When a loved one suffers an injury in an accident and falls into a coma, we largely rely on modern medicine to pull them through.Emergence from a coma, which is a state of unconsciousness in which patients don't open their eyes, can take anywhere from days to years....
Month: May 2019
Dealing with trauma after a motorcycle accident
Motorcycle accidents are known to cause extensive bodily injury, and even motorcycle riders traveling at relatively slow speeds can suffer from severe head injuries or spinal cord injuries as a result of a collision. While these physical implications should never be...
Make Memorial Day memorable for the right reasons — not crashes
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to summer, and with it comes greater dangers on the roads in California and throughout the United States.The National Safety Council (NSC) estimates there will be 380 fatalities during Memorial Day weekend this year -- the...
Hands-free devices don’t lead to fewer distractions for truckers
More truck drivers in California and across the U.S. are using hands-free devices for their cellphones, but that doesn't mean drivers are free of distractions.In fact, data gathered by Lytx – which analyzes safety and productivity for commercial trucking fleets...
Man walking dog gravely injured as result of Los Angeles crash
A man walking his dog in the Shadow Hills section of Los Angeles was hit by a car and left in grave condition.In the incident, a black Honda Accord and a black Infiniti SUV were traveling on Sunland Boulevard near the intersection of Stonehurst Avenue when they...
Many bodily systems are impacted by spinal cord injuries
People who are involved in accidents, including those with motor vehicles and motorcycles, can suffer from spinal cord injuries. This is a scary time for these individuals because of the major impacts it can have on their abilities. The most serious cases can lead to...
Driver gets prison time for San Diego crash that killed four
Although the state is home to many wonderful hiking trails that offer incomparable vistas, California is not known as a pedestrian paradise. Los Angeles and other highly urbanized areas make car travel a requirement for most commuters and travelers. But this does not...