Spinal cord injuries, or SCI, often occur because of a fall or as the result of a vehicle crash. You can add car-bicycle accidents into the mix, especially if the motorist strikes the rider from behind. What happens with SCI and what kind of recovery can a cyclist...
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Making bike lanes safer
The presence of a bike lane may make you feel safer as a cyclist, but the actual statistics paint a more sobering picture. While bike lanes encourage people to ride, they may not protect the cyclist as much as they should depending on what the bike lane actually...
What are the signs of a severe head injury?
While motorcycle helmets do offer a great deal of protection, you still run the risk of a serious head injury should you encounter a negligent driver on your bike. These injuries range from concussions, which are usually minor, to major damage that has long-term...
Can you trust crash test ratings?
Crash test ratings are just one way that auto safety experts inform you about the safety of the vehicle you own or want to own. However, they offer a fairly decent picture and carry a lot of weight. According to U.S. News and World Report, there are two organizations...
Can your crash impact your personality?
After getting into a serious motorcycle crash, you likely suffered from injury. Head, neck and back injuries are among the most common. If you suffer from a head injury, you likely also suffered from a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Unfortunately, TBIs can hugely...
Are inexperienced truck drivers becoming a problem?
Navigating a large truck on the road takes greater skill than driving an ordinary car. For that reason, you want the big truck that pulls up next to you to have a steady and knowledgeable hand on the wheel. However, some trucking companies do not always hire...
Distracted driving can lead to serious car accidents
While most motorists are aware that driving a car requires complete concentration, it is easy for some to become distracted while driving. Whether it is programming a GPS system to find a location or snapping a selfie to post to social media, distractions take the...
Wrongful death claims for bicycle accidents
California is home to many bicyclists. Unfortunately, the state recently reached a 25-year high for bicycle fatalities, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data released in January 2020. While not every cycling fatality gives rise to a wrongful...
What should you say to your insurance agent after a car accident?
Despite being a careful driver, you found yourself involved in an accident with another California motorist. You suffered minor injuries and think you may require medical attention. How should you communicate with your insurance agent to better your chances of...
Pedestrians account for 25% of state’s auto deaths
California residents should be able to walk through parking lots, in crosswalks, on jogging paths and more without fearing for their lives. Unfortunately, that level of security does not exist today. In the 10 years from 2009 through 2018, pedestrian deaths increased...