Every year in the United States, there are over 3.9 million athletic-related concussions. Considered a “mild traumatic brain injury”, concussions are still very serious, especially in children. A new test has been developed that can effectively diagnose concussions in child athletes as young as 5 years old. The King-Devick test works by using a stopwatch,… read more
On June 13th, Wings-And-Warriors will host their 1st Annual Recognition Ride to pay service to American veterans. The motorcycle ride is hosted in remembrance of past, present and future veterans. Many veterans return from battle with “hidden injuries” such as post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Wings-And-Warriors is a Colorado-based non-profit that helps… read more
The Colorado Department of Transportation has been revealed to be behind a series of cryptic signs posted along roadways in Denver and Colorado Springs. Drivers might have noticed giant billboards reading cryptic messages such as “brain damage” or “windshield ejection”. CDOT officials have updated the billboards to show a seatbelt over the ominous phrases. Presently,… read more
Harley-Davidson is offering free motorcycle safety courses to all current and former members of the military. The announcement from the motorcycle manufacturer came from aboard the USS Yorktown, an aircraft carrier. A U.S. Paralympian and Alpine skier injured in Iraq gave the announcement. The Paralympian was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade in 2003, and had… read more
Brain injuries can vary in severity and affect people in different ways, such as the woman who became an artistic and mathematical savant after an accident. Before her accident, the 47-year-old woman was helping manage a ranch in Maybell, Colorado. While feeding chickens one day, she fell down into a ravine and suffered a traumatic… read more
Last week, we wrote about the future of automobile safety and discussed the possibility of using self-driving trucks to avoid truck accidents. However, there are other ideas on the drawing board that are likely to be instituted much sooner. Safety advocates that have lost loves ones in truck accidents have called on Congress to require… read more
Two auto manufacturers are launching a product that will turn motorcycle jackets into stylish looking airbags. According to the developer, the product is a step away from traditional motorcycle airbag jackets. The new system works without the need for sensors to be attached to the motorcycle. Instead of a tricky installation, all the rider has… read more
The United States Army has joined a list of other military branches that are taking part in Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The event, sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, has lasted throughout the month of May. Army leaders have launched their own media campaign to spread the word of “Share the Road”, the… read more
Wyoming law enforcement has warned the public to be cautious around a stretch of Interstate 80 where over 400 auto accidents have occurred throughout the last decade. According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, 77 people this year have been injured in accidents on a small stretch of I-80 west of Cheyenne. Two months ago, 60… read more
Law enforcement in Colorado will use May 11th through May 31st to issue citations to drivers not wearing seatbelts. Out of the 308 people killed during car accidents in Colorado last year, 156 were not wearing seatbelts. Police officers are looking for ways to help enforce a law that could save lives. Seatbelt use in… read more
