A fatal car accident in Colorado claimed the lives of two people and seriously injured two others. A 78-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman, both traveling in the same car, sustained fatal injuries. Two occupants in another vehicle, a 72-year-old woman and a 77-year-old man, required hospital treatment after the accident. The accident occurred when… read more
Sometimes called lane sharing or whitelining, a motorcycle or other two-wheeled vehicle is lane splitting when it travels on the white lines between cars or trucks. With valid points on both sides as to why motorcycle lane splitting is or is not dangerous, it seems that riders are for lane splitting while most drivers are… read more
Spinal cord injury diagnoses are often discouraging. An injured spinal cord can cause paralysis, including paraplegia and quadriplegia. They can also be extremely costly to treat. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), a spinal cord injury victim may pay up to $30,000 a year and more than $3 million over the course of… read more
When a motorcycle or other vehicles with two wheels travel between cars or trucks going the same direction, the rider is performing a move called lane splitting. Lane splitting, or what some refer to as stripe-riding or lane sharing, is a common practice for cyclists and riders in other countries to get around on busy… read more
Brain injuries can be classified as mild or severe. A concussion is an example of a mild traumatic brain injury, or TBI. While severe brain injuries, such as those sustained in car crashes and cycling accidents, can cause more immediate damage, mild TBIs carry a host of potentially harmful side effects. Minor brain injuries like… read more
U.S. Forest Service officials are investigating the vandalism of several roadways after traps were found that might have endangered the lives of motorcyclists and other motorists. Most of the danger comes from hitting the barbed-wire shaped object and losing control of a motorcycle or vehicle. In addition to putting motorists in danger, the hidden barbed… read more
Weather conditions can sometimes be a dangerous and unpredictable obstacle for motorcyclists, and they are capable of causing motorcycle accidents. Unless a rider is very experienced, it is generally a best practice to avoid riding when it is raining, snowing or when other adverse weather conditions are present. There are times when a rider will… read more
The holiday season is the time of year where families get together and buy each other gifts to celebrate, and people should have a fair expectation that their gifts are safe for use. It is important to understand that sometimes companies are capable of producing products that can lead to injuries and death. In the… read more
Motorcyclists have to be aware of potentially unpredictable dangers on the road, paying attention to every detail of their surroundings so they can be ready to react within seconds. During the holiday season, there are more drunk drivers on the roads, especially around New Year’s Day. Federal statistics on drunk driving show that the problem… read more
Every year, Colorado has over 900 deaths, 5,000 hospitalizations and 27,000 emergency room visits from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Fortunately, there is help for those who have sustained a TBI from an accident or other event. Colorado has many programs that help provide resources for people with TBIs and their families. Organizations, like the Colorado… read more
