Category Archives: Motor Vehicle Accidents
How scarring can have long-term consequences
If you’ve been in a road traffic collision or any other type of accident that has resulted in open wounds, then you may suffer from scarring. There are various degrees of scarring, with some healing to the point that they are virtually unnoticeable. Unfortunately, some scars are of a more permanent nature. It’s important… Read More »
Getting compensation after suffering vision loss
It’s devastating to get into an auto accident that injures your vision. You may have dealt with significant pain and impairment already, and there could be a chance that your new disability will continue long into the future, if not permanently. Losing your vision is extremely difficult, but you should know that there are… Read More »
Car accidents can cause more than back and head injuries
Car accidents can create several health risks for people. People will likely experience some kind of back and head injury from a crash: concussion, dizziness, skull fracture, lumbar spine sprains and nerve damage. While spine and head trauma can occur in a car accident, there may be other injuries that people don’t immediately talk… Read More »
Traveling by car for your vacation? Watch for 2 hidden dangers
Around this season, many people are setting out on much-needed vacations that are often months in the planning. Many people try to cut down on travel costs by driving their cars across the country. While you may be able to see the world’s biggest ball of twine and visit national monuments on the way,… Read More »
July is perilous for drivers
The Independence Day holiday is an exciting highlight of every summer. However, along with the flag-waving fun, some things to watch out for when you are behind the wheel. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) finds July Fourth riskier for motorists than any of the other 364 days of the year. The whole… Read More »
Safety tips for spring motorcycle rides
The spring months are ideal times for motorcyclists to get out and enjoy the beautiful scenery around California. While most motorcyclists are safe riders, there are times when other drivers put them at risk. It’s imperative that motorcyclists and drivers all brush up on the safety tips that can help everyone get to their… Read More »
Car crashes and cauda equina syndrome: What to know
You were driving along when another driver suddenly rear-ended you. The jolt was strong, but your airbag deployed properly and dropped you right back into your seat. In fact, you dropped back into your seat very hard – and the pain in your back was severe. Unfortunately, the situation could get a lot worse… Read More »
Drivers must remain focused on the road
Anyone who has a driver’s license should know that they must remain focused on driving. They can’t let distractions prevent them from driving safely. Many campaigns have focused on cellphone usage as a distraction for drivers. While that’s one of the common distractions, there are many others to consider. What are some common distractions… Read More »
American underride guards are less safe than the Canadian counterparts
We have more in common with our neighbors to the North than we realize. But one area in which Canadians have far eclipsed Americans in highway safety is by implementing far more stringent standards for semitrucks’ trailer underride guards. These guards mandated by government regulations did not come without a fight. Safety advocates finally… Read More »
Is there a safe time to practice driving?
Driving safely requires experience. The best way for teenage drivers to get that experience is in the company of an experienced adult such as their parents. If your child is at this stage, think carefully about the best time to head out onto the roads and give them that experience. The same applies once… Read More »