Are You Impaired After Just One Drink?
Have you ever stopped by a local pub or gone to someone's house and had a drink to relax and unwind? Just one. After that drink, did you think you were completely sober and more than capable of driving home? Well according to the National Safety Council, impairment...
Defensive Driving Class: Not Just for Violators
Colorado is one state that promotes its "Alive at 25" course. You may know someone who was court-ordered to attend a defensive driving-safety program after receiving a traffic ticket. But not everyone in these classes is there because of a ticket. More and more people...
Cruise Control: Convenience or Curse?
Most vehicles now come equipped with cruise control, which many motorists believe to be as essential as air conditioning and power windows. While cruise control allows drivers to relax and let the car take over, the use of cruise control in certain situations can be...
Colorado Motorcycle Deaths Set Record in 2016
Climbing onto your motorcycle, twisting the throttle, and heading out on the road could lead you on a twisting road to injury or death. Grim as that sounds, it was just so for 125 Colorado motorcyclists in 2016 and at least 18 by the end of March 2017. 2016 was the...
Bicycle Safety in Colorado: The Fundamental Things Apply
Spring is a popular time for bicyclists to take to the roads in Colorado, and the state is home to some of the most scenic roadways in the world. But the high traffic prevalent throughout Colorado can also lead to injuries for bicyclists, particularly when they are...
Can Auto Accidents Produce Chronic Pain?
Research suggests that people who are involved in a car crash are more likely to wind up with chronic pain afterward than those sustaining other traumatic injuries. One study, published in the journal Arthritis Care & Research (ACR), assessed patients’ recent...