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Colorado transportation officials have released information showing a 15 percent increase in auto collisions with wildlife. Collisions with wildlife were responsible for 3,960 auto accidents in 2014, an increase of 15 percent since 2013. Of those 3,960 accidents, 287 caused injuries and six were fatal. Fall and winter seasons cause migrations of wild animals, many… read more
Lithium-ion batteries used in e-cigarettes have been blamed for several explosions, some of which have catastrophically injured unsuspecting consumers. For one Colorado Springs man, the force from his exploding e-cigarette knocked out several of his teeth, caused a spinal cord injury and burned his face. After the explosion, he was rushed to the hospital where… read more
Last summer, actor and famous comedian Tracy Morgan was severely injured after a fatigued Walmart truck driver crashed into his limousine. The accident left Morgan with a traumatic brain injury. After a year of rehabilitation, Morgan has made remarkable progress in his recovery. In many ways, his recovery is a remarkable example of how it… read more
Two Fort Collins middle school students have lost their lives to suicide after being relentlessly bullied by classmates, and now the entire community is mourning a tragedy that could have been avoided. School districts have both a moral and legal obligation to put a stop to bullying. Students have a right to a safe learning… read more
The Colorado Department of Transportation partially relies on its R-U-Buzzed app to help prevent drunk driving accidents during the holidays. Every year, the app receives attention from the local press during Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. The app works as a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) detector, so would-be drunk drivers know they… read more
Football has received media attention for causing thousands of concussions, but some people may be unaware other sports carry the same risks to athletes. Soccer also has a high rate of concussions, and young players of the sport might be at risk. For young athletes, soccer can present a higher risk of traumatic brain injuries… read more
Coaches and trainers should continue to take concussions very seriously, as the consequences can have life-changing implications for young athletes. One of the worst consequences that can befall student athletes is second impact syndrome, where two concussions occur within a short period. Second impact syndrome can cause severe and lifelong disability for young athletes. The… read more
Recently, Colorado State University (CSU) was recognized as one of the friendliest campuses in the country for cycling. However, this award is also a reflection of the entire town of Fort Collins, which is known nationwide as being one of the friendliest and safest places for cyclists. Fort Collins is also implementing the Bicycle Master… read more
For many people with spinal cord injuries and paralysis, it is painful to be unable to participate in favorite hobbies and activities, such as sports. However, there may still be options. In our blog last week, we talked about a local Fort Collins teen who continued to find ways to play sports despite being paralyzed… read more
In Will Smith’s upcoming movie, Concussion, moviegoers will get a closer look at how brain injuries have affected the lives of professional football players. Specifically, the movie shows the brutal and sometimes fatal consequences of repeated concussions on professional football players. The movie centers on the story of Dr. Bennet Omalu, the doctor credited with… read more
