Denver Personal Injury Blog
Rise in Pedestrian Accident Fatalities
An increase in pedestrian accident fatalities in 2010 has federal transportation safety agencies worried. According to statistics released recently, there were 4,280 pedestrian accident fatalities in 2010, a 4% increase from the previous year. According to the statistics by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, on average in 2010, a pedestrian was killed in an […]
Read moreSimple Integrated Exercises Can Help Reduce Falls
An integrated exercise program that includes basic, simple exercises that a person can perform while he is engaging in his daily activities, can help increase balance and strength training, and reduce the risk of fall accidents involving senior citizens. Preventing and reducing the risk of fall accidents among seniors is one of the major […]
Read moreWarning Devices Insufficient to Prevent Injuries to Kids Left behind in Cars
It is the leading cause of non-accident automobile-related fatalities for children below the age of 14 in the United States. Over the past decade alone, close to 500 children have been killed from heatstroke when they were left behind in a locked vehicle. With those kinds of fatality rates, you would expect that […]
Read moreHigher risk of injury related to improper facing child car safety seat
Children who are in the wrong car safety seats for their age, height or weight specifications, or have been moved to seatbelt use far too quickly, may be at a high risk of being injured or killed in accidents. However, new research conducted by scientists at the University Of Michigan finds that […]
Read moreAccident Involvement Motivates Teens to Give up Texting While Driving
A new survey of teenagers conducted by State Farm has very depressing news. Education and awareness campaigns and parental involvement do not seem to be sufficient for a teenage motorist to stop texting while driving. A vast majority of teenagers are only motivated to stop texting while driving if they have been involved in […]
Read moreInvesting in Employee Training Helps Reduce Accident Risks
A responsible employer doesn’t only make sure that his employee has access to work and job safety-related training, but also invests in educating employees about the need to stay safe when they’re driving. If you’re an employer, you can be held liable for an accident caused by your employee when he’s driving a company-issued […]
Read moreNHTSA Promotes “Designator Texters” to Prevent Accidents Caused by Texting at Wheel
The National Traffic Safety Administration is choosing a new strategy in its war against distracted driving. The agency is now promoting designated texters, whose job would be to help a motorist receive text messages while driving, with minimal distraction for motorists. The concept of the designated motorist has been a part of the American lexicon […]
Read morePsychotropic Drugs Increase Car Accident Risks
Common psychotropic drugs that are used to treat conditions like anxiety, insomnia and depression can increase a person’s risk of being involved in a car accident. These psychotropic medications are used by millions of people around the country who suffer from common conditions like depression. New research suggests that the side effects from these medications […]
Read moreRevolutionary Bicycle Helmet Design Could Increase Usage Rates
A pair of Swedish scientists has designed a revolutionary new bicycle helmet design that is generating plenty of attention among bicycling groups. The helmet design aims to target some of the key reasons that bicyclists give for not wearing helmets – lack of comfort, and the fact that it messes up your hair. The “invisible” […]
Read moreTech Firms Working on Technologies to Guard Computers from Viruses
Modern cars contain dozens of tiny computers and electronic communication technologies that are built into these automobiles. With the presence of these technologies comes the risk of virus attacks. What is shocking is that the auto industry has invested very little in developing shields to prevent virus attacks on these computers, although the […]
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