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…)
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...
How Does Colorado Rank for Deadliest Car Crashes?
Residents of the Mile High State know all too well the perils of commuting here. Heavy volumes of traffic mixed with unpredictable weather patterns can cause horrific and even fatal car accidents. But how does Colorado compare to the rest of the country when it comes to deadly car crashes?...
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...
Feeling Disoriented after a Car Accident? Seek Help!
If you are feeling disoriented after a car accident, you may be tempted to minimize this feeling or ignore it altogether. After all, your injuries could be worse - right? Unfortunately, feeling disorientation after an accident could be a sign of a more serious injury. It is always best to...
The Dangers of Fatigued Driving
Perhaps you were up all night with a crying baby or preparing for a big presentation at work. Perhaps you pulled an all-nighter studying for a final exam or work the graveyard shift. It seems like for most Americans, life in America often means being tired. In fact, the majority...
Preventable Deaths in Colorado are on the Rise
The National Safety Council recently released a study of preventable deaths and discovered that 2016 was not a good year when it came to safety. In fact, preventable deaths in Colorado increased 10%, the number of reported preventable deaths increased by 5.7% that same year. For Colorado, there were numerous...
Unbelted Passengers Can Fatally Injure Others
New study determines that a seatbelt can save more than just the life of the person wearing it. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has conducted a study in which it was determined that a driver is two times as apt to be killed in an accident if he...
Playing Tetris can Alleviate Car Accident PTSD
After a devastating and catastrophic car accident, it is common for many accident victims to experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In fact, 70% of adults will experience some type of traumatic event in their lives and 20% of those people will go on to develop PTSD afterwards. Statistically, women...