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Motor vehicle accident survivors with spinal cord injuries will have a long period of rehabilitation ahead of them, but there are technologies in development that might make the process a little bit easier. After becoming a quadriplegic from a racing accident 15 years ago, a Nevada man will get the chance to enjoy one of… read more
According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAA FTS), fatigued drivers cause more than 1 in 5 car accidents, and young adults aged 19-24 are most at risk. Data collected by the AAA FTS found that 33 percent of motorists in their early 20s admitted to driving while drowsy within the last month. Research… read more
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has released a mobile phone app that will let motorists, freight forwarders and insurers check the safety records of commercial carriers. In the past, it was much more difficult for motorists to check information on commercial carriers, and only law enforcement had access to the software used in… read more
Spring has arrived and summer is not far away, and more Coloradoans will be using bicycles for transportation. Cycling can be a dangerous activity if safety precautions are not undertaken. Fortunately, there are things cyclists can do that may help them avoid bicycle accidents. One of the most common bicycle accidents is known as “the… read more
New legislation introduced by Congress last week will authorize the Department of Transportation (DOT) to recognize hair testing as an option for weeding out commercial drivers with a history of drug and alcohol abuse. According to the authors of the legislation, hair tests would apply to commercial drivers seeking employment. Under the new bill, named… read more
Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper has announced a statewide effort to reduce the number of traffic fatalities from auto accidents to zero. The campaign, appropriately named “Moving Towards Zero Deaths”, will target causes of car accidents that include impaired and distracting driving. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, distracted driving is the number one cause… read more
In the last several weeks, we have written about faulty equipment in automobiles and how the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) can issue recalls and fines. However, discussing how individuals and families can receive injury and wrongful death compensation from negligent automakers is just as important. One of the most recent examples of litigation… read more
School shootings and other violent events are national tragedies that leave families reeling from the pain of personal loss. Until recently, family members and shooting victims had no recourse for litigation, and thus no chance to receive compensation. Due to the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (CGIA), it has been impossible for victims and surviving family… read more
A jury has awarded a Colorado woman $770,000 after a truck accident left her with a broken neck and a traumatic brain injury. According to police, the 58-year-old truck driver rounded a curve too quickly and lost control of his vehicle. The accident tipped the vehicle over and forced two cars into a frozen creek.… read more
Many parents may not be aware that risks present in professional sports may also exist in high school sports, such as the possibility of sustaining a concussion, which can have lasting health effects. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the number of concussions in the last 10 years has doubled. Research from other… read more
