Everyone knows that drunk driving is dangerous. It is easy to avoid drunk driving yourself by simply avoid driving after consuming alcohol. Unfortunately, you cannot control the actions of others. You may never know when there are intoxicated motorists on the...
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Construction’s “Fatal Four” cause majority of worker deaths
While many employers take strides to make sure their construction sites are as safe as possible for their workers, others are less thorough, and in some cases, their negligence leads to serious, life-changing injuries and even death. Nowadays, the majority of...
How often are truck drivers abusing drugs and alcohol?
Today’s commercial truck drivers have undeniably tough jobs, and statistics from the American Addiction Centers show that many of them are responding to the difficult nature of their profession by using drugs or alcohol while at work. Many regular motorists feel...
How a bump on the head may turn into brain damage
In a car accident, everything happens so quickly that you may not remember all the details. It is also possible some details are missing because you bumped your head and suffered a brief loss of consciousness. Because you have no memory of the blow, you may not...
Motorcycle accidents and post-traumatic stress disorder
Motorcycle accidents do not often end with riders walking away without serious injuries. Many collisions cause victims to suffer post-traumatic stress disorder. PTSD does not always show up right away. It can take weeks, months and in some case, years. Immediate...
Motorcycle accidents: Safety gear prevents catastrophic injuries
Most motorists in California are aware of how dangerous motor vehicle collisions can be. Knowing those dangers does not stop some motorcyclists from taking to the streets without proper safety and riding gear. Because motorcyclists have considerably less protection on...
Be a good journalist and photographer following a car crash
Perhaps you studied journalism in school and were taught the five Ws: who, what, where, when and why. You can put these questions to good use following a car accident. In addition to jotting down notes, you can take pictures to put the details together.First things...
Construction workers at high risk of TBI
When you work construction in California, your various worksites usually are busy, noisy and hectic places. Sometimes they also can be dangerous. Considering that you often must perform your work on ladders, scaffolding and/or roofs, you run a high risk of...
Child pedestrian dangers rise when school starts
The start of the school year can be exciting or disappointing, depending on your child. However, going back to school shouldn’t also be dangerous. Unfortunately for many children in California and elsewhere who walk or bike to school, the beginning of the school...
What does failure to supervise mean for construction accidents?
Despite the word "supervisor," your supervisor may not always be watching, or supervising, you. For example, construction workers often carry out many tasks independently with little need for someone to be glued to their side every minute of work. So, if you...
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