Colorado truck drivers, carriers and shippers will soon have a new regulation with which they will need to comply. The rule will make carriers, shippers and brokers install electronic logging devices on their fleets rather than allow commercial drivers to use...
Year: 2015
Many men who played contact sports develop CTE later
Colorado residents might want to learn about a study published in December 2015 showing that a large percentage of men who played sports such as football in high school later developed chronic traumatic encephalopathy as adults. CTE is a degenerative brain disorder...
Levels of injury to the spine
Colorado residents who have sustained spinal cord injuries should be aware of the levels of injury that can occur. The high-cervical nerves result in the most severe spinal cord injuries. These injuries often result in paralysis of the limbs, trunk or hands as well as...
Study examines surgery on elderly patients with brain injuries
As Colorado citizens grow older, the increased risk of falls brings with it an increased risk of brain injury. Brain injury is often treated with surgery, but this is generally not recommended for elderly patients due to a low chance of survival. A 2015 study,...
Safer driving through technology and driver behavior
The roads can be made safer for Colorado drivers both through changing driver behavior and improving safety technology. Driving a car is still one of the most dangerous activities most people engage in. In 2013, there were 32,719 fatalities related to motor vehicle...
Judge rules GM can be sued for faulty ignition switches
Colorado GM vehicle owners who were affected by faulty GM ignition switches may have the ability to seek punitive damages. However, a judge ruled that the affected individuals would have to prove that the company knew about the faulty ignition switches but attempted...
Mild brain injury symptoms often missed
While most Colorado residents have probably heard about the effects of serious brain injuries, many people don't realize that even a mild concussion can leave a lasting impact. One of the most dangerous things about concussions is that a lot of people who have them...
The dangers of head injuries in cheerleading
Cheerleaders in Colorado and other states might have to fight for their right to be recognized as athletes, but cheerleading requires fit, flexible individuals who are ready to practice frequently and compete in intense environments without the same protective gear...
Running red lights kills hundreds every year
Colorado road users are frequently killed or injured in accidents caused by motorists who run through a red light. Studies reveal that one in three people know an individual who was injured or killed in such an accident, and the National Highway Traffic Safety...
Liability for accidents in autonomous cars
In the years to come, autonomous cars may be appearing on Colorado roads, but that possibility raises the question of who will be responsible in an accident. It has been claimed that 94 percent of motor vehicle accidents are due to human error, but that leaves 6...