When you hit the road, you want to be in peak physical and mental shape. Even being slightly under the weather or drowsy can put you at risk of a form of distracted driving that is often just as dangerous as texting while driving. In terms of drowsy driving, studies...
Car Accidents
What factors contribute to an older adult’s safety behind the wheel?
After facing serious damages in a motor vehicle accident, you may be looking for answers. If your accident involved an older driver, he or she may be at fault. When it comes to motor vehicle accidents, there are various factors that may increase a person's likelihood...
Is eating while driving actually dangerous?
Distracted driving of all kinds on California roadways is very dangerous. While most people would agree that somebody texting a friend or surfing social media on a smartphone while driving is certainly distracted, not everybody would peg a driver sipping a Coke as...
What do I do after a hit-and-run?
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...
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...
