Just signed into law, California becomes the first state to legalize lane splitting. What does this mean for motorists? For the most part, the AB 51 takes all of the gray areas out of what is essentially a very complex legal issue. Let's explore what has changed. In...
Month: August 2016
Dealing with medical malpractice
Patients visit healthcare facilities to get properly diagnosed and treated. Occasionally health care professionals might make errors that can cause further injury to the patient. Medical malpractice is the negligence of a healthcare provider leading to further injury....
Car accidents can be caused by distracted driving
An accident is unexpected and can happen at any given time, especially if the driver is distracted. Distracted driving includes driving while being drowsy. Lack of sleep and fatigue due to long drives can also cause carelessness and negligence that results in an...
Fleeing the scene of a car accident
Getting into a car accident can trigger some basic human instincts. The first impulse humans usually get after doing something wrong is to flee the scene. However, fleeing the scene of a car accident might lead to severe consequences down the road. Leaving without...
Motorcycle accidents and helmet laws
Motorcyclists are at risk of severe head and neck injuries because they are always exposed. This is why helmets are the most important piece of protective gear you can wear. They protect the head from possible skull fractures and brain injuries. Helmets save many...
Auto Accidents and Spinal Cord Injuries: The Hard Facts
Your spinal cord is a vital structure that allows your brain to send signals throughout your body to control movement, breathing and senses of touch and feel. This essential bundle of nerves and fibers extends down your back, between your brain stem and your tail...
