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The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and law enforcement officials are planning to enforce Code 15 along the Interstate 70 mountain corridor this winter. Code 15 is a law that requires vehicles to have snow tires or four-wheel drive and eight inch tire treads. Snow tires can help vehicles handle muddy, wet and snowy road… read more
A new treatment used by doctors at ManorCare Palm Harbor in Tampa Bay, Florida, uses virtual reality displays to help patients during rehabilitation from brain injuries. The treatment, called Synchrony, has been very successful. By developing treatments around the concept known as neuroplasticity, doctors can help patients reprogram their brains to carry out basic tasks.… read more
The story of a Fort Collins teenager can help us understand how auto accident survivors can adapt to and overcome the limitations of spinal cord injuries. In an article published by the Coloradoan, a 17-year-old Fort Collins boy and his family discuss the struggles of living with paralysis. Although it was initially difficult for the… read more
Accident survivors with spinal cord injuries need resources that can help improve their quality of life. Fortunately, Colorado has several rehabilitation programs that can help accident survivors recover from spinal cord injuries. Located in Englewood, Craig Hospital is known nationwide for having first-class spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation programs. Teams of health care professionals… read more
Cold weather and snow have arrived in some parts of Colorado, causing a brief surge in the number of car accidents. Most recently, Interstate 70 was the scene of several car and truck accidents caused by harsh winter weather. Motorists reported seeing commercial vehicles driving without tire chains, some of which had spun out of… read more
Although some organizations have rated Larimer County “one of the safest places to drive in America”, critics are arguing otherwise. According to a recent article published by the Coloradoan, Larimer County is among the top ten worst places for texting and driving in Colorado. Specifically, Larimer County has the 10th highest rate of texting and… read more
Denver’s notorious intersections are making headlines again, and social media is abuzz with discussion of heavy traffic and car accidents. Intersections can be exceptionally dangerous for motorists, as many drivers change lanes, make dangerous turns or become distracted while passing through. According to Westword, a local press outlet, the most dangerous intersection in Denver is… read more
For Colorado and Wyoming residents, we are familiar with the dangers of snow, ice and other hazards that frequently come with winter weather. Fortunately, there are several ways families planning trips can avoid auto accidents with meticulous planning. Windshield wiper fluid is an important asset for motorists making trips during the winter months. According to… read more
Survivors of car crashes, blunt force trauma, falls, and other accidents account for the 1.7 million Americans who sustain traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) every year. Depending on the severity of the injury, survivors may need an extended period of rehabilitation. In our great state of Colorado, many programs can help individuals and their families recover.… read more
An Australian toddler was given a second chance at life after doctors performed an incredible surgery to reconnect his spinal cord and head. After a serious car accident, the toddler’s mother pulled him from the wreckage and was horrified to discover his neck had been broken. The toddler had sustained what is known as a… read more
