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Californian statistics: Crashes and fatalities for 2015
December 4, 2017 | Our Blog,truck accidents
California has a population of over 3.9 million people, as of 2015. Out of that population, there were over 335.5 million miles traveled that same year, the most of any state in the country. It may not be a surprise that there were more fatal crashes in California that year than in any other state…. read more
Slip-and-fall accident facts property owners should know
December 2, 2017 | Our Blog,Premises Liability
Slip-and-fall accidents can kill, especially when property owners in California fail to keep their properties safe and free of dangers. If you’re a property owner, and you’re not already aware of how dangerous these events are, then it’s time for you to learn the facts. Knowing the following facts should encourage all property owners to… read more
Keeping bicyclists safe takes work on everyone’s part
December 1, 2017 | Bike Accidents,Our Blog,personal injury
Bicycling is a great way to get fit and stay that way. Being able to see the sights around the area and enjoying time on the bike paths and roadways is a big pull for some people who are ready to get active, even in the winter. Although biking is a great way to enjoy… read more
Amnesia: A struggle to remember
November 29, 2017 | Brain Injuries,Our Blog
Amnesia is, at its core, the inability to memorize or recall information. Some people struggle with amnesia that is basically short-term memory loss, whereas others suffer from amnesia where they forget many years of their lives. Even though amnesia is talked about in the media and in movies, it’s not very common. Amnesia typically refers… read more
Avoiding slip-and-fall accidents in the winter months
November 27, 2017 | brain injury,Our Blog,Premises Liability
You enjoy heading out to your favorite stores, and you enjoy going to the beach and downtown. No matter where you go, there’s always a risk of getting into an accident. Whether you’re in the frozen food section of your favorite grocery store, in a vehicle or walking, there are hazards everywhere. One such hazard… read more
What’s the medical definition of a brain injury?
November 24, 2017 | Brain Injuries,Our Blog
Brain injuries are common following car accidents, which involve strong centripetal forces. When a vehicle gets into a collision, any bodies inside the vehicle will continue to move forward at the same rate of speed until something inside the car stops them. That could be a seat belt, the roof of the car or the… read more
Does aging have an impact on brain injuries?
November 22, 2017 | Brain Injuries,Our Blog
One difficulty of brain injuries, particularly among youth, is that as individuals grow and age, they impact victims in unknown ways. Initially, when a child has a brain injury, it may not significantly impact his or her day-to-day life due to his or her parents being present to care for him or her. Later in… read more
Odds of death in a car accident
November 17, 2017 | Motor Vehicle Accidents,Our Blog
The thing about odds is that they’re not a perfect science in that they realistically don’t apply to everyone the same way. For instance, by looking at the statistics, you can figure out your odds of passing away in a car accident in the United States. However, are your odds really the same if you’re… read more
Commercial drivers are held to higher DUI regulations
November 17, 2017 | Our Blog,truck accidents
Commercial drivers are held to higher standards than those who drive other vehicles. Why? Their vehicles are large and dangerous. When a semitruck or commercial vehicle gets into a crash, the stakes are higher for everyone involved. Larger vehicles tend to cause more serious accidents, and that means that even a low-speed collision could result… read more
Danger lurks on hometown roads on Thanksgiving Eve
November 15, 2017 | Drunk Driving Accidents,Motor Vehicle Accidents,Our Blog
When most people think of the biggest drinking night of the year, New Year’s Eve, the 4th of July or even St. Patrick’s Day may come to mind. Although there is no hard evidence to support the widely-held belief, bartenders all over America agree that “Black(out) Wednesday” is actually their biggest alcohol sales night. Never… read more