Unexpected dangers from road obstacles can pose a significant threat to riders, especially unpredictable wildlife. In Wyoming, a wave of motorcycle accidents involving wildlife has led to several injuries. The mayor of Pasco, a city in Washington, was injured in a motorcycle accident after colliding with a stray sheep. Pasco Mayor Matt Watkins broke his… read more
Two types of damages can be awarded in personal injury lawsuits, non-economic and economic. When someone is injured, he or she may be unable to return to work, have astronomical hospital bills or other direct costs associated with an injury, such as physical therapy and home modifications. These are considered economic damages: you can directly… read more
In a country where distracted driving has become endemic, riders need an edge to stay visible. Failure to spot riders has become a major cause of motorcycle accidents. It may look dorky, but standing out to other motorists can save your life. Bright clothing, flashy colors, reflective stickers and high-powered LED lights can make your… read more
A recent car accident in Lakewood took the life of a 51-year-old woman and injured a small boy. Authorities suspect the driver responsible for the accident was distracted. The accident comes at a time when Colorado law enforcement officers are attempting a statewide crackdown on distracted driving. In 2013, there were 200 deaths involving distracted… read more
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has launched a new motorcycle safety campaign. Using billboards, radio spots, bus signs and web banners, CDOT hopes to remind motorists to look twice for riders. A radio spot devised for the motorcycle safety campaign uses a chorus of deep-voiced riders singing the classic Simple Minds song, “Don’t You… read more
Researchers affiliated with the University of Michigan have released a report suggesting women suffer more symptoms from concussions than men do. According to the researchers, women have more severe symptoms and poorer cognitive performance immediately after sustaining concussions. Women scored three points higher on symptom severity than men and reported almost twice as many symptoms.… read more
Some riders enjoy open roads and others favor beautiful trails, but an Australian stunt rider has shown the world he prefers the harsh waves of Tahiti. In a very dangerous but visually incredible stunt, Robbie Maddison used a modified KTM 300 motocross bike to surf. You read that correctly – someone used a motorcycle as… read more
Several automakers are alarmed over reports hackers can take control of vehicles. Fiat Chrysler has issued a recall for 1.4 million vehicles after cybersecurity researchers demonstrated Jeep Cherokees could be remotely hacked. A video was recently uploaded to YouTube showing hackers could kill Jeep Cherokee engines remotely. The company has issued recalls for vehicles made… read more
One of the best aspects of living in Colorado or Wyoming is there are plenty of places to enjoy riding dirt bikes. Riding dirt bikes can be a very fun hobby, especially in some of the unincorporated areas of both states. However, there are safety precautions dirt bike enthusiasts should undertake to avoid accidents. Like… read more
Researchers with the Georgia Tech University Department of Biomedical Engineering have developed computerized glasses that can detect concussions within 15 minutes. Most current concussion tests rely on lengthy and sometimes unreliable checklists to determine whether athletes have symptoms. The current tests are subjective, and the results are up to the person carrying it out. The… read more
