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...
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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...
Who Is at High Risk for a Drowsy Driving Accident?
According to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), sleep regulation is caused by two systems: sleep-wake homeostasis, which acts as a body timer for sleep when a sleep deficit accrues, and circadian rhythm, which is a body’s biological clock that regulates periods of...
How can San Francisco reduce car accidents?
Large cities like San Francisco often have issues with a high number of car accidents. In general, the more people on the roads, the higher the chances of crashes. However, there are also some aspects of the city that may contribute to accidents. The San Francisco...
Pedestrian deaths rising alongside SUV sales
More residents of California and the rest of the United States are choosing SUVs instead of traditional sedans. Yet, this is concerning for pedestrians, who are more likely to suffer serious injuries or fatalities when struck by these larger, heavier vehicles. As long...
How long is TBI recovery?
The impact may cause a traumatic brain injury during a motor vehicle accident. If you suffered a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury, you may wonder how long you have to recover. According to Harvard Medical School, moderate to severe TBIs contribute to death...
DUI arrests jumped 17 percent in California over Thanksgiving weekend
We hope that you and your family had a fun, memorable and safe Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, several Californians encountered drunk drivers on the highways during the holiday weekend. So did the California Highway Patrol, which arrested more than 1,000 drivers on...
Distractions and driver safety
Driver distraction can cause instant destruction on California roads. Because of the vigilance that driving requires, even one person's split-second diversion can impact the lives of many people. When people understand the gravity of their choice to multitask while...