Recently, hundreds of bikers gathered to honor a fallen officer and fellow motorcyclist. Sgt. David Baldwin, a 27-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Department and leader of the traffic enforcement motorcycle unit, was killed in a head-on collision in January while riding on Highway 93. The MC-1 Honor Run, named after the Baldwin’s radio call sign,… read more
Every year, more than 500,000 teenagers sustain an injury that results in a serious concussion. A recent study by the Division of Neurosurgery and Injury Prevention sought to learn about traumatic brain injuries and how they contribute to psychological and behavioral problems in young adults. The study, which included more than 4,000 middle and high… read more
As the weather warms up, more and more bikers venture out on the roads to take advantage of the sunshine. Unfortunately, due to drivers getting used to seeing more bikes on the road, and bikers brushing up on their skills after lying dormant all winter, the roads can be very dangerous this time of year.… read more
Every year, 1.7 million Americans experience some form of traumatic brain injury; however, victims with more education may have an easier time recovering than others. According to a research team at Jon Hopkins School of Medicine, 39 percent of study participants with a college degree were found to be free of disability after a minimum… read more
The National Safety Council has declared May to be “National Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month.” In the words of Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, “Louisiana citizens recognize the fact that all licensed vehicle operators have the same rights and privileges on our roads and highways, and all motorists should be aware of their surroundings while driving.”… read more
Science is constantly discovering new information on the challenges facing people with traumatic brain injuries. Most recently, St. Michael’s Hospital released a study stating that almost 50 percent of homeless people suffered from some form of traumatic brain injury. Of those affected, 87 percent had sustained the injury before losing their homes, most often during… read more
After 5,000 retired football players chose to sue the NFL, claiming that they hid the harmful effects of concussions from their players, George Washington University decided to create the first course devoted to the “legal implications of traumatic brain injuries.” The professor for the course is Michael Kaplen, a plaintiffs’ lawyer who has two decades… read more
