April 28, 2014 marked the fourth annual “Bikers at Capitol”, when bikers from all over the state ride to the Capitol to promote awareness for the individual rights of motorcyclists. The rally was mainly political, addressing issues like helmet laws and mandatory interlock requirements. With the slogan “We Ride and AND Vote!”, the bikers seek… read more
Ducati recently made headlines for its impressive new Multistrada D-Air motorcycle, which features airbags. The motorcycle can detect impending accidents and signal to the rider’s jacket to deploy airbags in less than 45 milliseconds. However, Ducati is not the only motorcycle manufacturer pushing the envelope of safety technology. While most companies are using cutting edge… read more
Most rollovers occur when a vehicle drifts to the right side of the lane and scrapes along a guardrail or loose gravel shoulder; the drivers then panic and over correct. “They freak out, grab the wheel and turn it,” said a Colorado state policeman. Most Larimer County rollover accidents occur outside of the Fort Collins… read more
The damaged incurred in traumatic brain injuries can alter a developing brain’s ability to inhibit impulses and make decisions, according to a recent study published in The Journal of Adolescent Health. The study found that approximately half of all youth prisoners, ages 16-18, suffered traumatic brain injuries before their incarceration. The recent findings will hopefully result in important… read more
It is well known that alcohol impairs a driver’s ability to accurately gauge distances, approximate the speed of other vehicles and control a vehicle. Alcohol’s impairment of driving ability is further augmented when the driver is young and lacks experience behind the wheel. Quite recently, a 16-year-old driver lost control of her vehicle and crashed… read more
Previously, we discussed the benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy as a treatment for traumatic brain injuries. The treatment is still not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but it gained widespread notoriety after the Oklahoma Senate passed a bill to fund free hyperbaric oxygen therapies for veterans who suffered traumatic brain injuries. Many… read more
As Colorado hunters go about their business retrieving and hauling game into vehicles, motorcyclists are facing an unexpected new roadside hazard. Due to the size of big game, such as elk, hunters are using trucks to carry the carcasses out of the forest. This poses a serious risk to motorcyclists who can trip over the… read more
After the winter’s thaw, there are more potholes than ever on Colorado roads. They are an inevitable byproduct of the winter-to-spring transition period. During winter, water seeps into the cracks in the asphalt. As temperatures fluctuate above and below freezing in late winter and early spring, the water is constantly freezing and melting repeatedly. Since… read more
Hit-and-run accidents are especially dangerous for the victims because of delays in reporting the accident and subsequent response by emergency crews. In a regular car accident, the party at fault is often the first person to call the police. On the other hand, after a hit-and-run, the victim may be left injured for a long… read more
“That was probably the hardest challenge I had,” said Christ Rasmussen, a disabled veteran. “By the time I hit top I almost gave up. But I had that support system there for me.” Rasmussen, who lost a leg after developing a circulatory disease in Desert Storm, had just made it up a rock wall despite… read more
