Even if the day finds you dealing with a very minor car accident with no injuries, it is likely to be a major frustration point. However, if the other driver decides to flee the scene, your frustration levels will no doubt skyrocket. As a result, hit-and-run accidents...
Car Accidents
Road rash after a motorcycle crash
During the summer, many people may relish the opportunity to ride their motorcycles along the California roads. However, if people get into a collision, they may incur an injury known as road rash. People usually sustain road rash after their skin rubs against a rough...
What are signs of a punctured lung?
Getting into an accident while driving your car on a busy California road can inflict some serious injuries. Some injuries are not apparent at first. You might feel some pain or a symptom that seems manageable and likely to go away soon. But sometimes pain is a sign...
Serious car accidents can lead to traumatic brain injuries
Serious car accidents can lead to a multitude of injuries, including broken bones and soft tissue damage. Yet, one of the most common and often overlooked injuries occurs to the soft tissue of the brain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,...
Aggressive driving and car accidents: What you should know
As a California motorist, you know firsthand the aggravation of navigating the busy roadways during rush hour. Whether you are stuck behind a slow driver or are rushing through traffic to get to an important meeting, you may have felt agitated, angry or even enraged....
Suffering a TMJ injury after a car accident
Perhaps the car accident you were in here in Pomona, California, led to you injuring your jaw, or more specifically the temporomandibular joint that connects the jaw to the skull. Whatever their cause, TMJ disorders can be debilitating, and in extreme cases, they may...
Distractions are more than visual for drivers
People often focus on visual distractions that drivers might face. While it is imperative that drivers keep their eyes on the road, this isn’t the only type of distraction that they might have to deal with. Anyone who is behind the wheel of a vehicle should remember...
Car accident-related femur fractures: an overview
The femur, or thighbone, does not break easily, but it often does so in high-impact car crashes. In fact, California drivers should know that car crashes are the leading cause of femur fractures, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Falls,...
Texting behind the wheel is still a problem in 2020: Here’s why
If you have a cell phone, then you have probably sent a text at one time or another. It’s not smart to do so, but drivers do it anyway. Why? They may feel rushed to respond to a text or be waiting for important information. They could want to continue a conversation...
Some accidents can lead to lifelong spinal cord injuries
Accidents of all sorts can cause someone to suffer from an injury to their spinal cord. While it’s possible that minor spinal cord injuries might heal without the victim having any long-term issues, more serious injuries will likely lead to lifelong challenges. There...
