Monthly Archives: January 2021
Long-Term Costs and Complications for TBI Victims
Any type of head or brain injuries can lead to astronomical medical bills, but the costs of treatment could range into the millions of dollars for victims who suffer certain types of trauma in an accident. Researchers at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that hospitalization alone comprises 90 percent… Read More »
4 Reasons Oakland Truck Accident Cases Are So Complicated
Truck accidents make up a small proportion of the total motor vehicle accidents in California in any given year, at just over three percent of all traffic collisions. However, statistics reveal that they are among the deadliest, comprising more than 10 percent of all vehicle fatalities. According to the California Highway Patrol’s Statewide Integrated… Read More »
Ask Your Doctor These Questions About Treatment for Accidental Injuries in California
You know the importance of seeking appropriate medical care when faced with a health-related issue, so you should visit your doctor after being injured in any type of accident. Depending on how severely you were hurt, you have multiple options for treatment: WebMD offers suggestions on whether the emergency room, urgent care, or some… Read More »
How Long Does It Take to Resolve a California Car Accident Claim?
If you are one of the three million people injured in car accidents every year in the US, you may get some comfort from knowing that you do have legal remedies for recovering compensation from the at-fault driver. However, despite the common perception that you sue in court, the first step in the legal… Read More »
How Will Proposed Safety Measures Affect California Truck Accidents?
Reducing the number of fatal and injury-causing truck accidents is one of the most important tasks of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), so data is central to the agency’s safety measures and public awareness campaigns. Unfortunately, statistics reported in the Commercial Motor Vehicle Traffic Safety Facts reveals that there is far to… Read More »
Risks of Fire and Serious Burn Injuries Increases AFTER the Holidays
If you are like many California families, you might keep your Christmas tree and other decorations up to extend the holidays after unwrapping all the gifts. Unfortunately, you could be putting others at risk of serious burn injuries by leaving up this quintessential symbol of the season. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports… Read More »
