Commercial vehicles are on the roadways around the clock to stock our retail store shelves so we can feed and clothe our families. Many people expect commercial drivers to exercise more than the usual amount of caution when operating their vehicles. However, truck drivers are human beings, and by nature they are subject to the […]
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When you’re injured in an accident or due to an intentional act, you don’t automatically think about brain injuries, at least not until the symptoms begin. If you’re like many people, you equate traumatic brain injuries with horrific head wounds. Because of CTE’s notoriety and press coverage, you might even think about football injuries. If
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Concussions can happen in a matter of seconds, but they can change how we feel, how we function, and how we behave. They are unpredictable, and no two are exactly the same. Statistics show that in California, for those under the age of 65, the rate of concussions per 1,000 patients was 3.5 compared with
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Dump trucks and garbage trucks are so common on the road, we often do not think twice about their presence. However, they will become much more noticeable after you the victim of an accident involving a dump truck or garbage truck. Due to the weight and size of these vehicles, especially when hauling a full
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8 Steps You Should Follow While most of us get behind the wheel without considering the prospect of a serious automobile accident, statistically, your chances of being involved in a car accident in your lifetime are relatively high. Do you know what to do if you’re involved in a car accident with injuries? How do
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According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), motor vehicle accidents injured 2,746,000 people and killed 37,133 on U.S. roads in one recent year. Many of those injured suffered or may still suffer from post traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) as a result of the accident. A study published by the U.S. National Library of
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Car accidents happen every day across California. In 2016, car accidents accounted for 9,746 fatalities and injuries in San Diego County. Any accident can be traumatic. Those involving serious injury or death can leave you feeling lost and uncertain as to what comes next. However, taking the appropriate steps after an accident is important to
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Brain injuries are often misdiagnosed or simply not diagnosed at all. However, brain injuries can be as catastrophic for the victims regardless of whether they are diagnosed appropriately. Early treatment is the best way to mitigate the potentially catastrophic effects of a brain injury. In the United States, more than 150 people die each day
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Any type of injury to the brain has potentially dire consequences. Any time you suffer a head injury, you should seek immediate medical attention to diagnose any potential damage to the brain. The sooner a brain injury is diagnosed and treated, the more likely you are to fully recover. Undiagnosed brain injuries can result in
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