Month: March 2020

Truckers and bus drivers in California should be aware that 31% of fatal crashes that occur in work zones involve at least one large vehicle. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has some tips for these drivers so that they can avoid becoming a statistic...

When many of our readers in the Los Angeles area think of the term “distracted driving” they probably envision a common scene: teenagers in a car, all on their cellphones and talking to each other, including the driver as well. And while this is certainly a common...

A blow to your head or violent motion of your body can result in a concussion. Though a traumatic brain injury, a concussion is relatively mild. Most patients recover within a week or so and suffer no lasting ill effects.  However, according to the Mayo...

With the increased popularity of ride-sharing, you may find a time when you are calling for an Uber or a Lyft. As you get into the vehicle, you may wonder how the company ensured that your driver is going to provide a safe ride. While there is no universal...

Health care providers previously viewed a bump to the head sustained during tackle football, a minor car accident, a run-in with a doorframe or falling down the stairs as a temporary injury, and something the patient could overcome with ice and rest. However, a...