According to a recent report by the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Colorado ranks 17th in the nation for injury-related deaths. Colorado has a fatal injury rate of 68 per 100,000 people. The national average is 58 fatal injuries per 100,000 people. The report analyzed many different causes of injury… read more
A man died in a motorcycle accident in Colorado Springs on Sunday, May 20. The accident occurred at a five-point intersection that joins Cheyenne Boulevard, Cascade Avenue, Tejon Street and Ramona Avenue. The accident occurred early Sunday near 1:00 a.m. The rider, whose name has not been released, crashed into a retaining wall in a… read more
Prom and graduation are both upon us. While this is an exciting, important and memorable time in a teenager’s life, it is also a risky one. Teens will have many opportunities to drink in the next few weeks, which could lead to more dangerous roads because: Teens drink to excess. Most teenagers do not know… read more
As Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month draws to a close, we would like to point out one very important part of motorcycle safety: drinking and riding. Mixing the two is a bad idea for many reasons. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) studied the effects of alcohol on motorcycle riders. Here are some key findings:… read more
A woman drove through the front window of a Denver 7-Eleven convenience store last Wednesday. There were no injuries in the car accident, but the woman did slightly damage the exterior of the store and several items of merchandise inside the store. Her car was also seriously damaged. The woman said that she panicked when… read more
If you ride a motorcycle, there is no reason why you should be riding without the free Biker Benefit Card from Law Tigers. Benefits With the Law Tigers Biker Benefit Card, you enjoy tons of benefits, including: Free legal advice. Law Tigers are lawyers who ride. Whenever you have a question about a legal matter,… read more
Three people survived a Colorado truck accident that local firefighters are calling one of the worst they have ever seen. On May 13, a semi-truck drove off the edge of the I-70 overpass and landed on a Honda CR-V. The truck driver died; his passenger and the two occupants of the Honda survived. Using what… read more
A Denver police officer survived an on-duty motorcycle accident with minor injuries. He was released from the hospital hours after the accident took place. The officer was pulling someone over on eastbound I-70 at Peoria in Aurora. A pickup truck collided with the officer’s motorcycle. The officer was rushed to Denver Health Medical Center, treated… read more
This week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launches the Click It or Ticket campaign. Here are some things to keep in mind regarding seat belt safety in Colorado. In Colorado, 166 people died in car accidents while not wearing safety belts in 2010. Nearly half of those fatalities could have been prevented if… read more
Junior Seau’s recent suicide and a flurry of lawsuits from former NFL players have brought nationwide attention to traumatic brain injuries, and the eventual depression that can result from them. Seau’s suicide reminded many of Dave Duerson, a safety who killed himself in a similar manner (gunshot to the chest) and requested his brain be… read more
