Riding a motorcycle is a convenient, efficient and enjoyable way to commute and get around. But riding a motorcycle also puts you at a higher risk of getting into an injurious or fatal accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that in 2019,...
After suffering a spinal cord injury, your focus likely falls to the partial or total paralysis you experienced as a result of your accident. In addition to losing some or all of your feeling and mobility, a spinal cord injury may also cause secondary problems that...
After suffering from a blow to the head, it is not always easy to immediately tell if you have a brain injury. Some forms of traumatic brain injury - TBI - are severe and will show almost right after the incident. Others can take hours or even days to manifest. It is...
When the police come knocking on your door, it might feel like a knee-jerk reaction to just let them in. After all, you have likely grown up hearing that police will leave you alone if you have done nothing wrong. But as we age, we realize that this is not always the...
When you take a blow to the head, you will likely end up dealing with an injury to the brain as well. Moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI) often have the most dramatic effects on your overall health, as well as the longest-lasting changes to your life on...
Drug-related charges have the potential to affect many aspects of your life, from your employment and personal relationships to your finances and reputation. Some people find themselves wrongly accused of a drug-related offense, while others fail to secure a favorable...
When drivers get behind the wheel, most of them know that they could face DUI charges if they get pulled over and their blood alcohol content is .08 or higher. However, the tricky part is knowing when someone has reached that limit. Alcohol affects people in different...
Brain injuries affect many people in California and across the U.S. every year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, car accidents are a major cause of traumatic brain injuries and death. Brain damage can be difficult to spot, as it can take...
Falling victim to sexual harassment in a California place of employment is bad enough. Yet, research shows that many sexual harassment claimants also face termination or retaliation after making their experiences public. According to Mercury News, a study of about...
As someone with a disability, you work better in a modified work environment. You know you have the right to reasonable accommodation, but what does that look like? The ADA National Network explores reasonable accommodation in the workplace. Protect your right to work...