There are numerous reasons why many people love living in or visiting Wyoming. Driving on state roadways is probably not one of them, however. This state ranks high on lists for most dangerous highways in the United States. If you’re traveling on one of the roads mentioned in this post, be aware that the risk [...]
You’re driving along a Wyoming highway when another vehicle veers over the yellow line and hits you head-on. You have no idea what caused the driver to breach the traffic line. All you know is that you’re bleeding and in a lot of pain. Flash forward few days, after you have received medical treatment at [...]
Summer is here, Wyoming schools are out, and lots of people are taking time off work to vacation with their families and friends. From backyard cookouts to week-long beach trips, it’s a special time of year that’s perfect for making memories. Sadly, for those who suffer injuries in a collision, this might be a summer [...]
TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) is a term frequently found in the medical records of car accident victims, but its meaning is often misunderstood. Confusion stems from the broad definition of the term, which encompasses many degrees of severity, to the nature of brain injuries themselves. TBIs can make a variety of mental processes more difficult, [...]
Med Pay, or Medical Payment coverage, is a type of insurance that is designed to provide fast payment of medical bills in the event of an accident. It is a hybrid kind of coverage, part auto and part medical, that is sold by auto insurers. In Colorado, auto insurers are required to offer at least [...]
When you suffer injuries due to a car accident, slip and fall, or other event, you need medical care. But when you seek treatment you may be presented with an unfamiliar document to sign: a binding arbitration agreement. By signing, you commit to use binding arbitration to settle any legal claims you may want to [...]
Heading to the mountains for the holidays? There is a new traction law that may affect you. Here’s what you need to know to avoid a ticket. New Rules All drivers traveling the I-70 stretch between Morrison and Dotsero from September 1 through May 31 must now be ready for the possibility of snow, whether [...]
Between decorating, shopping, school performances and parties, things can get pretty crazy in December. Here are some tips to help you avoid the most common holiday injuries. 1: Decorate safely. The most common holiday injuries involve falls from roofs and ladders. Make sure someone is available to help you if you fall. Keep children on [...]
Vision Zero. It’s a cool name for a radical goal: to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries for all drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians to zero. The concept began in Sweden in the 1990s, has proven successful across Europe, and was adopted by Denver Mayor Michael Hancock in 2016. Vision Zero goes beyond the traditional, piecemeal [...]
Maybe it’s the elderly gentleman going 50 on the highway. Maybe it’s the sweet old lady who slows…way…down…to…turn. Maybe your mother has trouble distinguishing red lights from brake lights at night, or maybe you do. The point is, driving requires certain physical abilities that tend to diminish with age. Most of us will eventually ask [...]