The Craig Hospital in Denver is the first facility to receive a ready-to-wear, battery-powered exoskeleton designed to allow paraplegics to walk again. Designed by Ekso Bionics, the exoskeleton system can accommodate most patients who weigh 220 pounds or less and who are between 5’2” and 6’2” in height. It is strapped onto the back of… read more
A new law will go into effect in Virginia on July 1 that will prohibit motorcycle-only checkpoints in the state. According to the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), the law should be considered a victory for motorcyclists. Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell signed the bill into law on February 28, prohibiting law enforcement agencies from establishing checkpoints… read more
A single-car crash in De Beque, Colorado has left one woman dead and two other occupants with serious injuries. The auto accident happened around 2:40 a.m., when a Chevy Impala occupied by a 21-year-old man, a 26-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman veered across the median on eastbound I-70 and hit a rock structure. The… read more
A Colorado Springs motorcyclist and her female passenger were taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a motorcycle accident involving extreme winds and loose gravel. Witnesses to the accident said that the rider of the motorcycle lost control after a gust of wind hit her, causing her to hit loose gravel on the side… read more
We frequently stress how important motorcycle safety courses are for rider safety. In a move we wish other states would take note of, Pennsylvania is offering free motorcycle safety courses to all state residents with a valid motorcycle license or permit. The state Motorcycle Safety Program will offer classes April 9 through the summer. The… read more
Earlier this month, an alleged drunk driver slammed his truck into a patrol car, pinning a police officer between the patrol car and another vehicle. “The moment I saw it getting closer to me I thought I was already done,” said Denver Police Officer Angela Simon. “I didn’t have time to react. I thought if… read more
As the weather warms into spring, you may feel the open road calling you. Traveling across the country on your motorcycle can be incredibly exhilarating, but there are a few precautions worth taking to ensure the best trip. Here are five things you should consider: Service your bike. You want to do everything you can… read more
Loudoun County, Virginia is considering the cancellation of seat belt installations in its school buses after a four-year effort to improve student safety. Kids refuse to wear seat belts while riding the bus, and some are arguing that trying to make them do so is an expensive and unwinnable battle. The American Medical Association and… read more
How much do you know about motorcycle safety? If, like most riders, you feel you could learn more about riding safely, now is a perfect time to seek out some quality education. Motorcycle safety courses are available across the country, and there could be no better way to start the season. Motorcycle safety courses will… read more
A recent Indiana school bus crash involving the death of a driver and a student has some parties calling for the installation of seat belts in the state’s school buses. Officials say the installations would be far too expensive, though, and the verdict is still out on whether such installations would actually improve student safety.… read more
