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,...
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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...
How to care for a family member with a traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), are devastating for both the victim and the family. These injuries can change a person's life in a matter of moments. It can be tough to recover from a TBI, if the patient will recover at all. The rehabilitation, treatment and other...
Safety tips for swimming this summer in Colorado
Going for a swim in Fort Collins should be fun, relaxing and an overall entertaining time with family and friends. The scary fact of the matter is that a swimming adventure can quickly turn into tragedy if someone doesn't know how to be safe when in the water. Here...
Preparing your children for walking alone: 3 ideas
You love living near your children's school, since it's just a quick walk to the playground and school activities. However, you know that there are risks along the way. There are streets to cross, and your child could quickly fall victim to a pedestrian accident if...