After a traumatic brain injury, secondary swelling can put pressure on the brain. The swelling could also damage the blood-brain barrier, which protects the brain from infection and foreign contaminants. Weaknesses in the barrier may leave the brain exposed and vulnerable. Researchers conducting a recent study believed that damage to the barrier allowed the body’s… read more
A Pueblo nursing home will pay a southern Colorado man more than $3 million dollars after a jury found the facility guilty of negligence. The victim is an 82-year-old man who suffers from dementia and mild cognitive difficulties. His sister enrolled him as a patient at Belmont Lodge Health Care Center in 2011. What Are… read more
A motorcyclist was killed in Colorado Springs after he collided with a van at an intersection. On October 13, the van was traveling eastbound on Colorado Avenue around 7:30 p.m. The motorcyclist was traveling westbound when both parties arrived at the intersection. The driver tried to turn left onto northbound Tejon Street, but he failed… read more
A suspect fleeing a hit-and-run accident crashed into the steps of the Colorado Supreme Court building on October 1. The initial collision took place on the Auraria Campus. According to reports, campus police saw a black Acura strike a pedestrian and flee the scene. They pursued the car until it ran a red light at… read more
Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. and TBC Corp. are recalling more than 1,400 motorcycle tires, after they discovered possible defects that could lead to accidents. The recall applies to Wild Country Radial XTX Sport tires size 265/65R18. The manufacturers received reports of cracking problems and broken ply cords, which can increase the risk of blowouts… read more
The Colorado Court of Appeals is turning a trial into a learning experience by hearing oral arguments at Central High School on October 16. The event is part of Courts in the Community, an outreach program sponsored by the Colorado Judicial Branch to show students how the American court system works. Judges will hear one… read more
A three-year-old Colorado boy drowned in a neighbor’s pool during a visit with his grandparents. The victim’s father has filed a wrongful death suit against the couple, alleging that their negligent supervision directly caused the boy’s death. In July 2013, the boy’s family was visiting the grandparents before a relative was deployed to Afghanistan. According… read more
Gideon L. Connelly lost his leg in 2011. On October 2, he made huge strides at this year’s Warrior Games in Colorado Springs. Three years ago, the Senior Airman badly injured his left leg in a motorcycle accident. Despite extensive surgical and therapeutic efforts, his doctors eventually gave him a choice: keep the leg and… read more
A 50-year-old Broomfield man died in a motorcycle collision on Saturday, October 4. According to reports from the Colorado Highway Patrol, the man was riding westbound on U.S. 24 when the accident occurred. About 12 miles east of Buena Vista, the man tried to pass using a passing zone when he was hit by an… read more
November 11 is Veteran’s day, the day we set aside to honor the service men and women who risk their lives to protect our way of life. Unfortunately, many soldiers can face challenges readjusting to civilian life. Many veterans suffer from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), both of which can lead… read more
