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Officials with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have recently announced their desire to install collision avoidance technology in passenger vehicles. Automakers have already developed the technology, but it has not become a standard. Collision avoidance systems use advanced features such as cameras and lasers to detect other vehicles or pedestrians. NTSB officials have claimed… read more
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most common injuries sustained by Iraq and Afghanistan vets. It is estimated that over 320,000 veterans of both wars suffer from the effects of TBIs. A Chief Petty Officer (CPO) in the U.S. Navy recently shared his story about living with a TBI. The CPO was an explosives… read more
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and law enforcement agencies throughout the state recently concluded a “Click It Or Ticket” campaign. From May 11th through May 31st, Colorado law enforcement cited 6,942 motorists for failing to wear a seatbelt. What made this campaign unique was how Colorado law enforcement and CDOT engaged the public. By… read more
Colorado residents in Mesa County can enjoy the benefits of Ordinance 012, which will allow the use of off-highway vehicles (OHVs) on unincorporated roads. Off-highway vehicles include ATVs, dirt bikes and dune buggies. Specifically, OHVs are vehicles that are designed for use off highways and city streets. As fun as it would be to drive… read more
Researchers at Newcastle University are looking to find a relationship between brain injuries and epilepsy. Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder that can cause seizures, and researchers believe that brain injuries from strokes and head traumas might lead some individuals to develop the condition. Scientists affiliated with the study are hoping to find ways… read more
Tracy Morgan, the famous comedian involved in a truck accident last summer, recently gave an interview to NBC’s Matt Lauer about recovering from a traumatic brain injury. Morgan has made few appearances in the last year, instead focusing on his recovery. Last June, Morgan and comedian James McNair were leaving a parking lot when a… read more
One of the largest commercial carriers in the country has recently begun equipping trucks with cameras capable of monitoring drivers. Swift Transportation is one of several commercial carriers to install driver cameras in an attempt to thwart truck accidents. It is believed that by installing driver-facing cameras, truck drivers will be less likely to engage… read more
Denver residents might have noticed a curious looking blimp hovering above I-25 and 70th Avenue. The massive 1,600-cubic-foot blimp is part of a three-day evaluation by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to monitor traffic and to assist with auto accidents. By using cameras and hovering 400 feet above traffic, the unmanned blimp can help… read more
Colorado law enforcement officials have warned parents that the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day are the “100 deadliest days for teen drivers”. According to Colorado State Patrol, during the same 100 days in 2012, there were 500 fatal car accidents involving teenage drivers across the country. Research from the American Automobile Association (AAA)… read more
Early last month, two workers at a Chesapeake Energy facility were brought to Colorado to be treated for severe burn injuries following a workplace accident. According to law enforcement, the blast occurred while two workers were processing an unknown fluid. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has labeled Wyoming as the second deadliest state to… read more
