Dogs are more than just pets – they’re loyal companions, protectors, and cherished members of the family for millions of Americans. Interacting with dogs can bring immeasurable joy, but it’s important to remember that not all dogs are the same. By exercising caution – whether you’re meeting a new dog, managing your own pet, or…
Read MoreElderly citizens in our country should always be given the utmost respect. After all, it was on their backbones that this great nation was built. They have stories to tell — experiences that many of us will, thankfully, never be forced to live through. Although it may seem a bit cliché to refer to them…
Read MoreA car accident can turn your world upside down in an instant, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. From the shock of the collision to the maze of insurance claims and potential legal complications, it’s easy to feel lost in the aftermath. However, taking the right steps immediately after an…
Read MorePolice released surveillance video Wednesday afternoon of a hit-and-run on Colfax Avenue. A woman was crossing Colfax Avenue near Elizabeth Street when a driver hit her and fled the scene just after 7 a.m. Wednesday. The video shows a gray 4-door sedan barrel through the intersection and strike the student as she crossed the street…
Read MoreIn 2009, 16 percent of all traffic fatalities in the U.S. were among people age 65 and older, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The elderly are more susceptible to injury and death as pedestrians because many of them tend to have more limited eyesight, hearing and mobility. Many seniors on foot also…
Read MoreThe man who died after being struck by a light rail train early Wednesday morning has been identified as Delrod Spearman, 29, of Denver. The accident happened near the West 10th Avenue and Osage Street light rail station at approximately 5:20 a.m., according to a press release from the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner.…
Read MoreMales are much more likely to suffer a brain injury, than women are. However, certain sections of men, like low-income males may be much more likely to suffer a brain injury than other men. New research suggests to that young men who have low incomes, and who have poor mental skills are at a much…
Read MoreA new enjoyment while being a teenage is getting a license and driving for the first time, and having the freedom to go where they would like. Unfortunately for some teens, they take advantage of this privilege, resulting in tragic consequences. State and national statistics prove that this is true: Nationally and in Colorado, motor vehicle accidents are the…
Read MoreTeenage drinking and driving causes thousands of preventable deaths every year and seriously injures thousands more people. Parents can help prevent these accidents by learning about teenage drinking and driving and taking steps to discourage their teens from driving drunk or riding with a drunk driver. Teen drunk driving is a serious problem for the…
Read MoreDrugs and Driving Most people have heard the term, “Don’t Drink and Drive” and “Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk.” But not as many people realize that there are many dangers associated with getting behind the wheel of a car (or bus, train, or plane) while high on marijuana or any drug for that matter.…
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