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With warmer weather right around the corner, many of us will be hitting the trails and roadways by bicycle to enjoy the beautiful vistas and scenery Colorado offers, and staying safe should be a prime concern for everybody. According to the most recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data, in just one year, more than…
In the United States, more than 1.4 million adults older than 65 live in a nursing home, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This number is predicted to rise to about 3 million by 2030 as an aging population lives longer. With the rise in an aging population, abuse against…
According to the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, nearly 600,000 Coloradans are now 65+ years old – that’s an increase of almost 47 percent from 2003. That’s the third highest rate of growth in the nation, and by 2030 the number is projected to increase by nearly 77 percent. While Colorado has a…
With winter in full swing, snowmobile season is also upon us, and with vehicles that can reach speeds of 90 mph and weigh more than 600 pounds, it is not surprising that snowmobiling causes more than 200 deaths and nearly 14,000 accidents each year. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) reminds riders to travel safely to help…
Colorado cell phone driving laws have long been a controversial topic. Whether or not you think cell phone use while driving should be legal, it’s essential to understand what Colorado laws have to say about cell phones and driving. Here’s what you need to know about Colorado cell phone driving laws from our Colorado car…
In Colorado, there are approximately 950 deaths, 5,200 hospitalizations, and 27,000 hospital emergency room visits each year related to traumatic brain injury. According to the Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the function of…
In October, Jesse Wright of Denver was arrested and held on $1 million bond after firing a gun at another vehicle in an apparent road rage incident that sent two people to the hospital. Earlier in the month, an aggressive driver left a victim’s car seriously damaged after the suspect ripped out the driver’s side…
Slip and fall accidents are one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries in the United States. The common causes of slip and fall accidents are spills, freshly mopped floors, electrical cords, rugs, lack of handrails, clutter and debris, poor lighting, standing water, and wet or damaged stairs and walkways — often resulting from the…
In Colorado, elder abuse is a growing epidemic, and with more of our seniors choosing to spend their golden years at home, they risk becoming victims to greater abuse by family caregivers. Surprisingly, only 3.4 percent of the 65+ population live in institutional settings, such as nursing homes. According to the National Center on Elder…
You’re driving along, when out of nowhere, a car blows through a stop sign and smashes into your car. An auto accident is bad enough, but the real pain comes when you learn that the at-fault driver doesn’t have auto insurance. Now what?