The Rise Of Pedestrian Deaths In Certain U.S. Geographies
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The Rise Of Pedestrian Deaths In Certain U.S. Geographies

Road users include people walking, bicyclists, and people driving vehicles. Although the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) encourages road users to share the roads safely, the number of pedestrian deaths United States records continues to rise. Pedestrians that survive accidents may suffer catastrophic injuries such as traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and spinal cord injuries…

Amazon Warehouse in Aurora, CO, Under Investigation for OSHA Violations
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Amazon Warehouse in Aurora, CO, Under Investigation for OSHA Violations

Whether you work for a huge company like Amazon or a local grocery store chain, employers are responsible for providing safe working conditions, including keeping the facility maintained and providing employees with personal protection equipment (PPE) when appropriate. When they fail to do so, it increases the risks of workplace injuries, worker’s compensation claims, and…

What The Colorado Job Application Fairness Act (Senate Bill 58) Means For You

What The Colorado Job Application Fairness Act (Senate Bill 58) Means For You

The Job Application Fairness Act “prohibits employers from inquiring about a prospective employee’s age, date of birth, and dates of attendance at or date of graduation from an educational institution on an employment application.” Age discrimination has become a prominent issue in the workplace and within the hiring process, with 53% of adults reporting that…

Why Did Colorado Work-Related Fatalities Increase in 2021?
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Why Did Colorado Work-Related Fatalities Increase in 2021?

While unfortunate, wrongful deaths throughout Colorado have increased throughout 2021 according to recent data collected by state officials and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While workplaces have a duty of care to ensure the safety of their employees and workers, injuries and fatalities can still occur. Workplace wrongful deaths can result from both negligent and…

Denver: 100-Car Crash After First Snowfall in Denver

Denver: 100-Car Crash After First Snowfall in Denver

The early November 100-vehicle car crash on one of Denver’s most populated highways southwest of Downtown was a scene like no other. On the morning of Friday, November 4th, just before 6:30 a.m., slick conditions from the overnight snowfall created the perfect storm for drivers.  As commuters were starting their day, icy and slick patches…

Understanding the Colorado Candor Act

Understanding the Colorado Candor Act

In 2021, there were more than 860 million doctor’s appointments in the United States. Patients also received medical care in hospital emergency rooms, with ERs in the U.S. handling 130 million visits in 2018. Although many patients have favorable outcomes, some experience adverse health care incidents when they receive medical care. An adverse health care…

Fort Collins and Colorado’s DOT Moving Towards Zero Deaths Initiative

Fort Collins and Colorado’s DOT Moving Towards Zero Deaths Initiative

Fort Collins was the first city in the state to join Colorado’s DOT Moving Towards Zero Deaths Initiative in 2016. Fort Collins joined this program to help promote better roadway safety within the city and reduce traffic fatalities, serious injuries, and crashes.  What is the Zero Deaths Initiative in Fort Collins, CO?  Fort Collins Zero Deaths Initiative is a…

What To Do if Your Medical Bill Exceeds the Insurance Limit?

What To Do if Your Medical Bill Exceeds the Insurance Limit?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the United States alone, in 2020, 41,000 people died from an auto accident, and 2.1 million people visited the emergency room for injuries sustained during an auto accident. These numbers mean that $430 billion was spent on car accidents alone that year, according to…