California has the third-highest number of fatal accidents involving senior drivers in the U.S., according to a new study by TheSeniorList.com. The purpose of the study, which used data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, was to determine which...
Month: July 2019
Long-term complications of traumatic brain injuries
Traumatic brain injuries are unfortunately common. The leading causes of TBI include auto collisions, falls and being struck by objects. While some TBI cases resolve within weeks or months, others have long-lasting effects. Victims with moderate to severe TBI may...
Study highlights lack of female safety data
A study published in Traffic Injury Prevention found that women are more likely to get hurt in a car crash. This is true even when they are wearing seat belts. Ultimately, the data indicates that women are 73% more likely than men to be hurt in a front-end collision....
Speed limiters may soon be required in all new trucks
A bipartisan Senate bill may soon affect thousands of truck drivers in California and across the country. The bill, Cullum Owings Large Truck Safe Operating Speed Act of 2019, was developed by a Democratic and Republican senator. It would require that all newly...
Could your headaches after a car crash signal a head injury?
With so much traffic in Southern California, vehicle crashes are common, especially rear-end collisions. Many people walk away from this kind of crash and go about their business—but is this wise? Vehicle accidents account for most traumatic brain injuries, and...
July Fourth sees more DUI crash deaths than any other US holiday
Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals that the worst U.S. holiday for drunk driving fatalities is Independence Day. This is followed by Memorial Day, Labor Day, New Year's, Thanksgiving and Christmas, respectively. The Fourth of July saw...