More pedestrians are being struck and killed in California and across the U.S., and traffic safety experts believe distraction is a top cause. Because of cellphones, there are more distracted drivers and pedestrians than ever before. However, experts place most of the...
Year: 2018
Traumatic brain injuries can devastate patients
Brain injuries can stem from a host of causes. Accidents, falls, car crashes and explosions can all cause head trauma. While there is a chance that an injury to the head won't result in a damage to the brain, it is also possible that it can result in a traumatic brain...
8 important steps to take after a car accident
A car accident has the potential to alter your life in a number of ways and the things that you do and say after an accident can affect your ability to recover compensation for your injuries and losses. In the immediate wake of a traffic accident, it's important to...
Semi truck crashes stem from a host of factors
Crashes and collisions involving semi trucks often result in those involved suffering serious and even fatal injuries. If you or a loved one was injured or killed in a traffic accident involving a large commercial truck, you may choose to take legal action. To prove...
Every blow to the head creates long-term risks
It doesn't matter if you hit your head when you fell on a patch of ice in a parking lot or got knocked nearly unconscious when you were tackled during a football game. Either way, your risk of ending up with dementia just doubled. Doctors have known for a while that...
YouTube personality livestreams his own accident while driving
A video blogger got more than he bargained for when he was filming himself driving along a desert road. In the process, he may have delivered a somewhat memorable example of what can happen when you engage in distracted driving. The actor behind the popular...
Injury on another property – premises law
If you were recently injured somewhere away from home, it’s entirely possible that it was because of some hazard on that property. It could be that you fell from either slipping or tripping. It can also be from a fight at a bar or restaurant. There are many ways that...
Accidents with FedEx trucks
Have you been in an accident with a FedEx truck? There are a lot of common reasons behind delivery truck accidents -- but there are a few things in particular about FedEx trucks that you need to keep in mind after an accident. The driver may not work for FedEx In...
What communication disorders can you expect with brain injuries?
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can lead to all kinds of problems, including difficulty communicating. Communication issues can involve different parts of the brain, because communication has physical, cognitive and emotional processes. Communication difficulties can...
Can you sue your spouse for invasion of privacy?
Most people are carrying a miniature computer right in their pockets — their smartphone. A lot of people use their phones for far more than simple phone calls. They look up directions, have written conversations, access their bank accounts, save notes and use it as a...