Monthly Archives: May 2022
Tips Parents Can Use To Protect Children From California ATV Accidents
It may not be what you want to hear when your child is begging to go off-roading, but statistics on ATV accidents are as disturbing as you might expect. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), California ranks in the Top 4 among all US states when it comes to deadly collisions on… Read More »
Motorcycle DUI Accidents And Fatality Rates In California
Thanks to public awareness campaigns about the dangers and laws penalizing drunk driving, the dangers of getting behind the wheel of a car while impaired are well-known. You probably expect that the risks of serious injuries and fatalities are even more pronounced for motorcycle DUI accidents, but statistics are still staggering. According to the… Read More »
Top FMCSA Violations By Truckers Are Shockingly Dangerous
No one in their right mind would operate a motorized vehicle while blindfolded, but driving without properly working lights is a similar scenario. Now imagine a truck driver behind the wheel of a massive 18-wheeler, semi, or other large truck, and think about the potential devastation of failed vehicle lamps. Shockingly, the most frequently… Read More »
What Are The Top 3 Causes Of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) In The US?
When talking about the top causes behind traumatic brain injury (TBI), it is first important to understand the medical cause. The definition of traumatic brain injury used by University of California hospitals is any harm to the head and/or brain that disrupts normal brain activities, and which is the result of an external physical… Read More »
Reasons To Avoid Settling A California Accident Claim Too Early
Many people assume California personal injury cases will always involve litigation, so you might be surprised to learn that the vast majority of them settle. Statistics indicate that just 4 to 5 percent of accident claims go to trial by judge or jury, while the remaining suits are resolved by agreement between the parties…. Read More »
Skiing And Wakeboarding Safety Tips For California Boaters
The weather around the Bay Area enables water skiing enthusiasts to enjoy their favorite sport year-round, from the Lower Jones Tract in the California Delta to Discovery Bay, Holland Riverside, and Orwood. However, the upcoming spring and summer months are among the most popular times to get out on the boat. That means the… Read More »
Disturbing Data On Falls In California Nursing Homes
People are more prone to falls as they grow older, but the statistics on severe injuries and fatalities are eye-opening. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the top cause of fatalities among individuals 65 years and older. Millions of Americans in this age group take a spill… Read More »
National Safety Stand-Down: OSHA Hosts Event To Prevent Falls In Construction
Many people presume that construction is one of the most dangerous industries when it comes to workplace accidents, and the statistics support this theory. Around 20 percent of all on-the-job fatalities are in construction, at a rate of approximately 3 deaths per day. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that falls are… Read More »
