Most people are lucky. They only come into contact with the judicial system when family events occur. We’ve all had to go to the courthouse to obtain copies of birth or death certificates. We may have even have had to deal with probate court after the death of the loved one or with family court […]
Do Roundabouts Really Help Improve Traffic Safety?
Did you know that about 25% of traffic fatalities occur in or around intersections? Traditional intersections present the highest potential for traffic-related deaths nationwide. A more modern design now in widespread use, known as a roundabout, has been shown to be much safer. Why? Traffic engineers try to design roads and intersections to minimize points […]
If You Get This Letter from Your Insurance Company, Call an Attorney Now
What is the purpose of buying car insurance? Certainly, one purpose is to comply with California law, which requires drivers to carry certain minimum amounts of coverage. But setting that aside, insurance is there to keep us from carrying the potentially huge cost of an accident, right? Car wrecks cost money. After an accident, there […]
New Guidelines for TBI Insufficient
While many may be rejoicing in the fact that guidelines for the management of severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) have been updated for the first time since 2007, it’s important that we don’t get too excited. MedPage Today recently reported on the insufficiencies of the new guidelines regarding severe TBI management. According to MedPage Today, […]
Neuroimaging 101: The Tests
The brain is one of the most delicate organs of the human body. Thus, in circumstances that necessitate an investigation of the brain, it is vital to preserve the brain’s integrity. This is made possible through noninvasive neuroimaging techniques that capture images of the structures of the brain and its functionalities, without the need to […]
