A driver’s license comes with a lot of responsibility. Behind the wheel of a car, drivers can cause significant property damage, serious injury, or even death. Traffic accidents happen every minute in the United States, and any of these accidents result in preventable injury or death. An estimated 25-30% of all traffic collisions are caused by distracted driving.
The 4th of July holiday is a much anticipated time of celebration—perhaps, even more, this year as we are in the tail-end of the COVID-19 pandemic. This Independence Day will be one of the first celebrations, for many people, since social distancing and face mask mandates have been lifted. As the pandemic restrictions are winding down, more people will likely be on the road this weekend, and—unfortunately—a higher number of people will be on the road after consuming alcohol.
Car crashes can cause a wide range of injuries. Sometimes, the harm is apparent, like when a person breaks a bone. Other times, the injuries are less obvious and may take time to discover or diagnose. Fibromyalgia is one of these types of conditions, and it can cause a great deal of pain and psychological stress for victims who develop it after a car crash.
With summer just around the corner, the beginning of the end of the COVID-19 pandemic is here. Social distancing restrictions are easing up as a large number of Americans have been vaccinated. For the first time in over a year, large events are being planned and families are travelling long distances. This upcoming Memorial Day weekend, individuals and families will be getting on the road to meet friends and loved ones. The days of deserted and empty streets are over. For many, the upcoming Memorial Day weekend will be the first road trip or vacation they’ve embarked on in a long time. Unfortunately, celebratory holiday weekends come with an unfortunate rise in drunk drivers and traffic accidents.
As parents, one of the first steps we take in preparing for bringing home our babies from the hospital is to buy and install a child car seat. However, what most parents may not clearly understand is which car seat is the safest and most age-appropriate for their child. Using the correct car safety seat or booster can help decrease the risk of death or serious injury by more than 70%.
On the morning of February 23, 2021, legendary golf champion, Tiger Woods was involved in a serious single-vehicle rollover accident on a steep stretch of Hawthorne Boulevard; located on the border of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates. Woods was traveling northbound on the curved road when his car rolled over and sustained serious damage. Fortunately, Woods was not fatally injured and was conscious when emergency responders rescued him from the vehicle then flew him to a nearby hospital. As a result of the accident, he sustained devastating injuries to his right leg that have jeopardized his career.
