A concussion is a common brain injury that can result in a variety of physical and mental problems. If you have reason to believe you've injured your brain, such as in a motor vehicle accident, it's critical to receive immediate and ongoing treatment from a qualified...
Month: July 2019
Will speed limiters help to reduce truck crashes, fatalities?
A bill is pending in the U.S. Senate that would mandate that new commercial vehicles weighing at least 26,001 pounds be equipped so that they can't travel at speeds greater than 65 miles per hour.This is the latest attempt to require speed limiters on large commercial...
Protect yourself against common causes of motorcycle accidents
As a motorcyclist, it's imperative that your safety always comes first. There's never a good time to take a risk on the road, as doing so increases the likelihood of an accident.Understanding the common causes of motorcycle accidents can help keep you safe. While you...
Man dies when hit by car in alleged Los Angeles-area street race
A 49-year-old man and his dog were killed in the Los Angeles County community of San Marino when he was struck by a car. The driver is suspected of engaging in a street race at the time of the crash.The man, who lived in San Gabriel, California, and his girlfriend...
Tips to stay safer while walking on Southern California streets
There are few things more pleasurable than taking a summer stroll in Southern California's beach towns, breathing the salt-tinged ocean air and enjoying the breeze.But before you head out the front door, make sure you are well-prepared to be seen by the drivers you...
Los Angeles woman killed when car crashes into her apartment
A Los Angeles woman was killed and her 4-year-old child was injured when a car barreled into their apartment as they slept.The one-car crash occurred at about 5 a.m. in the 8700 block of Main Street in the Broadway-Manchester neighborhood of South Los Angeles, the...