President Lyndon Johnson decried what he called the highway disease when he announced the establishment of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration more than 50 years ago. As President Johnson saw it, upwards of 50,000 Americans dying on U.S. roadways was...
Year: 2020
Do advanced safety features really make cars safer?
Today’s automobiles are, in theory, safer than ever before. Safety is a major concern for people buying cars, and automotive safety testing is becoming increasingly accurate. Auto manufacturers are including record numbers of safety features on new vehicles. Many of...
The 4 biggest slip-and-fall risks at the grocery store
Slip-and-fall injuries are a leading cause of emergency room visits across the country. In fact, in a recent year, nearly 10 million Americans sought emergency medical care after slipping, tripping or falling. While most slip-and-fall injuries occur at home, many...
Car crashes occur in 45% of California’s work zones
California’s roadways are prone to frequent, heavy congestion. When road construction occurs, it often makes things even worse. Work zones are often more than a bother, though – statistics show that they are also common sites for car crashes. According to...
How long do you have to file a personal injury claim?
When you suffer an injury in California and it happened because of someone else’s negligence, you may want to pursue a claim against the person or entity responsible. You may feel particularly inclined to do so if your injury resulted in hefty medical bills or...
Falls the leading cause of traumatic brain injury
Brain injuries have the capacity to impact most aspects of your life, from your ability to earn a living to your ability to communicate with those you love. In most cases, traumatic brain injuries result from a serious or violent blow to your head or body, and the...
What if I have delayed injury symptoms after an accident?
Your accident happened in a flash. You were slowing down to avoid hitting a car in front of you on the freeway. Then just seconds later . . . CRUNCH. Your body jolted forward, your airbags deployed, and you hoped you’d be OK. Thankfully, the car behind you had been...
Watch for these 4 signs of seat belt syndrome after a car crash
If you want to boost your odds of surviving a serious car accident, you should always wear a seat belt when you drive or ride in any type of motor vehicle. After all, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that seat belt usage cuts the number of serious...
Watch for signs of Capnocytophaga infection after a dog bite
Dog attacks are often scary events. Fortunately, most of the nearly 4.7 million dog bites every year are minor. If you develop an infection at or near the bite site, though, your seemingly minor dog bite may turn into a life-threatening medical emergency. It can be...
Get the facts about traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can result in significant and diverse forms of disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, TBI most commonly occurs because of a fall or motor vehicle accident. Learn more the prevalence and impact of TBI...