The holiday season is upon us and it is the time of year when parents and others buy toys and games for their children. Unfortunately, not all toys and games are safe. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, CPSC, there were 254,200 toy-related injuries to children under the age of 15 in 2015…
Wrong way drivers often cause serious accidents like the one that occurred recently in La Jolla. The driver in the crash was allegedly driving the wrong way on Torrey Pines Road when he crashed head-on into another vehicle. Both drivers were seriously injured and were trapped in their vehicles. Luckily, they both survived the accident,…
Bicyclists should feel safe to ride on the area’s roads, but this was not the case for one woman who was seriously injured after falling from her bike while riding in La Jolla. The roadway was dangerous because of a large pothole that caused her to fall. The woman filed a lawsuit and recently received…
Construction projects are a necessary part of a functioning and developing society, but working in the construction industry can be dangerous. Some serious and often fatal accidents occur on construction sites. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI), fatalities in the private construction industry were up 9% in 2014…
The holiday season is one of the busiest times on the road. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day shows an increase in long-distance trips – travel of more than 50 miles from home. This year, a decrease in gas prices along with a strong economy are…
New laws and improved vehicle technology means that the roads should be getting safer. Unfortunately, a new report issued by the Department of Transportation indicates just the opposite. Statistics gathered from 2015 show that traffic deaths rose last year. These figures show that the roads may not be as safe as they should be and…
Hit and run accidents happen when the party responsible for the crash leaves the scene. Hit and run accidents are, unfortunately, all too common an occurrence. Even with police involvement, the driver may never be located. There are some important things to remember anytime you are involved in an accident with another driver who flees…
One of the most serious and dangerous medical conditions that can result from a vehicle or other accident is a traumatic brain injury. A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can be caused by a severe or sudden blow to the head. The blow can cause bruising and bleeding that can create life-threatening complications. Immediate treatment…
