Personal Injury
Colorado Department of Transportation Officials Plan Improvements to Dangerous Highway
Colorado state transportation officials are looking at making improvements to a dangerous stretch of road between Fort Collins and the Wyoming border. For awhile US Highway 287 has had the dubious distinction of being a dangerous stretch of road, with a higher risk of accidents for motorists. Colorado state transportation officials have now announced […]
Read moreAging Motoring Population Will Not Increase Accident Rates
As the baby boomer population enters its 70s, there have been concerns that over the next few years, there will be an explosion of senior motorists on our streets. Many traffic safety experts are very concerned about the increased accident risks involving seniors. However, a new analysis of senior car accident claims conducted by […]
Read moreTips for Driving Safely This Winter
With winter almost here, and temperatures plummeting already, it is important for motorists to begin changing their driving practices. The risk of accidents increases when a motorist is driving in poor weather conditions, and winter provides plenty of such conditions. Snowfall, slippery roads covered with ice and sleet, and snow storms can play havoc with […]
Read moreCash Incentives, Speed Alerts Can Help Prevent Speeding-Related Accidents
A new study finds that a combination of cash incentives and a speed alert device that warns a driver when he’s driving at excessive speeds can help reduce speeding-related behaviors, thereby limiting the risk of such accidents. Nationwide and in Colorado, speeding continues to remain the number one cause of accident fatalities. More people […]
Read moreIncreasing Bicyclist Population Blamed for Spike in Fatalities
While the overall number of fatalities in traffic accidents dropped to record levels last year, the number of people killed in bicycle accidents increased. According to statistics by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2011, there was an increase of 8.7% in bicycle accident fatalities. Investigations into this troubling increase are likely to […]
Read moreIn-Car Facial Recognition Systems to Detect Motorists’ Accident Risks
The current auto safety technology that we have in cars helps alert motorists when they’re in danger of being involved in an accident. However, new facial recognition technology that is currently being tested in a prototype vehicle will check the driver’s facial expressions to monitor his potential risk of an accident. The system consists […]
Read moreWhat You Should Know About Slipping on Snow and Ice
The ground is slippery during Colorado winters, and walking can be hazardous even if the owner of the premises has been reasonably cautious. According to OSHA, 15 percent of all accidental deaths are caused by slipping and falling. Falls are the second most common cause of accidental deaths, after automobile accidents. If you […]
Read moreMale Pedestrians at Higher Risk of Death in Car Accidents
Male pedestrians may need to be much more careful while out walking on the streets, than females. According to new research, males may be at a much higher risk of being killed in accidents while walking, compared to females. The study was conducted by researchers at the West Virginia University School of Public Health, […]
Read moreIndustry Study Indicates an Increase in Distracted Driving and Cell Phone Use
A new study released by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers suggests that levels of distractions behind the wheel among American motorists are much higher than feared. The study is the first such report released by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, which is the auto industry’s trade association. The group represents several auto companies, and […]
Read moreStudy Finds Bicyclists at Risk for Maxillofacial Fractures
Maxillofacial injuries are injuries to the face or jaw, and are typically caused by heavy physical trauma. These injuries can cause potential long-term disfigurement, or disability. A new study finds that young males as well as persons injured in bicycle accidents may be at a higher risk of suffering maxillofacial fractures. The study […]
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