Historically, the number of car accidents that occur in Colorado and across the country has risen and fallen in sync with the U.S. economy and unemployment rate. The reason for this is pretty simple. When people lose their jobs, they no longer have to drive to work....
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Month: September 2012
Colorado man charged for drunk driving accident
The DUI car accident reportedly took place when the 25-year-old driver drove his pickup truck off of the left side of Highway 113, causing the vehicle to roll over. Both he and his 29-year-old passenger, who is also his step-cousin, were ejected from the vehicle when...
Elderly man wanders away from Colorado nursing home
Last month, a Colorado assisted living facility made the news when it was learned that an 88-year-old resident had been allowed to wander away from the home without the knowledge of any of its staff. In fact, the elderly man managed to walk a shocking 8 miles away...
Do physician assistants raise the risk of medical malpractice?
According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, there is expected to be a shortage of nearly 100,000 doctors by the year 2020, attributable in large part to the aging population and to the 30 million new patients that are expected to seek medical care under...
Landmark study focuses on driving after marijuana use
About five years ago, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration conducted a first-of-its-kind study on the prevalence and effects of marijuana use among U.S. drivers. Much to their surprise, the agency found that more than 15 percent of the drivers surveyed,...
Tips for safe driving near Colorado school buses
According to a recent study from the United States Department of Transportation, school buses are by far the safest way to transport children to and from school. In fact, kids are safer riding the bus than they are when driven by a parent or other adult.However, as...
Car accident reignites debate on elderly driving restrictions
Last month, a 100-year-old man made news when he crashed into a group of 11 pedestrians, including nine children, who were standing on a sidewalk. Although all of the people who were injured are expected to survive, the car accident has raised questions about the...
Could incentive program prevent nursing home neglect?
In an effort to raise the quality of care in nursing homes across the country, officials in one U.S. state are testing a new approach. Instead of the current reactionary system of penalizing nursing homes that do not comply with minimal standards, the state is...