Nobody is exactly sure why there has been an increasing number of pedestrians being killed in accidents with cars over the last few decades. There are a lot of theories. Some people think that it has a lot to do with the increasing American consciousness toward both...
Year: 2018
New study says texting while driving laws not effective
Statistics can tell a story, but seeing is believing. Anytime you drive down the street, whether you’re going to work or to buy a loaf of bread, you’re likely to see at least one driver looking down at their smartphone instead of looking ahead at the road. There are...
Can you get seriously injured doing yoga?
Yoga is often touted as a "feel good" type of exercise that virtually anybody at any level of fitness can do. It's low-impact, so it isn't likely to stress your knees. It isn't aerobic, so it doesn't require people to have a strong heart or lungs. It doesn't take any...
Common causes of California truck accidents
Almost everywhere you look there are trucks on the roads. You won't have to drive too far to pass a truck, have one start following you or have one pull in front of you down the road. Because of the sheer volume of vehicles on the roads, trucking accidents are all too...
Cryotherapy injuries: Can you sue?
Cryotherapy is the newest health craze. Companies offering the service have sprouted up all over in the last couple years -- so if you haven't heard about it yet, you will soon. Cryotherapy involves stepping into a chamber that blasts your body with nitrogen gas. The...
Blood test can now detect brain injury
Doctors have traditionally had to rely on a combination of imaging tests, like x-rays and magnetic resonance, experience and guesswork to identify brain injuries. It simply isn't always obvious whether or not someone has one. However, the Food and Drug Administration...
Top signs of tire trouble (and what to do after a wreck)
You probably want to do everything you can to stay out of an accident on the road. Recognizing the signs of damaged or defective tires is one way to do that. Good observation skills can prevent a tire failure while you're on the road and keep you out of a serious car...
How long do you have to press charges after an injury?
When you are hurt in a car accident or other dangerous situation, your first concern is probably the healing process. Whether your injuries are minor or you had a near brush with death, you should take the time you need to recover as fully as possible. Your second...
Slip-and-falls present serious dangers
What's a little slip-and-fall, right? People have been slipping on banana peels for laughs ever since the first on-stage pratfall got a chuckle out of the audience. Unfortunately, the idea of a trip, slip and subsequent fall as something comedic is so deeply ingrained...
Discover The Dangers Of Drowsy Driving And What You Can Do About It
Did you know that drowsy driving, a driver who falls asleep at the wheel, can be just as dangerous and devastating as drunk driving when it comes to damage, injury, and death? Drowsy driving causes at least 100,000 crashes per year, according to the U. S. National...