Many people have heard the term “closed head injury,” but did you know that “open head injuries” also exist? Open head injuries involve a breach of the skull, which protects the brain. These injuries are frightening because there is usually a large amount of blood and because pieces of the skull can become lodged in […]
GM Slapped with $35 Million Penalty for Defective Ignition Switch Cover-Up
Defective ignition switches on millions of GM vehicles have led to countless car accidents and over a dozen fatalities. The defective switches turn the vehicle off while driving. This causes the driver to lose power steering and power braking capabilities. Also, if the vehicle ignition switch is in the off position, the airbags will not […]
Here’s How It Went Down: A GM Defective Switch Timeline
The story of GM’s defective ignition switches is one of neglect and poor judgment. The ignition switch problem caused the switches to turn from “on” to “accessory” while the car was in operation. This would cause affected cars to turn off, disabling power steering and power brakes. Worse yet, because the engine was off, the […]
Makes Sense? Or Senseless? Distracted Driving Penalties in California
Distracted driving and impaired driving rank among the top causes of crashes in the U.S. Both are illegal under California law. But have you ever noticed that even though they are both deadly, their penalties are very different? The Centers for Disease Control report that distracted driving is involved in about 18 percent of traffic […]
The 4 Major Causes of Bad Burn Injuries
Many of us remember, from our high school science classes, rules and precautions for working with chemicals safely. Chemicals can start fires, and some even inflict burns without a fire. Even so, chemical burns are only one of the four major causes of burns. The four major causes of burns are chemical, electrical, radiological, and […]
