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Monthly Archives: August 2023
Traumatic Brain Injuries to Children in California: Facts for Parents
Children are active and full of energy, and their enthusiasm for physically demanding activities can often lead to injuries. With serious accidents, your child could even suffer traumatic brain injury (TBI), a violent jolt or blow to the head that affects how the brain functions. This type of trauma occurs frequently among young people… Read More »
Train Derailments are More Common Than You Think
The recent train derailment in Ohio grabbed media attention because of the potential for contamination, effects on the environment, and risks to the surrounding area. However, there are many railroad accidents that are not covered by the news, and they happen more often than you think. According to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), there… Read More »
California Laws Cover Burn Injuries from E-Scooters
When you think about injuries in e-scooter accidents, you might imagine getting struck by a motorized vehicle or being “doored” by someone as you ride along lanes of parked cars. You probably do not expect that burn injuries are a risk, but incidents of explosions, fires, and other accidents are becoming common. According to… Read More »
Medication Errors in California Nursing Homes
Medication errors are considered adverse events in health care because of their potential to cause serious injuries and even death. Around 7,000 to 9,000 people die every year because of these mistakes, and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) receives more than 100,000 reports about mishaps. These figures are drawn from across many… Read More »
What To Do After You Were Injured in a California Bicycle Accident
California is one of the friendliest US states for bicycling, with laws, roadway features, and amenities that aim to make the ride safer and more enjoyable. Still, despite these efforts, data compiled by the California Highway Patrol (CH) reveals that the risk of bicycle accidents is high. Every year, around 170 people are killed… Read More »
Tips to Avoid Boat Accidents When Towing Water Sports in California
Boating is exhilarating fun, but many thrill-seekers in California get even more adventurous by hopping off the vessel and onto towed water sports. While these activities might have started off with waterskiing, tow sports now encompass tubing, inflatables, wakeboarding, knee boarding, and many others. Unfortunately, statistics from the California Division of Boating and Waterways… Read More »
California Car Accident Caught on Video After Tire Blowout
The video captured by a vehicle dash cam looks like something out of an action movie, but this tire blowout accident that launched a car several feet into the air actually happened in California. KTLA News Channel 5 covered the story, in which a tire malfunction occurred just as a pickup truck changed lanes…. Read More »
Always Obey These California Cruise Ship Safety Rules
Cruise ships enter and exit ports of call across the globe, and even those vessels that depart out of San Francisco Bay could be sailing in the waters of several foreign nations on just one trip. There is the potential for a disorganized, confusing cluster of safety laws with the international nature of cruise… Read More »
Dangers of Infections from Dog Bites in California
You expect a dog bite to be accompanied by immediate pain, discomfort, and swelling, but people tend to overlook what can happen in the aftermath of an animal attack. The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) reports that around 15 to 20 percent of all dog bite victims develop an infection, particularly from puncture… Read More »