Drunk drivers are a threat to all motorists, but especially motorcyclists. For our post today, we want to ensure that our readers have knowledge that will help them spot drivers impaired by alcohol. A motorcycle accident in Denver last week served as a reminder that motorcyclists must always be wary of reckless drivers. According to… read more
Every year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls dangerous consumer products. Unfortunately, many product recalls are for toys marketed at children. According to a report by financial news company Bloomberg, Dollar Tree is a major source of unsafe products. Dollar Tree is an American chain of retail stores. Federal regulators discovered the store… read more
Another product incorporating the use of LED lights attached to motorcycle clothing has been getting headlines on the internet for the last few weeks. According to the developers, who have launched an Indie GoGo fundraising campaign for the product, the device uses a patch with LED lights and two wireless transmitters that connect to the… read more
Accident survivors with spinal cord injuries will face many different methods of rehabilitation to heal both physical and psychological trauma. One way that therapists can help patients is by providing the use of therapy and service dogs. Dogs can help accident survivors adapt to injuries psychologically and physically. What Benefits can Therapy and Service Dogs… read more
Distracted driving is an increasingly common cause of fatal auto accidents among young people. Some Wyoming high school students were given the chance to witness the dangers of distracted driving without being put in harm’s way. Cheyenne South High School students were invited to participate in AT&T’s “It Can Wait” program. The program allowed students… read more
In the last several weeks, we have written about stories involving the use of technology to help individuals with spinal cord injuries overcome limitations. Fortunately, many advances in both technology and medicine could allow accident survivors with paralysis to walk again. After surviving a motorcycle accident in Chicago, an Army veteran was allowed to walk… read more
Motorcyclists have options when it comes to riding with a passenger, such as the use of a sidecar. Sidecars can offer passengers more comfort, and perhaps ease of mind, but they can be challenging to use even for experienced riders. Sidecars can change the dynamics for steering a motorcycle, pulling the vehicle to the opposite… read more
Researchers with the Harvard School of Public Health are reporting that more detailed police reports on bicycle accidents could help save lives. According to the researchers, details disclosed in police reports could help determine precisely how the accident happened, and that information could be used to build new infrastructure capable of avoiding further bicycle accidents.… read more
After hitting a deer while riding in Colorado Springs, a motorcyclist was taken to Memorial Central Hospital with a traumatic brain injury. According to police, the motorcycle accident happened at about 6 a.m. Animals, roadkill and other unexpected hazards can cause motorcycle accidents. Colorado has abundant wildlife, and from 1995 to 2005, there were 30,245… read more
According to some accident survivors, yoga has become an effective way to repair the brain after suffering a traumatic brain injury. Professional snowboarder Kevin Pearce sustained a traumatic brain injury after a snowboarding accident during the 2009 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. The accident left him in a coma for six days, and after awaking, he… read more
