The holiday season is a time for good cheer and merriment. Unfortunately, the period between Thanksgiving and New Year's is also a time that experiences an increase in car accidents. Approximately 25,000 people will suffer an injury as a result of a car crash during...
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Year: 2017
Examining the basics of brain injuries
Although it's a comforting thought that a serious medical situation will never happen to you, there are around 1.7 million traumatic brain injuries in the United States every year. While these statistics are nowhere near a guarantee that you or someone you love will...
Know the different types of brain injuries
Because the brain is the organ responsible for personality, emotion, intelligence, and consciousness, a brain injury can affect more than just the human body. A brain injury can cause life-altering changes to someone’s fundamental human nature. Some brain...
Drowsy driving dangers in California: 4 things to know
Twice a year, the time change disrupts people's sleep schedules. It's a biannual ritual that comes with great cost - including a spike in the number of car crashes. Here are some important things to know as you try to protect yourself against drowsy driving accidents....
Delayed-onset injuries pose serious danger
Car accidents and other instances of injury or strain on the body do not always cause injuries that are immediately painful or visible. In fact, a number of different injuries may not cause pain in a victim until hours, days or even weeks after the injury occurs....
What if I wasn’t wearing a helmet in my motorcycle crash?
The state of California has made helmet use a legal requirement for all motorcyclists and their passengers. This law covers motor-driven bicycles as well. In addition, it's illegal for a passenger who is wearing a helmet to be on a motorcycle with an unhelmeted...
The ever-present danger of slip-and-fall accidents
It only takes a few seconds for a trip to the grocery store or even the doctor's office to end in a serious injury. One moment, you're hurrying along and the next, you're flat on your back, wincing in pain. While some people think that slip-and-fall accidents are...
Neck injuries: The symptoms, tests and treatments
Neck injuries are some of the most difficult to live with. Any part of the neck can be injured from the muscles and joints to the nerves and ligaments. When you're in a car crash, you may easily injure your neck as your head is thrown forward or sideways. You may feel...
Any blow to the head is dangerous
No matter how it might occur, a blow to the head is a much more dangerous thing that many people realize. One only needs to look to the recent controversy over the prevalence of head injuries in sports like football, boxing and hockey to understand that the threats...
The heat is on: The dangers of summer construction work
California is warm all year round, but the summer is particularly dangerous for those who must work outside in the elements. The sun is hot, water is sometimes scarce and it's humid. This is a combination of factors that can lead to serious illness on the job. Some of...