Recovering from catastrophic injuries after a motorcycle accident can require adapting to new ways of living. Fortunately, medical research and new technology might be able to make adapting to changes easier in the near future. After losing the use of his hand in a motorcycle accident 17 years ago, an Austrian man has been outfitted… read more
Citizens of Colorado are familiar with the punishing conditions winter weather can unleash. Driving in snowy or icy conditions can prove to be exceptionally difficult even for the most experienced drivers. In response to the high numbers of car and truck accidents across the state, the Colorado House of Representatives has proposed legislation that would… read more
Buying your first motorcycle can be an exciting prospect, but there are mistakes new riders make that can put them in danger of a motorcycle accident. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation, an organization that helps improve the skillset of riders, has a list of beginner tips that can help improve the safety of novice riders. Beginners… read more
In Wyoming, oil and gas jobs have become a major source of employment, but it is also an industry with a high number of fatal workplace accidents. One of the greatest dangers of working in the oil and gas industry is the risk of being exposed to volatile materials. To give our readers a picture… read more
Several weeks ago, we wrote a blog about Homeland star Damian Lewis’ motorcycle accident and a resulting traumatic brain injury that left him with temporary depression. However, there are dozens of famous individuals who have been seriously injured by motorcycle accidents, and their stories can offer some insight into how being hurt while riding a… read more
Companies that release unsafe products can put their customers at risk for facing severe and permanent injuries. During high school football practice one late afternoon in 2008, Rhett Ridolfi was hit during a blocking drill that would forever change his life. It took his coaches several hours to realize something was wrong, but when they… read more
As motorcyclists, we are always at risk for the unexpected event that can lead to a motorcycle accident and change our lives forever. Fortunately, there are ways to improve our safety, and today we will discuss road hazards that include rough and bumpy roads, debris and slick or slippery surfaces. Remember that the best advice… read more
Repeat drunk drivers in Colorado might soon face harsher penalties for driving under the influence, as a new bill is making its way through the Colorado House and Senate. The bill would make any driver convicted of his or her fourth DUI a felon. Drunk driving offenders could also be charged with a felony under… read more
One of the most difficult prospects of surviving a motorcycle accident can be enduring the long and grueling rehabilitation process while healing from a catastrophic injury. New techniques for rehabilitation and innovative devices are developed every year to help give individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) more independence in their daily lives. After a motorcycle… read more
Commercial trucks weigh up to 80,000 pounds and travel at speeds of 55 miles per hour or more, making them the most lethal vehicles on our roads. Due to the potential for trucks to inflict maximum levels of devastation in the event of an accident, federal regulations exist to set rules in place so truck… read more
