This month, the House of Representatives cleared legislation to enhance law enforcement efforts against crimes against elderly people. These crimes include financial exploitation, fraud, physical and emotional abuse, and neglect. This bill is called the Elder Abuse Prevention and Protection Act of 2017. This bill will implement a training program for FBI agents to investigate…
If you’re an avid runner, you know which side of the road to run on. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Transportation Department both agree that running against traffic is the safest way to run. And there’s research data to prove it.
A car accident can be a traumatic, nasty disruption of your life. Apart causing considerable damage to your vehicle and inflicting personal injury, the trauma of the event can leave an indelible mark in your psyche. Motor vehicle accidents are a common cause of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.
It can be hard to know what to do after a car accident. There are a lot of things to do. You need to take care of your health and take care of your vehicle. There are also important steps to seeking the financial compensation that you need and deserve. Trying to remember what to…
Car crashes are the number one killer of teens. In 2015 there were 3,327 teen motor vehicle deaths—more than homicide and suicide combined. With the summer months fast approaching, school will be out and teenagers will be in their cars and on the road again. The days between Memorial Day and back to school are…
Teenage drivers on icy roads can be a scary thought, especially for parents. Colorado teen auto accidents happen year-round, but ice and slick conditions make fender benders even more likely. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), drivers under the age of 65 make up the largest number of road fatalities in Colorado—more than…
With the holiday season coming up, many of you will be traveling far or near to be with family. The Christmas season is one of the biggest travel times of the year as travelers rush to get home in time to open presents. Many travelers are concerned with getting to their destinations as fast as…
Colorado boasts some of the most beautiful, scenic mountains in the United States. During the winter, these mountains are covered in snow, giving way to some of the best outdoor activities Colorado has to offer: skiing and snowboarding. And while there’s no shortage of fun, winter sports can be dangerous. Here are five tips to…
If you’re a licensed driver, you may have heard of the term defensive driving. An important way to stay safe on the roads is by using defensive driving practices. Of course, to put those techniques into practice, you need to know what they are. Here are nine defensive driving techniques to avoid an accident from…
Drowsy driving is a serious problem in Colorado and throughout the United States. In fact, 1 in 25 drivers admits to falling asleep at the wheel [1]. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration attributes 72,000 motor vehicle crashes each year to drowsy drivers. Many of these crashes result in injuries and even deaths. So what…
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