A new University of California San Francisco study found that electric scooter injuries have surged by 222% in the last four years. Nearly 3,300 of the total 39,000 injury cases required hospital admission, meaning they were likely serious injuries. As ridership increased so too did the likelihood of being hurt in an accident. One of… Read More »
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How Does a Neck Injury Impact My Life After an Accident?
One of the most common injuries associated with victims of vehicle accidents is a neck injury. Neck pain can cause significant and ongoing damage for those victims in a wreck who sustain it. It can cause a disruption in nearly every aspect of your life and cause problems in terms of your job. For example,… Read More »
New Study Finds That Autonomous Vehicles Won’t Cut Majority of Crashes
Autonomous cars have been supported for several years as a primary way to decrease the significant risks of vehicle accidents. Many consumers, however, are still hesitant about whether or not they would be comfortable purchasing and using a car that drives itself. A new IIHS study finds that despite the fact that autonomous cars have… Read More »
Study Finds That Smaller Cars Account for Significant Driver Fatality Rates
A new IIHS study has revealed that smaller vehicles account for the vast majority of highest driver fatality rates when compared with large SUVs. The general wisdom when people purchase or lease a car is that driving a bigger car gives you the best possible chance of coming out of an accident either unharmed or… Read More »
Bike Fatalities in California Hit 25 Year Spike
More people are using their bikes to get to work or to do their errands. There have been many different studies that have publicized the importance of remaining safe while you’re out and about biking. Unfortunately, however, fatal bike accidents have hit a 25 year high in California. Between 2016 and 2018, traffic accidents killed… Read More »
Top Tips to Avoid Bicycle Accidents in San Francisco Today
In light of the pandemic, many people are picking up bicycles and taking to the streets and parks to get exercise and enjoy the great outdoors. Unfortunately, however, these bicycle accidents can become deadly if you’re not careful. Even with fewer drivers on the streets, there is still potential to be seriously hurt in a… Read More »
How Has the Shelter in Place Order Affected Car Accidents in California?
Many people are staying at home in order to avoid the possibility of getting covid-19 and a new study has found this has had significant impacts on the state’s crash record. However, as states slowly begin to reopen, this likely means many more people on the road anxious to get back to their normal lives,… Read More »
Can A Soft Tissue Injury from A Car Accident Cause Neck Strain?
Have you been diagnosed with a soft tissue injury following a crash? It can take weeks or months to recover from an injury like this depending on its severity. The term neck strains and sprains might have been presented to you by your physician after you were seriously hurt in an accident, but the impacts… Read More »
What to Do If You Think You’ve Suffered Internal Bleeding from a Car Accident
The signs and symptoms of internal bleeding can be notoriously difficult to diagnose without a medical professional’s insight. Many people who have been hurt in a serious vehicle accident don’t realize that they have suffered internal bleeding until they have been taken to the hospital for further screening. Internal bleeding can have additional complications and… Read More »
Stay Safe Outside When You Are Walking or Running
The current pandemic has prompted many people to spend more time in the great outdoors, walking, running, and getting some fresh air. While there has been a decrease in overall traffic and, as a result, traffic accidents, it is still important to mindful of the potential impacts of being hit when you are walking or… Read More »