Suffering from a blow to the head is not uncommon in car crashes. Many victims will end up with a head injury and even potential brain trauma due to these crashes, and these resulting injuries can wreak havoc in a victim's life. For example, a traumatic brain injury...
Did you suffer from a crush injury?
After getting into a car crash, it is important to seek immediate medical attention. In some cases, it might actually be a life-or-death pivotal moment to get that aid quickly. This is possibly the case when it comes to crush injuries. How do they happen during...
Walking? Avoid the interstate to protect yourself
If you’ve ever had your vehicle break down on the highway in California, you know how dangerous it can be. There are often dozens of vehicles approaching at any one time, and high-speed corridors make it almost impossible to get out of your vehicle to replace a tire...
Why do people accept drowsy driving?
Many people band together to try bringing certain dangerous driving behaviors to an end. This includes issues like intoxicated driving and texting while driving. But did you know that some dangerous behaviors actually get a pass from many people, too? In particular,...
How can trucking industry negligence impact all drivers?
The trucking industry impacts more people than just the truckers driving their vehicles. However, many people do not have any awareness of exactly how deep these impacts potentially go. Exactly how does trucking industry abuse and neglect affect every driver on the...
Toyota issues recall over its electronic stability controls
If you drive a Toyota in Los Angeles, now may be the time to look into the recalls out on vehicles like yours. Toyota made the news in mid-April because approximately 460,000 vehicles have stability control issues that could prevent the computer from individually...
What is dooring?
Cyclists have a hard time sharing the road as is, simply because of how badly they lack any sort of substantial protection. Unfortunately, there are some dangers that pose a bigger risk than others. There are other risks that a cyclist may not even know to expect....
What is the cause of increased car accidents in LA?
Driving to work and running errands may be a lot more dangerous than you think. While many people in California and throughout the nation drive on a daily basis, they may not know of the increased dangers they face on the roadways. For many years, the focus of...
Do you have the right safety equipment in your car?
When you’re traveling, it’s not a bad idea to have a safety kit in your vehicle. A good safety kit is protective and has the items you need for minor car repairs, minor-to-moderate injuries and crash safety. The California Office of Traffic Safety suggests that all...
Risks of distracted driving for teens
In 2018, distracted driving was a factor in 9% of all motor vehicle fatalities involving teens. This is not to say that all the teens who died were drivers becoming distracted. Some may have been passengers of a distracted driver or drivers who had a collision with a...