Brain injuries are known to cause mental and personality changes in victims, some of which may be permanent or difficult to treat. Now, new research is starting to clarify the differences between different types of damage suffered after physical injury. The amygdala,...
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The scary convenience of distracted driving
No texting while driving. It seems simple, right? It’s no secret that texting and driving is an alarming issue and has become a leading cause of car accidents. Most states, including California, have specific laws banning you from texting while operating a vehicle....
2 killed, 2 injured in California highway collision
Interstate highways in California carry an immense volume of traffic. Drivers normally work together to maintain safety for every vehicle and their occupants, but accidents can occur, especially if drivers attempt a dangerous maneuver without a full understanding of...
Brain injuries by the numbers
A brain injury is one of the most complex types of injury, pain and disorientation for people. No two brain injuries are precisely alike, just as the circumstances around them are different. The brain is not even fully understood by medical science. However, we...
Who is responsible when a dog bites?
Every dog his its day, and there are more dogs out in summer along with their owners, walkers and trainers. It may feel like the streets of Los Angeles have completely gone to the dogs. And a bite victim may feel sick as a dog if he doesn't know who is liable if a dog...
Why it’s so hard to treat and understand brain injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are notoriously hard to understand and difficult to treat. Part of the reason is that experts note that no two TBIs are exactly the same. Every patient sees variations in the extent of the injury, the location, the symptoms and many...
Woman killed and infant injured by car that went out of control
A woman at an Anaheim apartment complex was trying to leave, backing out of the complex, when she somehow lost control of the car. She stepped on the gas, speeding up and slamming into the community gate. Tragically, a 44-year-old woman was outside, pushing her infant...
More dog bites likely in summer
Lazy days spent at the lake, cool nights spent camping and lots of picnics and barbecues are wonderful experiences to enjoy during the summer. Then there's the heat, packed attractions and bugs -- experiences that aren't so wonderful during the summer. For some...
Things to know about California dog bite injuries
Trusted Representation For Serious And Catastrophic Injuries Dog attacks don't happen to everyone. Yet they are not uncommon. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that nearly 4.5 million people suffer dog bites in the U.S. every year. More than...
Who needs a personal injury lawyer?
Trusted Representation For Serious And Catastrophic Injuries Who needs a special injury lawyer? Not everyone. If you suffered only damage to your car in a crash, your insurance company will probably do right by you. This is because they know what a dented door or...


