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Statistics gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show an alarming increase in fatal auto accidents. According to NHTSA, there were 17,775 fatal crashes in the first six months of 2016. There were 10.4 percent fewer accidents during the same period in 2015. NHTSA administrator Mark Rosekind has placed some of the blame… read more
There is never a shortage of snow and ice during the winter months in Colorado. Winter weather conditions in our state can create difficulties for businesses and dangers for patrons. Slip and fall accidents caused by ice and snow accumulation can occur without warning. For example, black ice is notoriously difficult to spot. What can… read more
What is the best thing about living in Colorado and Wyoming this time of year? We do not have a shortage of fresh Christmas trees to bring home. Just be sure to watch this fire safety video before you start decorating.… read more
A tragic bus accident in Chattanooga, Tennessee, has sparked a national discussion on whether seatbelts should be mandatory on school buses. Three weeks ago, six children died and more than 20 suffered injuries when a school bus rolled over and slammed into a tree. Witnesses to the school bus accident claim the driver was speeding… read more
People involved in rear-end accidents may experience whiplash. Injuries caused by whiplash include torn neck muscles, tendons, ligaments, and concussions. Whiplash injuries may not be apparent right way. Some people may experience neck pain, dizziness, blurred vision or headaches hours after a crash. Others may not show symptoms for several days. Consumer Reports, a nonprofit… read more
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed automakers and smartphone manufacturers work together to prevent distracted driving crashes. Under the proposal, onboard computer systems found in many new vehicles would block features on smartphones from working. Features like video, texting, internet browsing and selfies would be locked while vehicles are in motion. This… read more
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released new guidelines for electronic and hybrid cars weighing under 10,000 pounds. NHTSA guidelines will require these cars to make audible sounds while travelling at speeds up to 18.6 miles per hour. After reaching 18.6 miles per hour, vehicles produce sounds caused by tires and wind noise.… read more
Transportation officials across the country are concerned legal marijuana use could increase the number of drugged driving accidents. Research linking marijuana to accidents is problematic because it is difficult to test drivers impaired by the substance. Blood tests show that a driver has used marijuana, but not that they were impaired at the time of… read more
Uber’s self-driving semi-truck recently made a 120-mile journey to its destination in Colorado Springs. Before you get too excited, a person was monitoring the situation from the back of the sleeping birth. If an emergency had occurred, it is possible this person could have intervened. Future semi-trucks may follow this model. Volvo is working on… read more
If you are looking to show support this Veterans Day, you can participate in Greenlight A Vet. Place a green light in your home or office as a symbol of appreciation for our veterans. https://youtu.be/yDrH341M0Kk?list=PLs6zAwIMDe3OhistlK6VKw1xlA-4WYfOM… read more
