The California wildfires were devastating, leaving incredible destruction in their path and so many people without a home. What is worse, many of those homeowners whose homes were destroyed did not have fire insurance for their properties. Steps to take First, assess...
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). Pedestrians, motorists, bicyclists or truck drivers can suffer the consequences of a brain injury, with irreversible damage to mobility, speech, memory and sensation. Brain injury signs may...
Traumatic brain injuries are one of the major causes of death and disability resulting from California car accidents. Ranging from mild to severe, TBIs occur when the head receives a severe blow or if a sharp object penetrates the skull and can cause short-term and...
In California, there are around 33,000 diagnoses of traumatic brain injuries every year. Car accidents are one of the top causes of TBIs. Sports injuries, falls and any other accident or intentional assault that affects the head could cause an injury to the brain. The...
Motor vehicle accidents can have a significant impact on the brain. The brain is a vulnerable organ that rests inside your skull: A sudden blow or violent shaking might lead to lifelong damage. If you got into a car crash in California, it's important to understand...
Drivers benefit from maintaining focused attention on the roads. Humans can't always avoid distractions, but they must be vigilant when operating automobiles. Distracted driving-related crashes could result in fatalities, giving people a good reason to stay alert when...
Getting assaulted or involved in a motor vehicle accident that results in a traumatic brain injury can be devastating, both emotionally and cognitively. This injury occurs due to a quick jolt or blows to the head, injuring the brain. Experiencing a TBI can lead to...
Thanks to the overly-dramatized portrayal of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in popular media, many people assume they would notice a brain injury right away after a crash. People often display dramatic bleeding or simply lose consciousness entirely when a movie or...
Texting while driving is prohibited in California and many other states, but these laws have done little to stem the problem. The number of people killed or seriously injured each year in car accidents caused by texting drivers is difficult to calculate because...
California residents faced with a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, often experience a drastic change in their lives. They may have to go through extensive therapy and might never be able to work again in some cases. The carelessness and negligence of others may be...