If you are the victim of a vehicle crash, even one as minor as a rear-end collision, you might feel OK afterward and believe you have no injuries. However, visiting a doctor promptly is a good idea for more than one reason. How the body reacts The human body is not...
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How does wrongful death work in California?
The loss of a loved one due to the negligence of another person opens the door for you to file a wrongful death claim in court. You can secure damages and hold the other person accountable for the incident by filing a claim. California Legislative Information explains...
What to avoid after being injured in a car accident
In the moments after a motor vehicle accident, it is sometimes difficult to know exactly what you should do. You may feel overwhelmed or have sustained serious injuries. Here are the steps to avoid after sustaining an injury from a car wreck. Failing to get medical...
Four family members killed in Nevada County car accident
It might come as a surprise to learn that many motorists understand that the risk of experiencing a car accident is ever-present. Yet even knowing that this potential danger exists, countless still travel by car every day. The lack of reluctance to do does not...
Looking at data on driver fatigue
You need to keep an eye out for many hazards while driving, from other drivers under the influence of alcohol to bad weather that results in poor visibility or slick roads. However, drowsy driving remains a major problem on roadways across the country and there are...
California’s drunk driving problem
California frequently leads the nation in many trends. When it comes to strengthening laws designed to crack down on drunk drivers, the state has been among the first nationally to make people who choose to drive drunk experience harsher consequences. From the use of...
The importance of properly restraining children
A California driver can obey all the rules of the road, drive responsibly and still get into an accident that leads to injury or death. This is because there is no foolproof way to account for other drivers on the road. Impaired drivers especially pose a risk to...
What to do if you suspect abuse, neglect at a nursing home
If you have a loved one in a nursing home, you should be able to expect that he or she is receiving capable, dignified care. You should be able to expect that your loved one is in good hands and feels safe. Unfortunately, this isn't the case for too many California...
Are prescription medications necessarily good for your health?
When you visit the doctor because of a health concern, they often give you a prescription to treat the problem or reduce your symptoms. And while in many cases prescription medications are successful in treating illness, they do not work the same for everyone who...
What can you do if you are injured in rehab?
After surgery to treat a serious injury or medical condition, recovery often requires time in a rehabilitation center. But what happens if the place that was supposed to help you get better leaves you with more injuries? Rehabilitation centers are often a part of...