Left turns are always more dangerous than right turns. Any time a vehicle turns left, it crosses through oncoming traffic. But there is an especially high level of risk for motorcyclists. This danger doesn't just come when the motorcyclist turns left themselves. One...
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Didn’t hit your head? You could still have a traumatic brain injury
Did you know that you could suffer from a traumatic brain injury even if you never hit your head? When you’re involved in a crash, it’s possible for your brain to be injured by hitting the inside of the skull or spinning in the skull even though your head may not have...
Is a concussion really a serious traumatic brain injury?
One of the most common injuries that car accident victims suffer is a concussion. Often overlooked, accident victims tend to write it off as a headache or muscle strain and ignore it until the pain becomes unbearable. Concussions happen when the head is dealt a...
What is my accident compensation worth?
When someone falls victim to a car accident, they often need compensation to cover the costs of the accident. The cost of medical expenses alone can be several thousand dollars or more, but how can you be sure you are getting the compensation you deserve? There are...
3 ways that car crashes can cause traumatic brain injuries
With the exception of spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries are arguably the worst common injury that people suffer in car crashes. Damage to the brain can cause symptoms ranging from vertigo and memory loss to sensory issues and changes in someone's...
The motorcycle traffic rule that every driver should know
In large part, California motorcyclists have to follow the same traffic rules as everyone else. They have to obey traffic lights and posted signs. They need to follow the speed limit and signal when they intend to slow down or turn. However, motorcycles are inherently...
Can the use of eyewitnesses help your auto accident claim?
It is safe to assume that most people who cause an auto accident will not admit their fault. When at-fault drivers acquire legal representation, the odds of them admitting they caused a crash drops even more. In many situations, one or more eyewitnesses can improve...
3 ways serious burn injuries affect the rest of your life
Suffering a burn injury, especially extensive second-degree burns or third-degree burns, will change the course of your life. It can take months to recover after suffering the burns initially, and you may require hospitalization and skin graft procedures. Even after...
Can people ever recover from a spinal cord injury?
The violence of a car crash can cause injury to your spine. The force of a collision could damage the spine, and shrapnel from the collision could cause penetrating injuries that cut the spinal cord. Someone who hurts their spinal cord will typically require...
Common injuries cause from shattered glass in crashes
Shattered glass is a common sight at a motor vehicle crash. With rollovers, collisions along with crashes into buildings, one may observe shards and bits of glass scattered for several feet along the roadway. Some may overlook the fact that broken glass-related...