Category Archives: Car Accidents
How Do Trucking Companies Ensure They are Hiring Safe Drivers in California?
While semi-trucks are obviously dangerous vehicles due to their size, weight, and lack of maneuverability, the real issue is the human element. If the truck driver is an unsafe, irresponsible individual, there is a high likelihood of a crash. As long as the semi-truck has been properly maintained, there is no reason these vehicles… Read More »
Do I Need Surgery for My Head Injury?
Sometimes, surgery is required to treat head injuries. Contrary to popular belief, this treatment option is not just reserved for head injuries involving high levels of trauma. Even a slight knock to the head could cause a brain bleed, and the only way to address this issue might be surgical intervention. How do you… Read More »
Dangerous Cargo Spills: Is California Safe?
The eyes of the nation are on East Palestine in Ohio, the site of one of the largest chemical spills in living memory. A fire broke out after a train derailment in the area, causing toxic fumes to cover the area. Chemicals also permeated the soil and water, sparking serious concerns for local people…. Read More »
Stanford Leads New Developments in Brain Injury Treatment
Stanford has a solid track record of developing excellent medical innovations. In 1960, the university oversaw the first successful kidney transplant in California. A few years later, they developed the first sleep apnea monitor for newborn infants. By the end of the decade, they had carried out the first adult human heart transplant in… Read More »
How Likely are Semi-Trucks to Explode in California?
Most people are not aware that semi-trucks are like ticking time bombs. Even if they are not carrying explosive cargo, they feature gas tanks that are much larger than that of a typical passenger vehicle. A slight spark after a collision can lead to a serious explosion, blanketing a wide radius in flames. This… Read More »
Suing for a Head Injury Caused by an Airbag in California
Airbags are designed to save lives – but sometimes they cause an incredible amount of damage to victims in the process. Your airbag may have saved your life – but it might have also left you with a serious, life-altering head injury. You should not have to choose between surviving a car crash and… Read More »
Can a Car Accident Cause You to Lose Your Memory?
Car accidents can lead to many consequences – both physical and mental. The psychological trauma of these incidents can stay with victims for the rest of their lives, causing crippling disorders like depression and PTSD. But what happens if the victim cannot remember the event itself? What happens when victims suffer memory loss due… Read More »
Cyclists are Suffering Head Injuries in Intentional “Dooring” Attacks
It is no secret that cyclists and motorists do not always see eye to eye. These two groups are forced to share the road despite the fact that they use completely different vehicles. Cyclists are obviously much slower, but they are also capable of weaving between tighter gaps and accessing areas cars cannot. On… Read More »
How Dangerous are Semi-Truck Rollovers?
It is not difficult to see why an overturning semi-truck might be dangerous. These heavy vehicles can cause serious damage when they roll over, and anyone caught in the immediate vicinity faces serious injury, property damage, and death. But how dangerous are these crashes? What kind of unique hazards does a semi-truck rollover cause… Read More »
I Suffered a Head Injury After a Slip and Fall on an Icy Los Angeles Sidewalk. What Now?
It is difficult to picture Los Angeles (and many other California cities) as anything but hot and sunny. But as residents are quickly discovering, these cities do get snow from time to time. And when a city that is completely unprepared for winter weather suddenly gets an unprecedented amount of snow, all kinds of… Read More »