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Some types of motor vehicle accidents tend to be more serious than others. Head-on collisions can be among the most damaging and sometimes deadly. Such was the case on Highway 1 near Lompoc, California, last Friday evening when a head-on collision between two cars resulted in the death of one vehicle occupant and serious injuries to two more. City, county,…
Vertebral disks are structures found between the bones of your spine. They have a rubber-like consistency and serve to cushion your vertebrae. There are two basic parts of a vertebral disk: a tough outer shell surrounding a gelatinous nucleus. The soft inner layer can push through the outer layer if the latter becomes torn. The medical term for this is…
For many Los Angeles area drivers, there is no better way to move across the valley than on a motorcycle. Unfortunately, this is not the safest way to travel. Due to the lack of protection afforded by a car’s frame and safety features, collisions involving a motorcycle typically result in life-altering injuries or rider fatalities. Science Daily reports that look-but-fail-to-see…
It does not take much to spark a raging wildfire in California. Once it gets started, it can burn for weeks and take lives. Homes go up in flames and people at nearby campgrounds may find themselves trapped in the fire. These are just some of the gruesome ways Californians became injured and lost their loved ones over the years…
Burns are among the most excruciating injuries. According to StatPearls, about 500,000 Americans each year receive treatment for burns. House fires, car crashes, and on-the-job accidents are the most common causes of burns, outside of those sustained by service members in combat. Concurrent injuries In motor vehicle accidents, burn injuries often occur in conjunction with other severe injuries. It is…
Many people living in California are pet owners. Dogs are one of the most common pets. Unfortunately, the more dogs there are, the more bite attacks there are. When dogs attack victims in California, how does this affect their daily life? Discussions of dog bite attacks often focus on the physical damage. This makes sense, as physical damage from a…
Most teenagers look forward to the day they get their driver’s license, and even some parents experience the excitement for the day. However, this age group has the highest rate of accidents, and many of them are fatal. There are numerous reasons why teens are high risk drivers, and there are things parents can do to reduce this risk. According…
Losing a loved one to the negligence of another person is a horrible situation. The law provides you with the ability to seek damages from the responsible party. However, it depends on your relationship with the deceased and other relationships he or she had. There is a hierarchy of who may make claims under the law. California Legislative Information explains…
When you drive, you have to share the roadway with a variety of vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Pedestrians are the most vulnerable of those, so it is your responsibility as a driver to watch out for them and yield the right of way to avoid accidents. The law is very specific on when you have the right of way and…
Sometimes injuries in California do not impact your life immediately following the injury. Perhaps you have debated on whether to file a lawsuit against the business or person. However, you do not have forever to file a suit if you plan to receive any compensation. The California Courts specify the statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits. While some crimes…