Your brain is the most amazing and complex organ in your body. It’s responsible for everything you do from breathing and swallowing to walking, thinking, solving problems, interpreting social cues, and experiencing emotions. That’s why even a small amount of brain damage can have devastating consequences. The costs associated with treating traumatic brain injuries are… Read More
Statistics collected by the Governor’s Highway Safety Association for the most recent year show that motorcycle fatalities in the state of CA are down slightly. However, it still has the third-highest rate of deaths in the country. There are usually serious injuries for those who survive a motorcycle crash that may leave physical and emotional scars that… Read More
You’re heading home from work when suddenly your car is hit by another vehicle. Being in a car accident is not something anyone plans to do. Understandably, you’ll be shaken up. It’s also important that you have these do’s and don’ts in the back of your mind if you are ever in a crash. The… Read More
It’s a sad fact but the state of California has a pedestrian accident fatality rate that is nearly 25% higher than the national average. No other state in the U.S. has as many pedestrian deaths on its roads as California. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, 893 pedestrians were killed on our roadways… Read More
If you’ve been injured in a bike vs. car accident you may be surprised to learn that your car insurance may cover some of your expenses. What’s available to you will depend on the type and amount of insurance that you carry. Uninsured and Underinsured Drivers Studies show that approximately 15% of all California drivers… Read More
Did you know that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulates the number of driving hours truckers are allowed in their job? Some of the hours-of-service regulations include: A driver is allowed a maximum of 11 hours of driving after an off-duty period of 10 hours A driver must take a 30-minute break after 8… Read More
Did you know that the statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit for an injury resulting from a car accident in California is two years? That means that the clock starts ticking on the day of the accident and if you do not file a claim for an accident injury by the deadline your case… Read More
When it comes to rear-end collisions, many people mistakenly think that the driver who did the rear-ending is automatically at fault. The state of California has a “pure comparative negligence” regulation. This means that each driver is assigned liability for causing the accident and the amount of compensation a driver is entitled to is determined… Read More
The dramatic rise in gasoline prices has even more people riding their bikes to work as well as for recreation. Bicycle accidents continue to increase and unfortunately, the state of California has the highest rate of bicycle accident fatalities with over 140 each year. Most Common Causes of Bike Accidents Despite many urban and suburban… Read More
Your brain is the most vital organ to the functioning of your entire body. From every move you make to every breath you take to each plan you want to create your brain is central to accomplishing these and all other actions. That’s why an injury to the brain is so life-changing. A traumatic brain… Read More