You may drop by your neighborhood grocery store once or twice a week. While walking through the aisles, your attention is more often on the shelves than on the floor. However, slip-and-fall accidents are common in grocery stores and slippery floors are often the...
Blue-collar workers often have more to lose after a car crash
If you get hurt in a car crash, the cost of the care you need may pale in comparison to the secondary consequences of the injury. The worse you get hurt, the harder it may be for you to get back to work quickly. Lost wages are often a major contributing factor to the...
Poor sidewalk designs can lead to wheelchair accidents
Getting around in a wheelchair is often not nearly as easy as it should be, and the design of a sidewalk and a roadway can certainly lead to an accident. This could be incredibly serious, so it’s important to know what hazards to watch out for when you're traveling. ...
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...
These 3 diseases can kill after a dog bite
Most people love dogs because they’re a normal part of family life in most American homes. Unfortunately, some pets can become dangerous to those around them and to visitors. When a dog attacks, it can cause serious physical harm, but that’s not the only thing that...
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,...
Why are children more likely to be victims of dog bites?
You love that your child likes to be around animals, but the idea of a dog bite scares you. The truth is that children are more likely to be bitten by dogs, even those that are familiar. There are a few reasons for this, and not all of them are the fault of the dogs....
Driver safety systems can prevent crashes
When visiting a California car dealer, you may be faced with a choice of whether to pay more for certain advanced safety features. Statistics show that these driver features may reduce your chances of being in a car crash. However, they will add to the cost of buying...
Are small dogs more aggressive?
For many people, it’s natural to be a bit nervous when you see a large, powerful-looking dog, such as a German Shepard. These dogs are so strong and fast that, if they were to attack, it’s hard to imagine how you would defend yourself. Fortunately, many large breeds...
Can people ever recover from a spinal cord injury?
People take for granted that motor vehicle travel is simply a part of their daily life. People rarely stop to think about the risk involved in moving around at such high speeds. Unfortunately, some people have to deal with long-term medical consequences because of our...
