Everyone on the road relies on traffic lights to work without a hitch so that they can proceed through an intersection without worrying about a collision. If an accident does occur, police officers and insurance companies will often set about determining which driver...
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What you should know about distracted driving
Distracted driving causes car accidents that injure and kill people. In fact, in 2019, approximately 424,000 and 3,100 people received injuries or died in distracted driving accidents. Due to its dangers, there are some things you should know about distracted driving....
Pedestrian accidents and their catastrophic outcomes
The dynamics of a large motor vehicle striking a pedestrian are relatively straightforward. Individuals not protected by a steel enclosure are more likely to suffer life-changing and potentially life-ending injuries. Multiple factors Various factors play a role. The...
Fatal accidents: Stats tell the story
Motor vehicle accidents remain commonplace on roads throughout the nation. During 2020 when a pandemic changed the world, more than 35,000 car accidents took lives. Injury-related collisions almost reached $1.6 million, and more than 3.6 million resulted in property...
Can a head injury from a crash impact behavior?
Head injuries are among the most common injuries that a victim may suffer after a crash. Brain trauma is still not well understood by the medical community, but studies and research help doctors know what to roughly expect with brain damage. For example, head injuries...
How a vehicle crash relates to memory or concentration issues
Minor vehicle accidents happen every day in California, and you might walk away from a collision feeling somewhat frazzled but otherwise OK. However, a few days after the crash, you find you are having trouble concentrating and remembering things. Are these issues...
Broken bones from head to foot are common in car crashes
Vehicle crashes are often the cause of orthopedic injuries, and the location of a fracture or dislocation depends on your position upon impact. What are the most common orthopedic injuries resulting from a collision, and what happens next? Broken bones Bone fractures...
A pothole, a car crash and the California Tort Claims Act
As a result of your recent car crash, you received a serious shoulder injury that required surgery followed by a program of physical therapy. What government entity was responsible for repairing the pothole that caused the crash, and how is that related to the...
When to buy a new child car seat after a wreck
If you have shopped for a car seat for your son or daughter recently, you undoubtedly know how expensive it can be to keep your child safe on the road. In fact, according to Consumer Reports, car seats typically range in price from about $40 to well over $500. Because...
Driving in intense heat can lead to more accidents
Summer can be a fun time, but when intense heat arrives, people not only face a risk of heat stroke but also more car accidents. Drivers are less likely to concentrate and have a slower reaction time when temperatures rise. As a result, they tend to make more errors...