Smartphone apps will now help users coordinate their affairs in the immediate aftermath of a motorcycle accident. The Motorcycle Accident App, which can be downloaded via iTunes, will help a user record all relevant information at the scene of a motorcycle accident. Utilities included by the app contain a camera, voice recorder, touch-screen text notepad… read more
Motorcycle accidents occur most frequently at intersections or other areas where it might be difficult for drivers to pay attention. Intersections present a problem for motorcyclists, because there may be other objects that will obstruct the view of drivers, such as plants and buildings. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 51 percent of… read more
Concussions, also known as mild traumatic brain injuries, have the potential to become severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) if people are unable to recognize the symptoms and seek medical attention. A physician at the Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital is urging individuals to learn to recognize the symptoms of a concussion so further damage to the… read more
Motorcyclists have always been in great amounts of danger during an accident, because they lack the protection other vehicles have, but new technologies have given riders a fighting chance. Airbag vests have been developed to offer more protection for riders in the event of a motorcycle accident, inflating when a rider is ejected from the… read more
Several weeks ago, we posted about a new law that was being proposed in the Wyoming House of Representatives that will add a $50,000 fine for businesses that have a worker die from unsafe working conditions. As it turns out, Wyoming has a work accident problem, ranking among one of the most dangerous states to… read more
The motor vehicle industry is changing to become safer and more automated, with cars and trucks being developed to add computer-controlled safety features. Some motorcycle manufacturers appear to be moving forward with this trend, although hopefully not too much, as a self-driving motorcycle would take the fun out of the hobby. However, manufacturers like Honda… read more
Nursing home abuse and neglect is a heinous crime that affects the most vulnerable members of our community. Colorado is one of many states that have taken steps to combat the problem, and in 2014, passed a law that made it mandatory for health care and social workers to report abuse. Under the law, a… read more
Millions of Americans have sustained traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and millions more continue to be affected by the consequences. TBIs and mild-TBIs can cause disabilities that range from mental health and behavioral changes to movement and intellectual disabilities. Sometimes TBIs are fatal, and according to the Centers for Disease Control, 30 percent of injury-related deaths… read more
Motorcycle accidents have the potential to lead to catastrophic injuries, and it is a good reason why riders should take safety seriously. Catastrophic injuries sustained during a motorcycle accident include traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and spinal cord injuries (SCI). Both injuries have the potential to change a person’s life forever, causing financial, emotional and physical… read more
Cycling accidents happen for a variety of reasons, but the most common reason is that drivers do not see a cyclist in time or at all. People who are riding a bicycle have very little defense against a car, and many who are hit suffer spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries. Vehicles do not… read more
