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Stanford Leads New Developments in Brain Injury Treatment

Stanford Leads New Developments in Brain Injury Treatment

By Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. |

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 »

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How Likely are Semi-Trucks to Explode in California?

How Likely are Semi-Trucks to Explode in California?

By Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. |

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 »

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The Most Common Types of Brain Injuries

The Most Common Types of Brain Injuries

By Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. |

There are many different types of brain injuries, and each one can affect victims in different ways. If you have suffered a brain injury, one of the first things you should do is determine the exact type. This can help you approach treatment in a much more confident, accurate manner. This is especially important… Read More »

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Suing for a Head Injury Caused by an Airbag in California

Suing for a Head Injury Caused by an Airbag in California

By Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. |

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 »

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Can a Car Accident Cause You to Lose Your Memory?

Can a Car Accident Cause You to Lose Your Memory?

By Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. |

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 »

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Cyclists are Suffering Head Injuries in Intentional “Dooring” Attacks

Cyclists are Suffering Head Injuries in Intentional “Dooring” Attacks

By Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. |

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 »

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How Dangerous are Semi-Truck Rollovers?

How Dangerous are Semi-Truck Rollovers?

By Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. |

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 »

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I Suffered a Head Injury After a Slip and Fall on an Icy Los Angeles Sidewalk. What Now?

I Suffered a Head Injury After a Slip and Fall on an Icy Los Angeles Sidewalk. What Now?

By Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. |

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 »

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Uncharacteristically Icy Roads Cause String of Semi

Uncharacteristically Icy Roads Cause String of Semi-Truck Crashes in Southern California

By Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. |

To say that California was unprepared for a historic winter storm in February of 2023 would be an understatement. The storm defied logic, and most of us cannot remember a time when the Golden State was covered with so much snow. Of course, this type of weather is not just historic – it is… Read More »

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Suing for a Theme Park Accident in California

Suing for a Theme Park Accident in California

By Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. |

A trip to your local theme park is supposed to be fun and interesting – a break from the monotony of work and a chance to let loose. Unfortunately, many families experience far more stress, pain, and injury than they expect after visiting Disneyland, Universal Studios, or one of the many other theme parks… Read More »

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