Category Archives: Car Accidents
Delayed Symptoms After an Accident
If you were in a car accident, you should get checked out by a doctor as soon as possible, even if you think you were not injured. This is because there are many types of injuries that may not manifest symptoms right away. Visiting a doctor as soon as you can after a car… Read More »
A Look at Car Safety – Baby Safety Month [Infographic]
Every room in your home poses unique dangers to a baby. Yet, one of the most dangerous “rooms” isn’t a room at all – it’s your car. Every year, a significant number of babies are injured or killed in preventable vehicle related incidents. September is Baby Safety Month – a time to reflect on… Read More »
What if You Woke Up With a Foreign Accent?
Residents of Colorado may have more ways to suffer a brain injury than those of other states. With the prevalence of several outdoor activities like rock climbing, skiing and snowboarding in addition to the normal factors of workplace accidents, car crashes and recreational sports, one might think that people living in Denver would be… Read More »
Car Accidents Cause Spinal Cord Injury, Death
Many drivers forget about the dangers of the road, especially when they have been lucky enough to avoid involvement in an accident for a considerable amount of time. Driving safely should not be taken for granted because the effects of a car accident can be catastrophic. Some people know this, having sustained damage to… Read More »
Lawsuit After Traumatic Accident Results in Huge Award
A car crash that occurred in December 2008 has resulted in a huge judgment for the husband of the woman who died in the accident. A wrongful death suit was filed by the husband against a state’s department of transportation in February 2010. Recently, a judge awarded the man nearly $4 million for the… Read More »
Summer Road Trip Checklist
Summer is just around the corner and the kids are almost out of school, so that can mean only one thing… road trips! With airline prices skyrocketing, more and more families are hitting the highways for summer vacations. Before you load the family into the car and take off for your adventures, make sure… Read More »
Hidden Dangers?
The flu is still here, just as strong as ever. And, before we know it, allergy season will be here, too – not just here, but… here, there, everywhere! All over the news, the schools, the office… and even on our roads. When someone takes over-the-counter cold and flu medications, can it affect their… Read More »
NCCI Releases Report on Workplace Motor Vehicle Accidents
The National Council on Compensation Insurance has added more data to its 2006 study of workplace injuries. According to the study, the workers’ compensation claims that come from motor vehicle accidents are more severe than many other types of claims. Traffic accidents are prevalent and pervasive throughout many different industries, not being limited to… Read More »
Accident on Honeymoon Leaves Husband Dead, Wife Injured
A 28-year-old woman from Highlands Ranch, Colorado, was on her honeymoon when she and her husband were in a car crash in New Zealand. As a result, her husband died and she suffered a severe brain injury. She spent the following two weeks in a coma in a hospital there before she was transported… Read More »
Seat Belts – Nuisance or Necessity?
Do you sometimes consider wearing a seat belt to be an inconvenience? Have you ever wondered if they are truly necessary? Reminders to buckle up are everywhere – from billboards to radio spots to the warning alarms in our cars – and 49 states currently have seat belt laws. The nationwide seat belt enforcement… Read More »