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...
Most people get into car accidents
Have you never been in a car accident before? If so, count yourself lucky. You’re definitely in the minority in that regard. The truth is that most people get into accidents sooner or later. Let’s break down some of the statistics. One study found that 77% of those...
Drivers do not see other drivers as people
Being in a car creates a sort of distance between you and the people around you. While you may only be a few feet away from another driver, it feels much greater than that. Some of this has to do with feeling anonymous. They don’t know you, you don’t know them and you...
Pedestrian deaths are increasing in the U.S.
Streets in California and across the country have become a more dangerous place for pedestrians over the last decade. This is backed up by numbers that have shown fatalities on a steady increase in that time. Safety initiatives are underway, but individuals need to be...
