The Denver Broncos, in a statement released on Tuesday, July 9, recognized “a disturbing pattern of irresponsible behavior” when its recently hired director of personnel Tom Heckert was arrested on June 11 for charges of driving under the influence and careless driving. Heckert served as…
Common Causes of Crane Collapse Many construction projects require the use of cranes to lift and move heavy building materials. However, if a crane isn’t properly secured, it may collapse while in use, potentially crushing those around it, causing serious injuries such as traumatic brain…
Forty-five-year-old Grand Junction resident Michael Barnes was driving his 1999 Dodge Ram near the intersection of 13 and 0 and ½ roads in Loma, Colorado when he crashed into a 2007 Kenworth rear-dump trailer operated by fellow Grand Junction man, 44-year-old Dale Tweedy on Monday,…
Physical and Occupational Therapy for Spinal Cord Injuries Spinal cord injuries often cause people to develop significant losses in mobility, resulting in the need for physical therapy, which often helps a victim regain some of their mobility and strength. Physical and occupational therapy can allow…
People with pick-up trucks and SUVs have the option to attach trailer hitches to their vehicles to tow heavy cargo. As enormous amounts of pressure are put on trailer hitches, these connectors must be strong and reliable in order to safely tow cargo without fear…
According to BuzzFeed editor-in-chief Ben Smith, journalist Michael Hastings was killed in a car crash on Tuesday, June 18, in Los Angeles. Hastings was a writer for the news site BuzzFeed and a contributing editor for Rolling Stone. Smith’s statement revealed no other details about…
The Interstate 70 construction zone on the east end of Glenwood Canyon is set to be the subject of extreme scrutiny of the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) officials after yet another fatal motor vehicle accident occurred there on May 22, the second within the…
Spinal Cord Injuries and Syringomyelia When a person sustains a traumatic injury to their spinal cord or develops a serious condition, such as meningitis due to medical negligence, they may experience severe health problems as a result. In particular, some of these initial complications can…
The Beneficiary Myth for Social Security The Social Security Administration fairly strictly regulates who can receive Social Security disability benefits. While these benefits are available to many millions of people, they are not necessarily available to everyone, and this uncertainty has led to some people…
The Las Animas County jury favored plaintiff Rhett Ridolfi, who sued helmet maker Riddell and his coaches over brain injuries from a high school football practice in 2008, awarding him $11.5 million in damages on Saturday, April 13 The jury ordered Riddell to pay $3.1…