Car crashes can lead to significant injuries. The sudden and forceful movements involved often lead to serious damage to the brain and spinal cord. The severity and location of these injuries determine their a on an individual's health and quality of life. Both...
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Potential signs of a collapsed lung
When someone is injured in an accident, they could suffer from a collapsed lung. This makes it difficult or even impossible to breathe. The air that was inside the lung fills the chest cavity instead, forcing the lung to stay closed, even when the person attempts to...
Warning signs that a dog bite is infected
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...
Delayed reactions can cause unavoidable rear-end accidents
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...
New “daylighting” law aims to make pedestrians and cyclists safer
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...
How certain tools put construction workers at risk of injury
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...
What can you do if faced with driver aggression?
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...
What is a left-hand turn car crash?
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 can cause hidden injuries
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...
Was a bicyclist responsible for your collision?
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...