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...
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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...
No real progress made in reducing pedestrian deaths
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...
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...