Residents of California and the rest of the United States have shown a clear preference for large trucks and SUVs in recent years despite the fact that larger vehicles are more of a danger to pedestrians. Pedestrian crashes and fatalities are increasing nationwide,...
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Reviewing the impact of distracted driving
If you become hit by a distracted driver, a wide variety of hardships could lie ahead. In addition to debilitating injuries that cause high levels of physical pain, you could have to step down from work and miss out on other important events and activities. In...
How do doctors diagnose knee injuries?
After suffering a personal injury where you slipped and fell on your knee, you want to inventory all the harm you suffered. After all, you cannot get every penny of compensation you deserve if you do not know how much it costs to treat all your injuries. WebMD...
How may uninsured motorist coverage help me in an accident?
Carrying auto liability insurance is an important responsibility as a driver. Unfortunately, not all California drivers have this kind of insurance. You might fear that an uninsured driver could hit you in an auto collision, leaving you without a way to collect...
How patients and hospitals can prevent surgical site infections
A surgical site infection is a common type of hospital-acquired infection. This means that you contracted it at the hospital while you were receiving treatment. Incising the skin to perform surgery makes you vulnerable to bacteria, and the risk of a surgical site...
How do helmets protect your skull?
Motorcycles often have more risk of danger than almost any other type of motor vehicle, which motorcyclists have a strong awareness of. Of course, you can take steps to mitigate some of the dangers you potentially face, such as wearing protective gear. Helmets serve...
SUVs are more of a danger to pedestrians than cars
Life in California has many perks, and one of them is the favorable weather that makes it easy for residents to move about on foot. Yet, pedestrian deaths are rising across California and the nation, and the growing popularity of sport utility vehicles is contributing...
How do doctors diagnose whiplash?
After an automobile accident, victims must inventory their injuries. Even minor accidents may cause whiplash, and accident victims must know how the injury looks. Mayo Clinic explains how medical professionals diagnose whiplash. Personal injury victims must understand...
What should you do after an auto accident?
You may consider yourself a safe driver, but you never know when another driver may hit you. No matter if you suffer major or minor damage, would you know how to react after a car accident? AARP offers steps to take after motor vehicle accidents. Refresh your memory...
What are the signs of a fractured skull?
Dealing with a fractured skull is one of the possibilities you face if you suffer a strong blow to the head. While damage to the soft tissue - i.e. the brain itself - serves as a more common problem, even bone can buckle under enough force. Thus, you need to know how...