Denver Personal Injury Blog
Cash 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 are […]
Read moreMotorists in Colorado Much More Likely to Buckle up
Western states, including Colorado, have some of the highest seat belt usage rates in the country, hovering at around 94%. That information comes from statistics released recently by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In Colorado, seat belt usage rates have increased to close to 83% since the Click It or Ticket campaign was kicked […]
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 begin […]
Read moreResearch Suggests MRI Can Help Predict Long-Term Outcomes after Brain Injury
Approximately 1.7 million Americans suffer brain injuries every year, most of them in road accidents, or bicycle accidents. Approximately 3/4th of these injuries are reported to be mild traumatic brain injuries that are not serious enough to lead to long-term disability, but can have long-term outcomes. However, doctors find it a challenge to determine if […]
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 of […]
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 fall on […]
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, and […]
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 the […]
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 was conducted […]
Read moreDog Bite Treatment
When and When Not to Go to the Doctor Dogs are remarkable animals, possessing keen intelligence and an unparalleled devotion to humans. As wonderful as dogs are, however, at certain times they present a significant danger to people. Dogs bite over 4 million people a year in the United States alone. In the end, they […]
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