Thinking about injuries that a person can suffer in a car crash may bring up thoughts of things like broken bones and brain injuries. There’s another type of injury that can occur in these wrecks – nerve damage. This can be very painful and may severely impact your...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
2 costly mistakes to avoid after a car accident
Car accidents happen all the time. And while some may be simple fender-benders, others may result in serious injuries and property damage. If you are hurt in an auto crash that is not your fault, you may be eligible for compensation for your damages through the...
Why some electronic road signs can do more harm than good
If you drive the freeways and even some streets in and around Los Angeles regularly, you see electronic signage with a variety of messages. They can have anything from public health information to Amber Alerts to reminders not to drink and drive. Most of these signs,...
Don’t post about your accident on social media
A car accident is one of the most traumatic experiences a person can go through. Not only is there the physical pain of the injuries, but there is also the mental and emotional anguish of dealing with the aftermath of the accident. It’s only natural that you would...
Murder charges filed in hit-and-run of cyclist in Griffith Park
Cyclists who have been calling for fewer vehicles and more safety measures in and around Griffith Park are dealing with the devastating news of yet another fatality. Earlier this month, a 77-year-old cyclist was killed after being struck by a driver who then tried...
What you need to know about car seat safety
New parents have a lot to worry about. Feeding schedules, weight gain, sleep amounts and elimination habits tend to take up a lot of brain space in the first few months. As babies become more mobile, parents begin “child-proofing” all the danger zones within the home....
Road rage is common. Never escalate it.
Road rage is more common than a lot of people realize. Some reports claim that it happens to up to 80% of American drivers every year, and it leads to more than two dozen murders. Guns are involved in hundreds of these cases, and nearly 50% of drivers admitted to...
People often don’t see motorcycles. Here’s why.
In a lot of motorcycle accident cases, the other driver is very quick to say that they never saw the motorcycle at all. Often, they will do this as a way of blaming the motorcyclist. They're implying that the driver was moving too quickly or otherwise just showed up...
Why didn’t that driver see you on your bike?
One minute, you’re enjoying an evening ride on your bike – the next, you’re on the ground in a heap. The car nearest you suddenly turned right into your path, and the driver swears you must have come out of nowhere. How on earth did that driver overlook you? You know...
What is the most dangerous time of day to be on your bicycle?
Cycling can be a dangerous hobby. All it takes is a poorly-timed sneeze for you to lose control of your self-propelled vehicle and potentially crash. However, the worst possible injuries typically aren't the result of a mistake by a cyclist but rather bad decisions by...