A car accident can leave you with a variety of injuries. While most accident-related injuries tend to be easily noticeable, others might take days or even weeks to notice. An example of this is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Depending on the severity, traumatic brain...
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Post-traumatic stress disorder after a car crash
Victims of car wrecks can suffer from many effects after the event. One of these is that they may end up with post-traumatic stress disorder. This is often due to the sudden and violent nature of the incident. This condition affects an individual's emotional and...
The reason cyclists cannot eliminate their crash risk
Almost everyone out on public roads has an interest in avoiding a crash. Those in motor vehicles do not want the expense, delay or potential for injury triggered by a crash. The same is true of most cycling enthusiasts. Those who ride bikes for transportation or as a...
The grave danger of bicycle accidents
Californians love to ride bicycles. It’s a good way to get some exercise in the great outdoors, and for some, bicycling is their primary mode of transportation. But despite these perks, bike riders face many hazards on the roads. Below is some important information...
Should older adults be driving?
Driving is one of those activities that can grow more challenging with age. You are familiar with the roads, and you've navigated them for years. Yet, you notice an increase in slipups while behind the wheel. Although the freedom of driving is difficult to give up,...
3 reasons fatal car accidents are on the rise
Over the past few years, experts have been concerned to see that fatal car accidents are increasing in frequency. Although accident trends always move up and down to some degree, there has been an overall decline since the 1970s. As such, recently seeing accident...
Rushing drivers pose serious risks to cyclists
Every time you drive, you probably see people breaking the speed limit. Sometimes, it feels like every single driver is in a massive hurry, rushing to get to their destination as fast as possible. There are numerous reasons why this happens. Many people just leave the...
Does lane splitting make a motorcycle rider at fault for a crash?
Motorcycle riders have more reason than others in traffic to make safety a top priority. Their vehicles may be powerful and fast, but they don't offer much protection in the event of a crash. Motorcycle riders are often more proactive about complying with traffic laws...
Cyclists and drivers need to co-exist in lanes with sharrows
If you’re an avid bicyclist, you likely know about shared vehicle/bike lanes (also known as sharrows.) The lane marking typically consists of two arrowheads (chevrons) above a bicyclist. They identify lanes that both vehicles and cyclists can use. The California...
Besides the driver, who is liable for your truck crash injuries?
All too often, truck accidents are devastating for victims, who may suffer severe or catastrophic injuries. Who is responsible for the damage, losses and injuries caused by a truck crash? Like most, you may immediately assume the truck operator holds sole liability...