The holiday season is the time of year where families get together and buy each other gifts to celebrate, and people should have a fair expectation that their gifts are safe for use. It is important to understand that sometimes companies are capable of producing products that can lead to injuries and death. In the… read more
Motorcyclists have to be aware of potentially unpredictable dangers on the road, paying attention to every detail of their surroundings so they can be ready to react within seconds. During the holiday season, there are more drunk drivers on the roads, especially around New Year’s Day. Federal statistics on drunk driving show that the problem… read more
Every year, Colorado has over 900 deaths, 5,000 hospitalizations and 27,000 emergency room visits from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Fortunately, there is help for those who have sustained a TBI from an accident or other event. Colorado has many programs that help provide resources for people with TBIs and their families. Organizations, like the Colorado… read more
Buying and maintaining motorcycle tires is an important part of staying safe and avoiding motorcycle accidents. Well-maintained tires will guide you safely to your destination by increasing traction with the road and decreasing the odds that you will fall victim to poor weather conditions. For new riders, there are several tricks for maintaining and selecting… read more
There has been a lot of talk in the media about the new Seth Rogen and James Franco movie, The Interview, being pulled from theaters across the nation. What many people do not realize is that the action was decided upon because movie theaters could face lawsuits if they had known about a specific threat,… read more
Workers around the country face the risk of severe injury or death because their employers do not do enough to ensure their safety. State lawmakers in Wyoming are taking matters a step further, and attempting to pass a bill that would add on to fines that already exist through federal legislation. With the proposed legislation,… read more
U.S. Army officials have started to look for ways to lower the rate of motorcycle accidents among its service members. In 2014, the Army had the smallest number of accidental deaths, and current plans are to continue driving those numbers down. The Army Combat Readiness Safety Center policy has been to develop outreach efforts on… read more
Colorado based meat-packing company JBS USA has been fined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for a workplace accident that led to a fatality. A 54-year-old man was killed when his hair was caught in a conveyer belt. OSHA cited the company $45,000 for failing to have appropriate guards on plant equipment and… read more
Colorado Springs has seen an influx in the number of motorcycle accidents during the last year, with half of traffic accidents involving motorcyclists. Of the 26 people killed in city traffic accidents, 12 of them were riding a motorcycle. City officials are perplexed as to what is causing the spike in accidents. One rider involved… read more
Impatient and aggressive drivers are a risk to everyone on the road, and people often lose their lives or face serious injury over a trivial matter. Denver was the scene of a destructive truck accident last week, one that had enough power to dislodge a concrete overpass. Emergency personnel who had arrived after the accident… read more
