Electric bikes (e-bikes) are becoming increasingly popular for those who use bikes to commute to and from work and/or to do their work, and those who ride them for exercise, competition and camaraderie. They’re especially popular because they let people ride faster...
serious injuries/wrongful death
Reasons a business could be responsible for a visitor getting hurt in a fall
People generally have a responsibility to be conscious of their surroundings and behave in a safe manner. However, it is also reasonable for people to assume that certain choices are safe. For example, people shouldn't have to worry about falling and getting hurt...
What rights do you have if a car hits you while walking?
If a car hits you while you are walking, jogging, or running in Colorado, it can cause extreme fear and confusion. Depending on your injuries, medics may take you to the hospital immediately for a doctor to examine, diagnose and treat you. What happens if the injury...
Which are the most dangerous Fort Collins roads?
Fort Collins has plenty of daily commuter traffic, in addition to its fair share of tourists on the road. All of that heavy traffic means we're at an increased risk for a crash. While the Fort Collins area may not see the kind of traffic that the Denver region has,...
Does fatigue play a role in commercial truck collisions?
Commercial trucks are larger and heavier than other types of vehicles on the road. This means they are capable of causing significant damage in the event of a collision with another vehicle. Even a crash at slower rates of speed can leave drivers and passengers in...
Pedestrians are vulnerable on Colorado roads
You may have seen billboards, signs on public transportation or social media posts reminding those in Colorado to be alert for pedestrians. If you have suffered injuries or lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident, you certainly do not need a reminder. Unfortunately,...
When can you sue a ski resort for an injury?
If you're going to be spending time on the ski slopes over the holidays, you hope that you and your family will return home without any broken bones or more severe injuries. What if you don't? Are you responsible for your injuries or are there cases in which you can...
Brain injury treatment changing for kids
There are new guidelines in place to help better diagnose children with brain injuries, according to a Nov. 8 report. Previously, doctors would order rest after a child suffered a concussion, but that's changing today. New guidelines change how children will be...
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...