A Denver police officer survived an on-duty motorcycle accident with minor injuries. He was released from the hospital hours after the accident took place. The officer was pulling someone over on eastbound I-70 at Peoria in Aurora. A pickup truck collided with the officer’s motorcycle. The officer was rushed to Denver Health Medical Center, treated… read more
This week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launches the Click It or Ticket campaign. Here are some things to keep in mind regarding seat belt safety in Colorado. In Colorado, 166 people died in car accidents while not wearing safety belts in 2010. Nearly half of those fatalities could have been prevented if… read more
Junior Seau’s recent suicide and a flurry of lawsuits from former NFL players have brought nationwide attention to traumatic brain injuries, and the eventual depression that can result from them. Seau’s suicide reminded many of Dave Duerson, a safety who killed himself in a similar manner (gunshot to the chest) and requested his brain be… read more
A New Jersey motorcycle accident lawsuit could expand liability in distracted driving cases. In 2009, a pick-up truck crashed into a motorcycle, severely injuring the two riders (both lost part of a leg). The truck driver was replying to a text message, and prosecutors will decide this month whether the woman who sent the text… read more
The National Football League (NFL) is facing more heat for allegedly failing to protect players against serious head injuries. Ex-players filed a lawsuit with over a hundred plaintiffs in Atlanta accusing the league of ignoring concussion risks. The list of plaintiffs in the newest NFL lawsuit includes players like Chris Doleman, Jamal Anderson and Jessie… read more
We get this question a lot: are two motorcycles allowed to share a lane? Like many motorcycle laws, this one varies by state. In most states, it is legal for two motorcycles to share a lane. Colorado motorcycle laws, along with Wyoming and Nevada motorcycle laws, state that two motorcycles can share a lane, though… read more
The recent suicide of NFL legend Junior Seau was tragic and unexpected. Shortly after his girlfriend went to the gym, one of the greatest linebackers in NFL history committed suicide. No one saw it coming; his friends and teammates, some of whom saw Seau just days prior, could not believe that a man of such… read more
Motorcycle accidents are some of the more common accidents on the road today, but rarely are they caught on tape. Police video shows Greg Edwards of Aurora flying from his motorcycle after a car ran a red light and broadsided him. Edwards has one piece of advice for motorists: “Try to be more aware of… read more
The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) has adopted an official protocol for determining the top speed of electric motorcycles. MIC president Tim Buche said that this would help an expanding consumer base choose the best motorcycle. “The more that electric motorcycle makers adopt this protocol, the more it can help buyers who are taking a good… read more
Due to National Arson Awareness Week and the Lower North Fork fire that destroyed over a thousand acres of Colorado wilderness, fire safety is on the forethought of many Coloradoans’ minds. The weather is getting warmer, and with that comes countless opportunities to get out and enjoy the beautiful wilderness. Here are some basic Colorado… read more
