Colorado legalized marijuana, allowing for a regulated industry in which people can buy small amounts for recreational purposes. By no means does this indicate that marijuana can be used without restraint, however. Some aspects of the law mimic laws surrounding the...
Year: 2018
Lack of seatbelts and distraction are a deadly combo
Driving is a part of everyday life for most people in Colorado. You may not think about all the dangers you face every time you get behind the wheel, but by neglecting simple cautions, you can put yourself and others on the road at risk. When multiple safety hazards...
University professor dies in collision with tanker truck
There is no doubt that an accident between a vehicle and a bicyclist is devastating for the cyclist. After all, there is nothing to protect the rider from the impact of the collision.When that vehicle happens to be a large and heavy commercial truck, the injuries...
Could this dangerous intersection be a risk for crashes?
Some places on the road are more likely than others to see an accident. Smart drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists know to avoid these areas or keep watch for hazards when passing through them. As the number of cyclists in Colorado increase, awareness of these trouble...
Should you let your teenager play football?
The residents of Colorado are, largely, football fans. However, the information that has emerged in recent years about the effects of football injuries on the brain seems to have dampened many people's enthusiasm for the sport.The number of high school athletes...
Your role caring for a loved one with spinal cord injury
When you have a loved one who has suffered a spinal cord injury, you will undoubtedly struggle with offering care. You will likely want to do all you can to make them as comfortable as possible and help them through their rehabilitation, but you might also worry that...
New Accident Tech Inspired by Woman Trapped in Car for 6 Days
The story of a Brighton, Colorado woman who survived a car crash from four years ago is helping to improve safety of motor vehicles. The story is being taken by Colorado and put to good use in an effort to make the roads of the state safer for all drivers. The story...
Colorado Springs: Deadliest year ever for car accidents
Located just a couple hours south of Fort Collins lies the city of Colorado Springs. While the town has become well-known in recent years for ushering in high tech and military businesses, there is another statistic the city has grown in: the increasing rise of car...
A look at statistics regarding fatal bicycle accidents
Bicycles have long been a popular mode of transportation in cities throughout Colorado. They have also been popular for daily exercise routines for people of all ages and skill levels. Most people ride their bicycle wearing a helmet in order to protect themselves if...
Why you need uninsured motorist coverage
When you get behind the wheel to go to work or school, you are in more danger of being involved in an accident than any other time of the day. Driving is a dangerous activity that takes the lives of thousands of people across Colorado every year. All drivers are...