Recent research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham shows that victims of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) have a harder time making significant medical decisions for up to a month after their initial injuries. This is a big development for those suffering from TBIs as there has been very little research on how their injuries… read more
Riding a motorcycle poses challenges not experienced by automobile drivers, especially in construction zones. In honor of National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 23-27), here are some things to keep in mind during this year’s construction season. By the Numbers According to the Federal Highway Administration, 10.5 percent of fatal construction zone accidents involve motorcycle… read more
This week, Colorado police urge drivers to stay safe when passing through construction zones. Work Zone Awareness Week – April 23-27 – is a national effort to decrease the accidents, injuries and deaths that occur in work zones. Nationwide, there are three work zone fatalities a day and one work zone injury every 15 minutes,… read more
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcycles are 37 times more likely to get into a crash per mile than a car is. One of the major reasons is that other motorists have a hard time seeing motorcyclists on the road, especially at night or in stormy weather. Here are a few ways… read more
A retired Army brigadier general/psychiatrist is recommending traumatic brain injury (TBI) victims try an alternative therapy that uses pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber to alleviate the symptoms of their injuries. When William Cook stepped on an IED while deployed in Iraq, he lost part of his left leg, damaged nerves and tendons in his… read more
Drivers in 2012 have plenty of gadgets and features to keep them entertained and informed. This also means that they face several distractions while on the road. The National Highway Traffic Administration is teaming with several local and state governments to spread awareness about the dangers of distracted driving in an attempt to prevent car… read more
Life after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be incredibly difficult. Victims often must relearn how to communicate, something many of us take for granted. Recognizing the difficulties faced by TBI victims, two Colorado organizations are lending their support to TBI victims by helping them gain access to assistive technologies. Many of us use electronic… read more
Bobby Petrino, head football coach at the University of Arkansas, made headlines earlier this month when his motorcycle skidded off an Arkansas highway and landed in a ditch. Petrino failed to alert his colleagues and supervisors that there was more to the story than simply drifting across the fog line: he had a passenger. Jessica… read more
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a nationwide effort to eliminate distracted driving on America’s roadways. Here are a few ways that you can make yourself a more focused driver. 1. Leave the phone off Most generally agree that texting, Facebooking or tweeting while driving are pretty bad ideas. But you’ll find plenty of drivers… read more
Do you consider yourself an aggressive driver? Many of us would answer no, but you may be surprised to discover what defines aggressive driving. You may be driving aggressively without even realizing it. The Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association offers a checklist to help you consider whether you have engaged in aggressive driving. If you… read more
