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Spinal Cord Injuries from Truck Accidents
April 28, 2016
The American Spinal Cord Injury Association has found that nearly half of all spinal cord injuries are sustained in motor vehicle accidents, a good portion...
Trucker Fatigue and Truck Accidents in California
April 21, 2016
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has recently reported that trucker fatigue is a factor in 30 to 40 percent of all truck accidents. Driving...
By the Numbers: A Look at the Dangers of Distracted Driving
April 19, 2016
As we continue our focus on Distracted Driving Awareness Month, it has come time to take a good look at the numbers driving the campaign....
AAA Study Finds Hands-Free Devices Still Pose Dangers
April 11, 2016
A recent study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and the University of Utah has found that the most popular voice controlled in-vehicle...
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April 5, 2016
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and a great time to recommit to improving your own driving habits. In years past, distracted driving campaigns have...
Fatal Doses of Narcotics Routinely Prescribed
March 28, 2016
According to a recent National Safety Council survey, nearly 100% of doctors routinely prescribe narcotic pain relievers in excess of the federally recommended three-day dosage...
Truck Accidents Caused by Tailgating in Bakersfield
March 10, 2016
Trucking is an incredibly competitive industry. Truckers often find themselves under pressure to get loads to a destination in an unreasonable amount of time. Sadly,...
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Car Accidents
March 8, 2016
About 15% of California drivers are uninsured. Those who do have insurance typically carry the minimum coverage required by law. This means that if you...
Unsafe Driving Speed and California Car Accidents
March 8, 2016
The highest speed limit in California is 70 miles per hour, which is a reasonable speed if caution is practiced. Unfortunately, many people mistake a...
Frequently Asked Questions About Car Accidents
March 8, 2016
What should I do after my car accident? On the scene of a car accident, documentation is key. After a car accident you should contact...
Motorcycle Fatalities in California
March 7, 2016
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has just released the statistics on fatal motor vehicle accidents for 2014. According to this report, there were 519...
How Long Does Recovery from Brain Injury Take?
February 23, 2016
Brain injury can have a profound impact on every aspect of a victim’s life, making once common tasks and abilities difficult or even impossible. Depending...