Road safety is a critical concern for all drivers. While accidents can happen at any time, certain times of day present a higher risk because of various factors, including traffic congestion, weather conditions and the behavior of drivers. To avoid unnecessary risk,...
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Catastrophic Injuries
What type of injury is deemed “catastrophic?”
A considerable number of California personal injury claims and lawsuits involve what is known as a catastrophic injury. The reality is that that the term "catastrophic injury" does get thrown around and is sometimes used in situations in which a victim’s injuries do...
Head-on collisions are rare but deadly
Head-on collisions only account for about 13% of the motor vehicle accidents in California and around the country, but they are often fatal. This type of crash happens when vehicles traveling in opposite directions strike each other, which means the force of impact is...
Brain injuries may result in a lack of empathy
Data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reveals that 2.8 million people in California and throughout America experience traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) each year. In some cases, they may experience symptoms such as anxiety, mood swings and a loss of empathy....
Vehicles need to check for motorcycles when turning left
Summer in Santa Clara and the roads are full of Harleys, Triumphs, BMWs and other large motorcycles. As city temperatures hit the 80s, you decide to join them and head off into the mountains and cooler air. Heading home, you change down through the gears and let off...
Take these steps to avoid a catastrophic biking crash
As a cyclist, one of the most important things you can do is to make sure you’re wearing protective attire when you ride your bike. While there is still a risk that you could be involved in a collision, wearing reflective gear, a helmet, padding and closed-toe shoes...
Why are spinal cord injuries so serious?
When a person suffers a spinal cord injury, there is a chance that they won’t have a full recovery, which is why this type of injury is classified as catastrophic. There are many factors that determine the extent of the recovery the person might experience. One...
How to increase your chance of surviving a motorcycle accident
Any of us who rides a motorcycle in San Jose knows we run a higher risk than car users of getting injured or killed. The accident statistics can be scary, but no one has come up with statistics to show the other side of the equation -- how life-affirming getting out...
Catastrophic injuries are difficult to define, but help is in your reach
To victims, almost any serious personal injury feels catastrophic. Not only do they suffer the immediate effects of the injury, they must also cope with the aftermath and any continuing medical issues. In legal terms, it is difficult to find a widely accepted answer...
What are the primary causes of pedestrian traffic fatalities?
San Jose sees a rather large number of pedestrian/auto collisions today in comparison to previous years. In 2018, there were 52 people involved in auto crashes who passed away. Twenty-four of these individuals were pedestrians. That’s a large jump from just a few...