Motorcyclists have always been in great amounts of danger during an accident, because they lack the protection other vehicles have, but new technologies have given riders a fighting chance. Airbag vests have been developed to offer more protection for riders in the event of a motorcycle accident, inflating when a rider is ejected from the… read more
Several weeks ago, we posted about a new law that was being proposed in the Wyoming House of Representatives that will add a $50,000 fine for businesses that have a worker die from unsafe working conditions. As it turns out, Wyoming has a work accident problem, ranking among one of the most dangerous states to… read more
The motor vehicle industry is changing to become safer and more automated, with cars and trucks being developed to add computer-controlled safety features. Some motorcycle manufacturers appear to be moving forward with this trend, although hopefully not too much, as a self-driving motorcycle would take the fun out of the hobby. However, manufacturers like Honda… read more
Nursing home abuse and neglect is a heinous crime that affects the most vulnerable members of our community. Colorado is one of many states that have taken steps to combat the problem, and in 2014, passed a law that made it mandatory for health care and social workers to report abuse. Under the law, a… read more
Millions of Americans have sustained traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and millions more continue to be affected by the consequences. TBIs and mild-TBIs can cause disabilities that range from mental health and behavioral changes to movement and intellectual disabilities. Sometimes TBIs are fatal, and according to the Centers for Disease Control, 30 percent of injury-related deaths… read more
Motorcycle accidents have the potential to lead to catastrophic injuries, and it is a good reason why riders should take safety seriously. Catastrophic injuries sustained during a motorcycle accident include traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and spinal cord injuries (SCI). Both injuries have the potential to change a person’s life forever, causing financial, emotional and physical… read more
Cycling accidents happen for a variety of reasons, but the most common reason is that drivers do not see a cyclist in time or at all. People who are riding a bicycle have very little defense against a car, and many who are hit suffer spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries. Vehicles do not… read more
Other drivers are the most frequent cause behind motorcycle accidents. It is important for both motorcyclists and other motorists to know how to avoid a tragic accident. Poor visibility and inattentiveness on part of the driver is behind almost half of annual motorcycle accidents, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has backed a… read more
Winter weather in Colorado can cause dangerous road conditions that can sometimes lead to serious car and truck accidents capable of causing injury or death. During the last three weeks, there have been multiple accidents along U.S. 285. One accident sent several cars off the road, and another caused a 26-car pileup. After a snowstorm… read more
Motorcycles are a fun hobby for many people, but sometimes that hobby can turn into a tragedy. New National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics are showing that baby boomers are making up a large demographic of motorcycle accident victims. According to the NHTSA statistics for 2013, riders 55 to 64 years old accounted for… read more
