Passenger and commercial vehicles all have blind spots, which are areas that are difficult to see just by looking out the window. If another vehicle is in your blind spot, you might not see it until after you decide to make a lane change or a left turn. There are a...
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How vehicle color may influence accident rates
The color of your car may be an important factor in determining whether you'll be involved in an accident while traveling in California or elsewhere. This is because your car may be easier or harder to see depending on its hue. For instance, orange may be easier to...
Construction workers face multiple on-the-job risks
Construction workers are at risk of severe injuries on the job, especially when they deal with negligently maintained locations, defective equipment or dangerous behavior from other contractors on the California location. Of course, any worker may suffer a serious...
Three potential ways surviving sexual assault can affect you
California is home to some of the most prestigious universities in the United States, including Stanford University and the California Institute of Technology. Unfortunately, some students eager to receive a higher education could become victims of sexual assault....
What to know about catastrophic injuries
A catastrophic injury is loosely defined as one that has a lasting impact on your life. For example, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be considered catastrophic as it may require weeks or months of rehab in a California hospital to recover from. Broken bones, organ...
What happens after sexual trauma?
Sexual harassment in California is higher than the national average for both men and women. Sexual trauma often causes long-lasting detrimental effects on a person's mental health, relationships and quality of life. PTSD The development of PTSD in victims of sexual...
Common summer driving hazards to look out for
Memorial Day is the unofficial start to the summer in California and elsewhere. As a result, many more people are slated to hit the roads to travel from one destination to another. Unfortunately, that means there are certain summer driving hazards to avoid. More...
ACL injuries can affect your brain
California residents enjoy a wide range of athletic and physical activities. And these activities can lead to injury from time to time, some minor and others more severe. An ACL tear, a rupture of a critical ligament in the knee, is one of the more serious injuries...
Methods for reducing heat stress risk for construction workers
Construction workers laboring under the hot sun are a common sight in California. Their physical exertion combined with hot temperatures enhances their risk of heat stress and heat-related injuries (HRI). HRIs frequently send workers to emergency rooms. Conditions...
Car accidents and chest pain
After a car accident in California, you might not know if you have significant injuries that could lead to a lengthy recovery, surgery, or death. While chest pain is a common symptom after an accident, there's no way to know the severity of your injuries until a...