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03Nov 2021 by Pat Geddie
Choques Fatales de Camiones

Choques Fatales de Camiones

Auto Accident
La conducción de camiones es uno de los trabajos más dominantes en el estado de California, pero también es una ocupación peligrosa y arriesgada. Los camiones soportan grandes cantidades de peso cuando transportan carga, su tamaño los vuelve inestables mientras están en la carretera y los conductores de camiones tienen una cantidad limitada de visión mientras conducen por las carreteras pobladas de California. No es de extrañar que California haya promediado más de 250 muertes por accidentes de camión por año, y en 2020, los accidentes de camiones grandes representaron 10% de todas las muertes vehiculares en nuestro estado. En California, las carreteras I-5 e I-10 por sí solas tienen un promedio de más de mil accidentes de camiones por año. Debido a su gran tamaño, los camiones involucrados en…
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03Nov 2021 by Pat Geddie
Distracciones Comunes de los Conductores de Camiones

Distracciones Comunes de los Conductores de Camiones

Truck Accident
Mientras conducen por la carretera, los conductores de camiones deben prestar atención a su conducción durante largas distancias y largos períodos de tiempo. Esto significa que están sujetos a una gran cantidad de distracciones potenciales durante sus viajes largos que pueden representar un riesgo para otros conductores, en caso de que las distracciones desvíen la atención del conductor del camión de la carretera. En la era de la tecnología, la conducción distraída es un problema importante para los conductores, especialmente para los conductores profesionales que pasan la mayor parte de su tiempo en la carretera. Según la Administración Nacional de Seguridad del Tráfico en las Carreteras (NHTSA), la conducción distraída estaba relacionada con 3,450 muertes en un año reciente, representando el 9.2% de todas las muertes relacionadas con vehículos de…
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03Nov 2021 by Pat Geddie
Todas las lesiones de columna causadas por choques causan parálisis

Todas las lesiones de columna causadas por choques causan parálisis

Auto Accident
Una lesión de la médula espinal (SCI, por sus siglas en inglés) es un daño al conjunto compacto de células y nervios que envía y recibe señales del cerebro hacia y desde el resto del cuerpo. La médula espinal se extiende desde la parte inferior del cerebro hasta la zona lumbar. Las lesiones de la médula espinal pueden ser causadas por una lesión directa a la propia médula espinal o por daño a los tejidos y huesos (vértebras) que rodean la médula espinal. Este daño puede resultar en cambios temporales o permanentes en la sensación, el movimiento, la fuerza y las funciones corporales debajo del sitio de la lesión. La pérdida esperada de la función motora y el grado de parálisis que se puede esperar de una lesión de la…
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29Oct 2021 by Pat Geddie
Drivers Don’t Always Share the Road With Cyclists

Drivers Don’t Always Share the Road With Cyclists

Bicycle Accident
It is undeniable that sharing the road between automobiles and bicycles can be a problematic task, particularly because of the nature of the vehicles. Bicycles are very different vehicles than cars and trucks. Since they aren’t motorized and require manual work to operate, they aren’t capable of moving as quickly. Furthermore, they are small and more difficult to see.  Motor vehicle users don’t always ensure they are properly sharing the road with their cycling counterparts. To help prevent hitting bicycles while driving a vehicle, drivers should be sure to be: Indicate when passing a cyclist of your intent to pass.Check your blind spots carefully when changing lanes, opening your door, when preparing to turn, or when traversing an intersection.Travel at a safe following distance from any bicycle. Be especially careful…
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29Oct 2021 by Pat Geddie
Common Truck Driver Distractions

Common Truck Driver Distractions

Truck Accident
While driving the road, truck drivers have to pay attention to their driving for long distances and long periods of time. This means they are subjected to a myriad of potential distractions during their long trips that can pose a risk for other drivers, should the distractions take the truck driver’s attention off the road.  In the age of technology, distracted driving is a major issue for drivers, especially professional drivers who spend most of their time on the road. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving was linked to 3,450 deaths in a recent year, making up 9.2% of all motor vehicle-related fatalities.  The distractions of technology compound the risks of distracted truck drivers on the modern road. This can be a dangerous scenario for…
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29Oct 2021 by Pat Geddie
Tour Bus Crashes

Tour Bus Crashes

Bus Accident
A good majority of tourists make use of tour buses to reach their destinations within the State of California. Unfortunately, in spite of the advantages of tour buses, they also cause major traffic accidents in and around Beverly Hills. Due to their large size and unwieldy nature, tour buses can be difficult to drive, especially in heavily populated areas. This can lead to accidents involving other cars or pedestrians that occur more frequently because of all the tour bus traffic in California.  There are particular reasons why bus accidents occur in California, and these include: The driver fails to follow traffic rules - California is one of the states with the most traffic rules, but despite this, many drivers fail to adhere to the implemented laws. When a tour bus…
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29Oct 2021 by Pat Geddie
You Can Sustain a Brain Injury with a Bicycle Helmet

You Can Sustain a Brain Injury with a Bicycle Helmet

Bicycle Accident
When you think of traumatic brain injuries in sports, you might generally think of football players and the risks they face in the heavy contact sport. You might not realize that the sport with the most frequent traumatic brain injuries for its participants is actually cycling, with more traumatic brain injuries coming from this sport than any other. Perhaps it is the large volume of people that participate in the sport of cycling that leads to these figures, but the fact remains that cycling exposes you to a higher risk for traumatic brain injuries, even if you are wearing a helmet. That is not to say that helmets do not provide protection against traumatic brain injuries for cyclists. Studies show that wearing a bicycle helmet can reduce the risk of…
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29Oct 2021 by Pat Geddie
How A Fracture Can Disrupt Your Life

How A Fracture Can Disrupt Your Life

Personal Injury
Fractures are a common injury that might not have long-term symptoms, and with the proper treatment, the majority of breaks heal quickly and easily. A broken bone usually takes four to eight weeks to heal, depending on the health and age of the patient, as well as the location and severity of the break. However, there are some fractures that can have a long-term impact on your body, as well as your life. Usually, the length of time that the break takes to heal is dependent on the type of fracture experienced and the amount of damage that has been done to the bone, as well as the surrounding ligaments and muscles. Here are five long-term effects of bone fractures: Nerve damageDecreased strength & increased discomfortJoint problemsAnxiety & depressionInability to…
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29Oct 2021 by Pat Geddie
When Is It Time To Call A Car Accident Attorney?

When Is It Time To Call A Car Accident Attorney?

Auto Accident
When you are injured in a car accident, your first priority should be your safety and getting the medical care you need for your injuries.  The second task you must undertake as a victim is gathering as much evidence about the crash scene and its cause as possible, including giving the police your side of the story to go in the report. After all of this, it is time to contact a car accident attorney in order to ensure you protect your rights to a legal claim arising from the accident. Whether you sustain an injury immediately after the accident occurs or whether you only start to feel an injury days later following the accident, the discovery of an injury means it is time to contact an attorney who handles…
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29Oct 2021 by Pat Geddie
Fatal Truck Crashes

Fatal Truck Crashes

Truck Accident
Truck driving is one of the most dominant jobs in the State of California, but it is also a dangerous and risky occupation. Trucks carry heavy amounts of weight when transporting cargo, their size makes them unstable while on the road, and truck drivers have a limited amount of vision while driving across California’s populated highways. It is no surprise that California has averaged more than 250 truck accident deaths per year, and in 2020, large truck accidents accounted for 10% of all vehicle fatalities in our state. In California, the I-5 and I-10 highways alone average over a thousand truck accidents per year. Due to their large size, trucks involved in traffic accidents carry a higher risk of causing serious injury or death when they crash. Those on the…
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