Legalizing Pot Has Caused a Rise in Car Accidents and Injuries

It has been 20 years since cannabis became legal for medicinal use in Colorado. In 2012, it became legal for all adults to use recreational marijuana in the state. Since then, medical and safety experts wondered if legalizing pot would cause a rise in injuries and accidents. According to new...

Serious I-25 Accident North of Pueblo Results in Tragedy

A serious two vehicle accident north of Pueblo on Interstate 25, shut down the northbound lanes of the highway for four hours on Tuesday, January 28th. (more…)

Unnecessary And Dangerous Surgeries To Avoid

If you or a loved one is considering undergoing surgery, make sure that you have considered all of your options. All surgeries have a certain amount of risk involved in them. It is important that you understand the risks involved with any surgery you, or a loved one, is going...

How to Avoid Common Childhood Injuries 

Children are society’s most precious asset. After all, children are truly the foundation upon which a family is built. Families in Colorado, however, have witnessed an increasing number of accidents and incidents leading to injuries to children. Although advocacy groups, federal authorities, and Colorado state authorities have taken good steps...

Pueblo Work Accident at Train Yard Results in Fatality

In May 2019, Pueblo police were called to a fatal industrial accident near Rocla Concrete in Pueblo. According to accounts, workers were attempting to move train cars when another yard worker became stuck between two train cars. The 27-year-old man died as a result of his injuries. Here's the story...

100 Deadliest Days of Summer are HERE

Summertime is here and with it comes the rush of warm weather, longer days, and more drivers on the road. Whether you’re driving to a vacation or to a family picnic, the summer months are a fun time to spend with family and friends. After all, school is out and...

Pedestrian Killed in Accident Near Highway 50 in Pueblo

Pueblo police officials are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred near Highway 50 in Pueblo in March. The accident occurred at 9:15 pm on Friday, March 22 near Highway 50 and Club Manor Drive. The victim was wheelchair bound and was attempting to cross the street when they were...

Employers Can Reduce the Number of Work Related Accidents

When most people think about work-related motor vehicle accidents, they tend to think of occupations that only involve driving professionally, such as truckers and commercial drivers. This is often not actually the case, however. A study by Denver-based Pinnacol Assurance Inc., the largest workers’ compensation insurer in Colorado, revealed that...

Kids, Car Seats and Winter Coats: What Parents Need to Know

Parents are constantly required to make choices in order to keep their children safe from dangers in today’s world. Even something that occurs every day, like traveling in a car, can be risky.  From researching the safest and most reliable vehicles on the market, to purchasing a certified and safety tested car...