A recent report, The Facts Hurt: A State-By-State Injury Prevention Policy Report, disclosed that Colorado ranks 16th highest in the number of injury-related deaths among the states. The national average is 58.4 deaths per 100,000 people, while Colorado reports 70.7 deaths per 100,000 people. While the rates in other states fluctuated- some for the better, some for the worse- Colorado’s injury death rate…
A new breakthrough treatment is giving hope to spinal cord injury victims. Four men that were paralyzed from the chest down were able to get out of their wheelchairs for the first time ever. The paralyzed men had electrical stimulators implanted into their spines. Now, these men are working hard to learn how to walk again. But walking is not the only benefit…
Current crash prevention technology could drastically reduce the occurrence of deadly rear-end collisions, which represent approximately half of the country’s two-car accidents and claim 1,700 lives every year. The potentially life-saving systems alert drivers or apply the brakes automatically if they detect an impending collision. Unfortunately for the car-driving masses, the systems don’t come standard and are often expensive. However, if federal regulators have…
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…
