There are 90 million dogs in the United States. The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates that 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year. And according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention between 1979 and 1996 there were three hundred deaths, mostly children. Dog bites vary widely in their severity. One in […]
Texting and Driving
Texting and driving is illegal in California. Currently, drivers who text while behind the wheel are subject to a fine. Starting July 1st, 2021, a second distracted driving violation will result in a point on a driver’s license. Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents in the Bay Area. Texting […]
Driving on Drugs – Getting Worse
Drunk driving remains one of the top safety threats on our highways. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) reports that more than 1,000 people are killed in DUI accidents in California each year. Alcohol is not the only culprit. A recent study concluded that more fatal accidents can be linked to drugs than alcohol. Research by […]
Senior Drivers – Not as Dangerous as Believed
It is a common belief that senior drivers are dangerous. The stereotype is that older drivers have declining abilities and more likely to be involved in a crash. That’s the conclusion of a Georgia State University study that found that 60% of Americans believe that senior drivers are a danger on the roads. The core […]
Healing Sleep and Brain Injury Recovery
Recovering from a concussion, which in a small percentage of injuries results in traumatic brain damage, is a daunting process. There is no medical treatment other than quiet rest during the first 90 days and overwhelmingly most people fully recover. In a small percentage of situation, there is brain damage that will take years to […]
