Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) could lead to substance abuse problems such as drug and alcohol addiction, according to research from Ohio State University. Recent events in the NFL – including the suicide of Junior Seau, and a series of lawsuits from former players – have highlighted the connection between TBIs and depression. Research suggests that… read more
A boxer with 27 knockouts may never walk again after a serious motorcycle accident. Paul Williams, 30, was set to fight super-welterweight world champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez this September. The fight was cancelled after Williams’s promoter Dan Goossen told the media that Williams has no feeling below the waist after an accident near Atlanta. Police… read more
Memorial Day weekend marked the unofficial start of barbecue season across the country, and while everyone should practice safety measures when firing up the grill, Coloradoans face unique dangers. The dry temperatures and widespread wilderness mean that the smallest spark can start a roaring blaze that sears multiple acres. Here are a few things you… read more
Police officials in upstate New York issued 14 tickets to Anthony Anderson, 28, on May 30, one of them for speeding. He was going close to 200 mph in a 65 mph zone. Sgt. William Lovely of Albany County noticed the speeding 2005 blue Suzuki heading south on Interstate 87 in the evening. It was… read more
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), drowning in swimming pools and spas is a leading cause of death for children age 5 and under. An average of 390 children under age 15 die from swimming pool and spa accidents every year, and 75 percent of them were under the age of five.… read more
Greg Golden stopped his motorcycle at the intersection of 20th and Raven. He saw the truck coming behind him, but there was nothing he could do. “I heard screeching tires, looked in my rearview mirror and saw the lights coming at me,” Golden told a Denver CBS news team. “All I remember thinking is ‘He’s… read more
Campfires are an integral part of camping, but they must be watched and maintained carefully. We have already seen how stray embers can ignite roaring forest fires that claim lives, homes and millions of dollars in emergency costs. Here are some campfire safety tips to keep in mind on your next camping trip to keep… read more
A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association says that, on average, deaths caused by motorcycle accidents stayed the same from 2010 to 2011 across the country. Fatalities increased in 26 states and decreased in 23 states. One state’s fatality count stayed the same. The news is discouraging to many state agencies since motorcycle… read more
The roads are more dangerous during prom and graduation weeks. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, car accidents injure over 5,000 teens and kill an average 48 teens on prom weekends. Considering this alarming statistic (along with the already high rates of car accidents involving teenagers on any day of the year), it might… read more
We get many questions about Colorado’s motorcycle laws, such as: Do I need to wear a helmet? Do I need to pass a motorcycle safety course to ride? Can motorcycles share a lane? In response, here are the Colorado motorcycle laws you need to know: Helmets are not required (unless the rider or passenger is… read more
