traumatic brain injury

Referee Dies From Brian Injury Due To Assault

Ricardo Portillo, 46, died on May 4, after sustaining a traumatic brain injury on April 27. Portillo was officiating a recreational soccer game when he issued a foul to one of the players who then punched him. Witnesses say he was writing down notes when the player punched him in the side of the head.… read more

What Should You Do If You Witness a Car Accident?

If you have never been in a car accident, you may be witness to one someday. Eyewitnesses are extremely important when it comes to car accidents. They are usually the first to call authorities, administer first aid, and give accounts as to what actually happened. The importance of being prepared could help you save a… read more

Driver Emerges From Car Accident Then Collapses After Saying He was “Okay”

On April 22, 29-year-old Jesse G. Ricks was traveling on Interstate 25, about 40 miles north of Casper, Wyoming, when he lost control of his car, went off the right side of the roadway, and rolled his vehicle over twice down a steep embankment. A witness to the crash pulled over to help, but Ricks… read more

Autorities Unsure As To Why There Is An Increase In Fatal Car Accidents On New Mexico Highway

Police are on high alert when it comes to patrolling the La Plata Highway near the New Mexico – Colorado border due to a sudden increase in car accidents. The most recent accident occurred on April 24 and was the third fatal car crash within the past four months in the area. Daniel Murray, 30,… read more

Colorado Jury Awards Young Man and His Family $11.5 Million in Lawsuit Against Riddell

We put our trust in objects like bike helmets to help reduce our chances of sustaining  a brain injury if anything unfortunate were to happen during our ride. Football players place similar trust in their pads and helmets to reduce their chances of concussions during games and practices. Unfortunately for Colorado teenager Rhett Ridolfi, his Riddell… read more

Denver Cab Driver Killed and Five Others Critically Injured In Two-Car Accident

The Denver Post recently reported  that a fatal two-car accident involving a cab on April 15 killed the 29-year-old cab driver and critically injured the 62-year-old passenger. The two males and two females in the second vehicle, all in their 20s, were transported to the hospital with serious injuries. Denver police said there is an ongoing… read more

South Carolina Man Succumbs To Motorcycle Accident Injuries

A 79-year-old South Carolina man died on April 5 due to traumatic brain injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident on March 17. The man was in a stable condition but was overtaken by hemorrhaging in his brain that the doctors could not control. The hemorrhaging was ultimately caused by the injuries the man sustained… read more

Three Months after Horrible Car Accident, Victim of Brain Injury Struggles to Walk Again

Four days before last Christmas, Jessica Owen’s life was turned upside down when she and her family were involved in a horrible accident. Jessica, her parents, brother, sister and brother-in-law were traveling on Highway 2 near Stevens Pass when a tree fell onto their SUV. The impact killed both of her parents and caused a… read more

Themed Motorcycle Cruise Offers Riders an Opportunity to Tour Islands on Their Bikes

Themed cruises are very popular nowadays. If you like chocolate, there is a chocoholic cruise for you. Or if you enjoy a certain type of music such as the rock band KISS, then the Norwegian Pearl has you covered. Entertainment Travel Alternatives Inc. (ETA) is now offering motorcyclists a chance to tour exotic islands on… read more

New Start Program at Colorado State University Invaluable to Army Vet Student with TBI

This video highlights some of the reasons Colorado State University (CSU) is one of the most military-friendly schools in the country. Among those reasons is the New Start Program, an assistance program designed to help students who are also military veterans and sustained injuries like a traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) that make it difficult for… read more