Workplace back injuries can be a severe and debilitating problem for many California employees. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), back injuries are one of the most common types of injuries that occur in the workplace. They can...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Psychological recovery after your car accident
When you get in a car accident in California, experiencing shock might leave you in a brain fog. Depending on the severity of your accident, you may face an uphill battle of emotional distress. Acknowledging the psychological trauma you went through can help you...
What are the dangers of eating and driving?
When most people envision a “distracted driver,” it is likely a teenager who is trying to respond to a text while driving. However, there are multiple ways to take your eyes (and your mind) off the road. While most people are aware of how dangerous drinking alcohol...
Why does road rage lead to accidents on a highway?
A person who feels angry and anxious while driving can make poor choices, especially when that person is on a crowded road. Dealing with another driver with road rage while trying to get to your destination can lead to an accident. Although this issue can sometimes...
California ranks 3rd in the nation for road rage
Aggressive driving and road rage are frequent factors in fatal and nonfatal car crashes that take place across the nation, but research shows California motorists are especially likely to encounter drivers exhibiting road rage behaviors. California is among the worst...
Speeding drivers and traffic collisions
Motor vehicle crashes take place for many reasons, but if you become involved in a speeding accident, the likelihood of facing devastating consequences is especially high. At high speeds, victims have a higher chance of suffering more serious injuries, and many...
Identifying other causes of distracted driving
On the road, you need to avoid any distractions that could affect your ability to drive safely. Sadly, some drivers do not heed this advice, and they place lives in danger when they lose focus. Many people realize that phone use can distract drivers, such as texting...
Can drowsiness lead to deadly crashes?
When discussions start revolving around distracted driving and the dangers that it poses, many specific examples come to the forefront over and over again. Texting while driving often serves as the most prevalent example, but drowsy driving proves equally harmful. In...
The leading five causes for spinal cord injuries
Getting involved in a serious motor vehicle accident in California where you suffer a spinal injury can quickly change your life. Being involved in an automobile accident is one of the leading causes of spine injuries and paralysis. Each year, close to 18,000...