Updated on Feb 16, 2023. Certain industries pose a higher risk of serious or fatal injuries. With more and more workers being seriously hurt on the job, the construction industry is frequently cited for violating federal safety standards. We wanted to discuss 5 common construction accident injuries.
Continue ReadingApproximately 4.7 million dog bite accidents occur each year, most involving children under the age of 14. In some cases, dog bite injuries are very serious and require emergency treatment or surgery. Dogs react to a person’s gestures and body language. If he isn’t used to you or your behavior, he may think that you’re a threat. It’s important for adults...
Continue ReadingEvery year thousands of people are the victims of someone else’s careless driving. Accidents happen – but it is what happens next that makes all the difference. If you are involved in an accident, there are 11 things to do after a car accident in Colorado, and ensure that you receive the maximum reimbursement for your loss.
Continue ReadingWe’re becoming increasingly reliant on computers for just about every aspect of our lives. In many ways, this represents an improvement in performance for many of the devices we use. However, cybersecurity risks also represent a serious danger to us, and when it involves a medical device, the consequences can be potentially fatal.
Continue ReadingJuly 4th weekend is almost here, and it’s a great opportunity to take a few days off from the daily grind of life and enjoy some quality time with family and friends. Many people will stay local and enjoy fireworks, BBQs and other July 4th celebrations in the Denver and Boulder area. But a long weekend also means that...
Continue ReadingMotorcycle enthusiasts say they enjoy a sense of freedom that can’t be experienced from inside an enclosed motor vehicle. Unfortunately, that freedom often comes with a heightened risk of injury or death. If you’re a motorcycle rider, we encourage you to always wear a helmet in the event that you’re involved in a motorcycle accident.
Continue ReadingMark Rosekind, the new head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, promised earlier this week to take more aggressive action on auto recalls that have been moving slowly. This action is part of the NHTSA’s ramped up efforts to improve safety for drivers across the country.
Continue ReadingThe attorney general of New Mexico has recently filed a lawsuit against Preferred Care Partners Management Group, one of the largest nursing home chains in the country, claiming the chain has been providing inadequate care to their residents. Preferred Care Partners Management Group runs nursing homes in at least 10 states, including Colorado.
Continue ReadingApril is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. At the Tenge Law Firm, we want to take this opportunity to remind you of the serious consequences associated with this dangerous action. It’s crucial that you do your part to limit distractions while you’re driving so that you can focus your full attention on the road.
Continue ReadingUpdated on May 23, 2019. In 2015, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Chris Borland announced that after a strong rookie season, he was retiring from the NFL. In his statement, he revealed that he chose to walk away from a potentially lucrative football career due to concerns about the brain injury risks associated with professional football.
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