Monthly Archives: February 2016
CA ignition interlock pilot program hopes to reduce DUI deaths
California is piloting an ignition interlock device program, requiring all convicted DUI offenders to have an IID installed in their vehicles. Despite countless national and state campaigns warning drivers to avoid drinking and driving, some people still choose to get behind the wheel while intoxicated. As a result, many people have lost their lives…. Read More »
The dangers of night-time driving in CA
Driving at night presents unique risks to drivers, which can increase the risk of car accidents and injuries. Motorists continue to the fill the streets of San Francisco even after the sun goes down. However, drivers are three times more likely of being involved in motor vehicle accidents at night than they are during… Read More »
Beware of San Francisco fog and other weather conditions this fall
The fog in the Bay Area may be especially dangerous in autumn. Other hazardous fall weather conditions include rain, wind and frost. The Bay Area is renowned for having some of the most beautiful and unique weather in the entire country. However, some types of weather may create driving hazards, especially when many drivers… Read More »
Distracted drivers fare worse with alcohol, even at legal levels
Distracted Drivers Can Be Worse than Drunk Drivers In an era when cellphones and smart devices infiltrate nearly every aspect of daily life, comparisons between distracted driving and drunk driving are frequent. Previous research suggests that the act of using a mobile phone behind the wheel increases the risk of traffic accidents by a… Read More »
Brain injuries: Unpredictable and long-lasting
Traumatic Brain Injuries: Unpredictable and Long-lasting Brain injuries affect each person differently and this can make them difficult to treat and to predict long-term outcomes for. A San Francisco man’s life hangs on a thread as he lies in a hospital with a severe brain injury and a fractured skull. NBC Bay Area news… Read More »
What is California’s Graduated Drivers’ License program?
California was one of the first states to enact a Graduated Drivers’ License program for teenage drivers. This is one way of reducing teen driver accidents. It is understandable that 16- and 17-year-old kids are not as mature as adults in California. This immaturity can naturally impact their driving and their ability to be… Read More »
Laundry packet poisoning affects thousands of kids nationwide
Numerous small children across the country are mistaking laundry detergent pods as candy and have been poisoned as a result. Many parents in San Francisco and across the country take drastic measures when it comes to child-proofing their homes. Parents install safety gates, block electrical outlets and keep heavy objects out of their kids’… Read More »
California man charged after fatal pedestrian accident
The California Highway Patrol has reported that a 23-year-old man was taken into custody on Feb. 16 following a motor vehicle accident that claimed the life of a pedestrian in Los Angeles County. Media reports indicate that the Hacienda Heights man is a facing felony DUI charge, and his bail has been set at… Read More »
Traumatic brain injury misconceptions abound
According to some reports, the treatment of traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is commonly hampered by misconceptions about how such injuries occur and present themselves to observers. These misunderstandings persist although the combined incidence rate of multiple sclerosis, breast cancer, AIDS and spinal-cord injuries is only one-eighth as frequent as that of TBI.
National Burn Awareness Week focuses on scald prevention
Many people in California suffer from serious scald burns while food is being cooked or hot liquids are being served. In 2013, there were nearly 70,000 hospital emergency room visits in the U.S. that were related to scald burn injuries. Children under the age of 4 suffered from almost 25 percent of these injuries.