Football has been one of many sports mired in a national controversy over high-impact sports and brain injuries among athletes. High schools across Colorado have upgraded their football helmets after local media outlets uncovered that many schools were using low quality helmets. Some Colorado schools have been using helmets that had been among the lowest… read more
In the aftermath of a motorcycle accident, many people have a difficult time figuring out how to move on. Hope can be found in the stories shared by other people who have gone through the same emotional and physical trials. Garrett Goodwin, a Grand State University student, has secured a 2015 X Games gold medal… read more
Faulty and dangerous auto parts have the potential to cause serious injury or death to consumers. It is important to be aware of what you can do to keep an eye out for a recall so you can get a problem fixed before it leads to a car accident. Victims die or face catastrophic injury… read more
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) are attempting to identify what habits lead to safe riding, motorcycle accidents and near-crashes. To collect the data, MSF and VTTI researchers are using 363,000 miles of riding and a highly diverse sample of people. For example, the sample of motorcyclists used will… read more
We have previously written about Wyoming having a high frequency of fatal work accidents, and recently another tragedy has occurred, leading to the death of an oilrig worker. According to witness reports, the worker died while servicing a rig in Johnson County. The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services is saying that the fatal accident happened… read more
Motorcycle accidents have the potential to cause severe catastrophic injuries, making it imperative that motorcyclists have new and innovative ways to stay safe. Technology that helps motorcyclists stay visible to other motorists on the road will go a long way in preventing motorcycle accidents. Lightning Strike, a unique lighting system that can be attached to… read more
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) recently released a report rating all 50 states on drunk driving prevention. MADD reviewed legislation and action around ignition interlocks, sobriety checkpoints, child endangerment, license revocation and no-refusal events. With the MADD grading system, each state receives anywhere from one to five stars based on the laws they have in… read more
Smartphone apps will now help users coordinate their affairs in the immediate aftermath of a motorcycle accident. The Motorcycle Accident App, which can be downloaded via iTunes, will help a user record all relevant information at the scene of a motorcycle accident. Utilities included by the app contain a camera, voice recorder, touch-screen text notepad… read more
Motorcycle accidents occur most frequently at intersections or other areas where it might be difficult for drivers to pay attention. Intersections present a problem for motorcyclists, because there may be other objects that will obstruct the view of drivers, such as plants and buildings. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 51 percent of… read more
Concussions, also known as mild traumatic brain injuries, have the potential to become severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) if people are unable to recognize the symptoms and seek medical attention. A physician at the Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital is urging individuals to learn to recognize the symptoms of a concussion so further damage to the… read more
