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Motorcycles are subject to the same traffic laws as four-wheeled vehicles, with a few noteworthy exceptions. Riders generally need to adhere to the speed limit, monitor traffic consistently and communicate with others to ensure their safety. Frequently, motorcycle...
At the end of last year, the Los Angeles Times published a piece about the “most annoying offenses” committed by area drivers. These offenses aren’t just things like people driving for miles with their turn signal on or blasting a particularly obnoxious podcaster with...
Rear-end crashes are a relatively common traffic hazard. Even safe drivers in well-equipped vehicles are at risk of injury if another driver fails to monitor their surroundings and hits them from behind. Rear-end crashes have a strong association with whiplash and...
The professionals who operate semi-trucks must have commercial driver's licenses (CDLs). They must attend specialty courses and are expected to adhere to a much stricter standard regarding their conduct on the road. There are also many laws that apply to commercial...
Vehicle speed is one of the top considerations in the wake of determining fault for a pedestrian crash. Higher speeds significantly increase the likelihood of severe or deadly injuries. Pedestrians struck on roads with high speed limits, such as rural roads, are at...
Personality changes and behavioral changes do sometimes occur after a traumatic brain injury. This may become very clear to you if it happens to someone you love. For instance, after a car accident, you may notice your spouse acting much differently than they did...
Car crashes tend to be expensive and inconvenient. People involved in wrecks may need to arrange for alternate transportation until they repair or replace their vehicles. They need to see a doctor after a crash to treat their injuries. They may also end up stuck on...
Fractures don't usually seem like very serious car crash injuries, compared to a brain injury or an amputation. With exceptions for open or compound fractures where the bone becomes exposed, many fractures don’t receive proper consideration immediately after a crash....
Motor vehicle crashes can lead to a variety of injuries for the people who are involved in them. One of these is a spinal cord injury, which is a catastrophic injury and can lead to lifelong effects. Suffering from a spinal cord injury can result in extensive medical...