Knowing the rules of the road is important as a bicyclist in Colorado. Yet it is perhaps even more important for drivers to understand what they can and cannot do around bikers. In a collision between a vehicle and a…
There have been quite a few news stories over the last several years about the danger of distracted drivers on the roads in Colorado and throughout the country. However, we should not forget about a danger that has been on…
Few milestones are more important to teenagers than obtaining a driver’s license. If you have a young driver in your family, though, you should know about the dangers of summertime driving. That is, summer months are so risky for young…
Nurses face a much higher rate of workplace violence than other workers. The recent shooting at a Colorado Springs hospital recently highlighted this fact. Thankfully, no nurses or other staff were injured. According to the Colorado Springs Gazette, there was…
Many may think that Colorado winters, with their ice and snow-slicked roads, are the most dangerous time to be on the road, but this is simply not true. The time between Memorial Day and Labor Day sees the most fatal car…
Let us say your car was struck from behind at low speed when you stopped at a light. There was very little damage, and you felt OK after the accident. However, a few hours later, you developed a headache and felt…
Many Colorado teens are entering the workforce for the first time this summer. Their newfound independence might come at a price, however, as research shows that 54% of workplace injuries affected teens in their first few months on the job.…
Last week’s post discussed the imbalance between the nominal penalties offenders face for causing multiple crashes and the long-term consequences car accident victims have to contend with. Repeat offenders are let off lightly, and a new law is set to…
With school out, you probably encourage your teen to get a summer job to keep busy and save money for college. While this is a positive endeavor, teaching important life and employment skills, it also comes with a risk, especially…
It is a tragic state of affairs when repeat offenders cause multiple car accidents on the road. Accident victims in Colorado are unable to get the justice they deserve, as the law dictates that a nominal fine be imposed and…