A bite from a dog is a traumatic experience for anybody – but the initial wounds may just be the start of your problems. No matter what the size of the bite, the risk of an infection in the days following an attack is very real. Dogs’ mouths can contain all kinds of...
Reaction times are incredibly important on the road. They play a large role in whether or not an accident takes place. This is why delays in reaction time can have catastrophic ramifications. For example, keep in mind that passenger cars and semi-trucks have very...
There’s no question that pedestrians and bicyclists are extremely vulnerable on or near California streets – even in marked crosswalks. According to the Federal Highway Administration, half of traffic-related injuries occur near intersections. Now there’s a new law...
Many of the tools commonly used at construction sites help reduce the manual labor involved in a project. Nail guns decrease repetitive stress on someone's arms and shoulders, while drills could help prevent the development of carpal tunnel syndrome from using...
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines aggressive driving as "an individual committing a combination of moving traffic offenses that endangers other persons or property." When a driver's aggressive behavior becomes excessive and places...
Left-hand turn car crashes are a notorious and often perplexing phenomenon. These incidents can lead to significant property damage, injuries and even fatalities. As a result, understanding the causes, consequences and preventive measures associated with left-hand...
Seatbelts are one of the most basic – and most important – safety features in modern vehicles. They’re very effective at reducing the severity of injuries in a collision. Unfortunately, seatbelts can also cause injuries in a wreck, and those injuries aren’t always...
Here in Southern California, motorists are used to driving alongside bicyclists. If travelers are fortunate, they’re located in an area with dedicated bike lanes, which can help everyone maintain some space. Alternatively, some streets are marked with sharrows. A...
Sharing personal experiences on social media has become second nature for many people. From celebratory moments to challenging times, it has become commonplace to document almost every aspect of one’s life. However, if you've recently been involved in a car accident,...
All it takes is one person making a bad choice or a vehicle component failing unexpectedly for a major collision to occur. All too often, crashes happen whenever something goes wrong with little rhyme or reason. However, researchers looking at data from motor vehicle...