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A class action lawsuit has been filed in Los Angeles against 10 of the world’s largest automakers over allegations they had concealed risks of carbon monoxide poisoning present in keyless ignitions. Keyless ignitions work by using electronic fobs that are inserted into vehicles, at which point consumers only press a button. Consumers mistakenly believe the… read more
When acts of negligence or recklessness rob families of their loved ones, it is important to know what options are available for pursuing justice. Take for example the recent case of a 38-year-old cyclist who was killed by a drunk driver while riding on Lookout Mountain. The Colorado father of two left behind a wife… read more
A new procedure may provide individuals with spinal cord injuries renewed hope for one day walking again. The treatment is called transcutaneous stimulation, and recent trials have allowed five individuals with paralysis the ability to move their legs. By providing electrical currents to the spinal cord using a small external device and electrodes, damaged nerve… read more
Readers of our blog may have read the story of Jake Snakenberg, a Colorado high school football player who died in 2004 after suffering a concussion during a game. Jake died of second-impact syndrome, which can occur when two or more concussions are sustained in a short amount of time. Future accidents like Jake’s might… read more
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has rolled out a new campaign aimed at protecting pedestrians from accidents. A new video series released by CDOT, called “Hank’s How to Get Hit by a Car” takes a comical look at pedestrian safety. With the look of a used car salesman from the 1970s, Hank uses dark… read more
A National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation into the truck accident that took the life of comedian James McNair and left Tracy Morgan with a brain injury has uncovered important new details. According to the NTSB, the WalMart truck driver had been awake for 28 hours, driving 800 miles from Georgia in one night. Investigators… read more
Concussions are sometimes referred to as mild-traumatic brain injuries, but they are still very serious and potentially fatal. In 2004, high school football player Jake Snakenberg had been injured in a game with another school, unaware he had received a concussion. For several days, Jake had a strange tingling sensation in his hands and no… read more
Two types of damages can be awarded in personal injury lawsuits, non-economic and economic. When someone is injured, he or she may be unable to return to work, have astronomical hospital bills or other direct costs associated with an injury, such as physical therapy and home modifications. These are considered economic damages: you can directly… read more
A recent car accident in Lakewood took the life of a 51-year-old woman and injured a small boy. Authorities suspect the driver responsible for the accident was distracted. The accident comes at a time when Colorado law enforcement officers are attempting a statewide crackdown on distracted driving. In 2013, there were 200 deaths involving distracted… read more
Researchers affiliated with the University of Michigan have released a report suggesting women suffer more symptoms from concussions than men do. According to the researchers, women have more severe symptoms and poorer cognitive performance immediately after sustaining concussions. Women scored three points higher on symptom severity than men and reported almost twice as many symptoms.… read more
