One of the greatest hazards that can befall a motorcyclist is another vehicle that does not see them and stop in time to avoid an accident. Motorcyclists do not have the same protection cars do, and in many cases, larger passenger vehicles and trucks are responsible for causing the motorcycle accident. Fortunately, for those of… read more
New legislation has been passed by the Wyoming House of Representatives to help reduce the number of bicycle accidents in the state. Legislators are introducing a three-foot rule that will require motorists to leave three feet of space when passing a cyclist. Cycling has grown in popularity across the nation, not just as a leisure… read more
Riding motorcycles is a free and liberating hobby, but other motorists can make it an unsafe one. One of the most unexpected and devastating things that can happen to a motorcyclist is a motorcycle accident. Sometimes after an accident, motorcyclists may face traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), leaving their families and themselves unsure of where to… read more
Football has been one of many sports mired in a national controversy over high-impact sports and brain injuries among athletes. High schools across Colorado have upgraded their football helmets after local media outlets uncovered that many schools were using low quality helmets. Some Colorado schools have been using helmets that had been among the lowest… read more
In the aftermath of a motorcycle accident, many people have a difficult time figuring out how to move on. Hope can be found in the stories shared by other people who have gone through the same emotional and physical trials. Garrett Goodwin, a Grand State University student, has secured a 2015 X Games gold medal… read more
Faulty and dangerous auto parts have the potential to cause serious injury or death to consumers. It is important to be aware of what you can do to keep an eye out for a recall so you can get a problem fixed before it leads to a car accident. Victims die or face catastrophic injury… read more
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) are attempting to identify what habits lead to safe riding, motorcycle accidents and near-crashes. To collect the data, MSF and VTTI researchers are using 363,000 miles of riding and a highly diverse sample of people. For example, the sample of motorcyclists used will… read more
We have previously written about Wyoming having a high frequency of fatal work accidents, and recently another tragedy has occurred, leading to the death of an oilrig worker. According to witness reports, the worker died while servicing a rig in Johnson County. The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services is saying that the fatal accident happened… read more
Motorcycle accidents have the potential to cause severe catastrophic injuries, making it imperative that motorcyclists have new and innovative ways to stay safe. Technology that helps motorcyclists stay visible to other motorists on the road will go a long way in preventing motorcycle accidents. Lightning Strike, a unique lighting system that can be attached to… read more
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) recently released a report rating all 50 states on drunk driving prevention. MADD reviewed legislation and action around ignition interlocks, sobriety checkpoints, child endangerment, license revocation and no-refusal events. With the MADD grading system, each state receives anywhere from one to five stars based on the laws they have in… read more
