Category Archives: Motor Vehicle Accidents
Are intracranial hematomas as dangerous as concussions?
Head injuries arise in many situations, from a car accident to a sporting mishap to a slip-and-fall. Most of these injuries are relatively minor and resolve on their own, but some can endanger your life. How can you know if your head injury is minor enough to heal without medical care? Unless you have… Read More »
Why it is unwise to ignore crash-related abdominal injuries
Although the human body can withstand many forms of trauma, it remains incredibly vulnerable to injury, especially in the trunk or central region. The abdomen, for example, sits in an area largely unshielded by the ribcage. When considering catastrophic accident injuries, most envision brain or spinal cord damage, but abdominal trauma can also be… Read More »
Just how dangerous is drowsy driving?
Have you ever let out a yawn at the wheel of your car? Most drivers probably have. Yet how many of them then pulled over for a rest? Tiredness can catch us all out at some point. It’s how we react to the first signs of fatigue that matters. Take yawning as a warning… Read More »
Why underride crashes are so dangerous
When you’re in a small, compact car, trying to drive alongside a big semi or another commercial rig can be pretty scary. The sheer weight and size of a commercial truck make it clear that any accident could potentially be devastating. Underride accidents are particularly deadly. These occur when a smaller vehicle slides beneath… Read More »
I was in a car crash, how much will it cost?
Traffic accidents led to 36,500 fatalities and 4.5 million injuries. Over 23 million vehicles were damaged. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) dug into this data and recently released the results of their findings — and the results are staggering. The government agency reports these accidents cost the country over $140 billion in… Read More »
Can a driver hold a bicyclist liable for a crash?
One of the many challenges of driving in Southern California is sharing the road with bicyclists. Whether it’s a single cyclist out for a bit of exercise or a cycling club of at least a dozen people, you probably do your best to leave a comfortable distance between you and them while not veering… Read More »
Common causes of auto accidents during the New Year
You’ve nearly made it through another year without suffering from a car accident, yet, the year isn’t over and there’s still a chance you could be a victim. By the end of the year there’s a spike in car accidents and this year there’s an estimated chance of several hundred potential fatal car accidents…. Read More »
Internal bleeding is possible after car crashes
People who are involved in a motor vehicle wreck need to ensure they don’t have any injuries. There are some that might be hidden initially but then show up later. Internal bleeding is one of these. Internal bleeding can come from various causes. The trauma the body receives in a car wreck can cause… Read More »
3 types of distractions drivers face
Distractions can quickly lead to crashes that can kill or injure innocent people. Some drivers think they’re able to multitask while they’re driving, but it’s never acceptable to focus on anything other than the road. Around 3,000 people are killed by distracted driving crashes each year in this country. That equates to nine deaths… Read More »
Who has the right to take legal action after a pedestrian crash?
When a motor vehicle collides with a pedestrian, the crash that occurs can cause life-threatening injuries. Even at low speeds, a motor vehicle can break human bones, knock someone to the ground to cause a brain injury or even cause amputations. It is also quite common for pedestrian collisions to prove fatal. Both blunt… Read More »
