Members of the Grand Junction Fire Department have already orchestrated a couple of Colorado River rafting accident rescues this spring. The water level of the Colorado is high and the current is swift and strong due to the significant winter snowfall and the rainfall as of late. Regulars to the river understand how dangerous it can be when the water level is up….
Many people believe that once a brain injury patient is discharged from the hospital by his or her physicians, they will no longer have a need for treatment for their injury. However, a recent study published in the journal Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation indicates otherwise. Led by Dr. Angela Colantonio, Researchers at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute examined nearly 30,000 traumatic brain…
The older you get, the more likely you are to experience a significant injury or accident. As your body ages, so does your mind. Thus, decreased coordination, balance issues, and declining mental acuity can make it more likely for you to be injured. Whether you are riding a motorcycle or doing yard work, the older you get – the more likely you are…
Motorcycles are commonly seen on the roadways of Colorado. Not only are they a less expensive mode of transportation, a motorcycle can be easier to maneuver in traffic gridlock situations. Plus, Colorado boasts some of the most beautiful and scenic motorcycle routes in the entire country. Unfortunately, due to its lightweight and ergonomic design, motorcycles don’t offer their riders any protection when they…
The vast majority of attorneys work incredibly hard for their clients. Attorneys take their job seriously and will do their best to ensure that your personal injury suit pays as much as possible for your injuries and lost wages. Yet, an attorney’s success is often hindered by mistakes their clients make – both knowingly and innocently. Even worse, some clients treat their attorneys…
In March, several dozen city and elected officials, along with an assortment of Colorado Springs stakeholders congregated to debate options for the busy Hancock Expressway and Academy Boulevard intersection. The dangerous Colorado Springs intersection currently suffers from accessibility and crowding issues. Safety is a major concern, as well, as the accident rate there involving injuries is three to seven times that of similar intersections…
Distractions have always played a role in causing accidents. Yet, the birth of the smartphone and our generation’s reliance on technology has caused distraction-created accidents to skyrocket. Teenager drivers are especially vulnerable to distractions and to car accidents. In fact, distractions are responsible for about 6 of every 10 moderate to severe crashes. A new study released this month by the AAA Foundation…
If you’ve driven a car or ridden your bike around Colorado Springs, you are probably already well aware of how bad the roads can be. Colorado Springs potholes are dangerous road hazards for everyone, but especially bikers and motorcyclists. Just ask cyclist Aaron Agius. While trying to avoid a pothole on his bicycle, he was hit by a car and injured. The pothole…
In May 2014, a Cessna 150K plane wrecked in a wheat field near Watkins, Colorado. Since that time, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has been investigating the reason for the crash that claimed the life of the pilot, Amritpal Singh, and his lone passenger. A recently published report now indicates that it was a fatal plane crash caused by a selfie National…
Every year more than 2.5 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury. Even worse – 5.3 million Americans currently live with a lifelong disability after sustaining a brain injury in an accident. In order to raise awareness about the devastating effects of a traumatic brain injury, it’s been announced that March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. According to the Brain Injury Association of America…
