Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are severe cases of brain injury caused by blunt, physical force to the head—mostly caused due to motor vehicle accidents, slips, or falls. This kind of injuries impacts the victim’s physiological function in a drastic way, impairing not only the victim’s motor and cognitive skills but also affecting his or her […]
Archives for June 2017
Does Speeding Really Increase the Risk of a Crash?
If you think speeding does not contribute to increased crash rates, you’re kidding yourself. In reality, speeding increases not only the likelihood of a crash but also the severity of resulting crashes. Read on to learn more. Speeding has become commonplace all across the country. According to a recent AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study, […]
Are Truck Crash Lawsuits Easier to Win?
Are crashes involving big rigs different than those involving only passenger vehicles? You bet. Commercial motor vehicles can weigh up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded. When a huge machine of this size crashes, severe injuries are common. Fatal injuries are far more common in crashes that involve big rigs. Still, there is slightly good […]
How to Avoid Common Causes of Freeway Pileups
Wrong-way drivers. Wandering livestock. Both have caused multi-car pileups in California in recent months. Other than paying close attention to your surroundings, there is not much you can do to avoid unusual causes of freeway pileups like these. But there are actions you can take to avoid some of the most common causes of multi-vehicle […]
The Horror of Childhood Sexual Abuse Right Here in the Bay Area
Most stories of orphans are heartbreaking. Many consist of children abandoned and families that can’t take care of their children. Luckily, there’s sometimes a way out for these kids. Adoption can give them a second chance to be part of a family and feel the same love and affection from parents that other kids have. […]