The National Safety Council has declared May to be “National Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month.” In the words of Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, “Louisiana citizens recognize the fact that all licensed vehicle operators have the same rights and privileges on our roads and highways, and all motorists should be aware of their surroundings while driving.”… read more
Science is constantly discovering new information on the challenges facing people with traumatic brain injuries. Most recently, St. Michael’s Hospital released a study stating that almost 50 percent of homeless people suffered from some form of traumatic brain injury. Of those affected, 87 percent had sustained the injury before losing their homes, most often during… read more
After 5,000 retired football players chose to sue the NFL, claiming that they hid the harmful effects of concussions from their players, George Washington University decided to create the first course devoted to the “legal implications of traumatic brain injuries.” The professor for the course is Michael Kaplen, a plaintiffs’ lawyer who has two decades… read more
April 28, 2014 marked the fourth annual “Bikers at Capitol”, when bikers from all over the state ride to the Capitol to promote awareness for the individual rights of motorcyclists. The rally was mainly political, addressing issues like helmet laws and mandatory interlock requirements. With the slogan “We Ride and AND Vote!”, the bikers seek… read more
Ducati recently made headlines for its impressive new Multistrada D-Air motorcycle, which features airbags. The motorcycle can detect impending accidents and signal to the rider’s jacket to deploy airbags in less than 45 milliseconds. However, Ducati is not the only motorcycle manufacturer pushing the envelope of safety technology. While most companies are using cutting edge… read more
Most rollovers occur when a vehicle drifts to the right side of the lane and scrapes along a guardrail or loose gravel shoulder; the drivers then panic and over correct. “They freak out, grab the wheel and turn it,” said a Colorado state policeman. Most Larimer County rollover accidents occur outside of the Fort Collins… read more
The damaged incurred in traumatic brain injuries can alter a developing brain’s ability to inhibit impulses and make decisions, according to a recent study published in The Journal of Adolescent Health. The study found that approximately half of all youth prisoners, ages 16-18, suffered traumatic brain injuries before their incarceration. The recent findings will hopefully result in important… read more
It is well known that alcohol impairs a driver’s ability to accurately gauge distances, approximate the speed of other vehicles and control a vehicle. Alcohol’s impairment of driving ability is further augmented when the driver is young and lacks experience behind the wheel. Quite recently, a 16-year-old driver lost control of her vehicle and crashed… read more
Previously, we discussed the benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy as a treatment for traumatic brain injuries. The treatment is still not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but it gained widespread notoriety after the Oklahoma Senate passed a bill to fund free hyperbaric oxygen therapies for veterans who suffered traumatic brain injuries. Many… read more
As Colorado hunters go about their business retrieving and hauling game into vehicles, motorcyclists are facing an unexpected new roadside hazard. Due to the size of big game, such as elk, hunters are using trucks to carry the carcasses out of the forest. This poses a serious risk to motorcyclists who can trip over the… read more
