A new study names California as the 9th state in a list of locations where pedestrians are likely to be fatally injured. More than 10 years of data was analyzed between 2011 and 2020, pulled from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The number one state across the country was New Mexico, but California was… Read More »
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What To Know About Summer Motorcycle Accidents in California
A motorcyclist is at risk of being hurt anytime while riding in California, due to the great weather that makes it possible to ride your bike nearly year-round. Recognizing some of the most common motorcycle accident statistics may help prevent an accident. If you or someone you know has already been hurt in an accident… Read More »
What are the Most Common Summer Work Injuries?
Anyone classified as an employee in California may be eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits if they get hurt on the job or develop an illness related to their occupation. Injuries can and do happen in any industry and can happen any given day on the job. Some times of year and certain occupations… Read More »
What To Do If You Get a Broken Arm in A Car Accident
Arm, wrist and shoulder injuries are extremely common when it comes to San Francisco car accidents. Striking your body against any part of the vehicle or the impact of the wreck itself can cause significant arm, wrist and shoulder injuries. You may be curious about how long it takes you to recover from a broken… Read More »
Speeding and Car Accidents: What to Know
Plenty of driver behaviors and mistakes increase the risk of devastating car accidents. These accidents can leave drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, pedestrians and more at risk of catastrophic or even fatal injuries. Speeding is one such preventable behavior. Speed limits are posted to help keep drivers safe and to allow them appropriate time to slow… Read More »
What Happens If I Suffer a Collarbone Injury in a San Francisco Car Accident?
Many different common car crash injuries have the potential to upend your life. Unfortunately, one of these is a broken collarbone. When the seatbelt that could have saved your life by holding you still in one place pulls you forward a significant force, your collarbone may snap. This is a prime location for injury from… Read More »
How Long Does Whiplash Take to Heal?
A diagnosis of whiplash after a serious personal injury accident may leave you with more questions than answers. Whiplash varies based on the severity of the accident, the patient’s underlying health concerns and other issues such as how quickly you were able to get treatment. Whiplash refers to a common neck injury in rear end… Read More »
A New Study Shows the Impact of Decreasing Speed Limits
Speeding, like many driver behaviors, can increase the chances of a serious accident. Speed limits are posted to help keep drivers safe and to avoid severe injuries. One recent study in Seattle found that car crashes were less likely to occur after a city-wide program dropped overall speed limits. Many people recognize the dangers of… Read More »
New Study Shows Most Common Causes of Car Accidents And 2023
Early data indicates that there are two primary causes of significant and preventable vehicle accidents so far this year. They are drunk driving and speeding. Both of these are preventable activities that, when undertaken by a driver can put themselves and other drivers, pedestrians, motorcyclists and even bicyclists at risk. In the first quarter of… Read More »
Chest Pain After a Car Accident? What To Know
Anytime you experience significant chest pain, you need to get medical attention. This could be due to muscle strain or even a simple bruise, but it may be an indication of more serious internal injuries. Chest pain after a car accident is extremely common because drivers and passengers can strike other things in the car… Read More »