Recent Blog Posts
Hospitals, Among Other Things, Can Cause Brain Injuries
There are many ways that a brain injury can occur: car accidents, recreational sports, being exposed to an explosion, a slip or fall and oxygen deprivation, etc. Any of these can occur in Colorado, and that means that residents should be knowledgeable of both the causes and effects of a brain injury. Brain injuries… Read More »
Man Fights Against Odds After Spinal Cord Injury
A number of accidents can take away a person’s functional abilities in an instant. All it takes is some severe damage to the spine and anyone can lose the ability to walk, sit, hug or grab. Many people in Colorado know that a spinal cord injury can cause a person to become paralyzed, but… Read More »
Funky Trumpet Player Becomes Victim of Dog Bite
Many people know and love man’s best friend. But owning a dog can be a burden if the pet is not socialized and trained well, especially during instances of violence. Dogs are strong animals and can cause severe damage to a human being and that is what happened in a recent attack on a… 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 »
Spinal Cord Injuries Are Hard to Come Back From
According to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, approximately 1.3 million Americans are living with spinal cord injuries. Statistics show that many of these injuries are sustained by people between the ages of 15 and 35 years old. In addition, many of them are men. These numbers along with some of the hobbies practiced… Read More »
Tis The Season To Be . . . Wary?
The holidays are just around the corner! And along with the holidays come gifts and gatherings and plenty of visitors – friends, family, the mail carrier, the FedEx and UPS drivers, school kids, neighbors… the list goes on. With all this extra activity at home, do you know where your dog is? The disruption… Read More »
Worksite Wellness Programs Decrease Injury Rates
Some employers are attempting to reduce their costs and increase productivity by implementing worksite-wellness programs. One of the major benefits to companies that bring such programs to the workplace includes reduced workers’ compensation costs. According to reports, worksite-wellness programs reduce disability costs, health-plan costs, sick leave and workers’ compensation costs by approximately 25 percent…. Read More »
Brain Injury Treatment Can Be Costly; Some Cannot Afford It
Families do their best to care for their loved ones when they are in need. But sometimes, the burden of care can be too much. This has likely happened to some families of individuals that have suffered from traumatic brain injuries in Colorado. The safest option for them is to take their loved ones… 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 »
Dog Bites Can Be Prevented Through Education, Experts Say
Like those in other states, many families in Colorado have dogs. This should come as no surprise considering the old idiom that the dog is man’s best friend. Though this statement is known by many, it is not always true. An animal attack can occur at any time and this has left many families… Read More »