NOVATO PERSONAL INJURY BLOG
Teen drivers run greater risks during 100 deadliest days
Any parent in California knows that teenagers, being inexperienced behind the wheel, are more liable to be in a crash than adults are. The risk goes up even more during what are called the 100 deadliest days, which span from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Between 2008 and...
Drowsy driving, and why it is so dangerous
Plenty of drivers in California head out on the road while in a drowsy state of mind, yet few are aware of the dangers. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety estimates that there are 328,000 car crashes every year that are caused by drowsy drivers. Of these, 109,000...
Pedestrian fatalities increase over the decade
Pedestrian deaths have been on the rise in the United States. California, together with four other states that make up 33% of the population, accounts for nearly half of all pedestrian deaths in the U.S. Changes in other motor vehicle accident data According to the...
TBIs in slip-and-fall accident cases
Many people in California and across the U.S. injure their head by slipping, tripping or falling on another's property. Traumatic brain injuries are the worst of these types of injuries and can have long-lasting effects. TBI victims may experience mental impairment,...
Older cars more liable to be in defect-related crashes
Many California residents own older vehicles, and there is good reason for this. Many don't have the money to spend on a newer vehicle, and after all, a car can last 15 years or more and sometimes run for 300,000 miles. The problem, though, is that owners may not...
Questions yet unanswered after fatal collision
Investigators must often work for days, even weeks, to determine all the factors that may or may not have been involved in a particular car accident. A fatal collision occurred on a recent Friday evening in California. Police say preliminary investigations did not...
What is whiplash and how is it caused?
The sudden impact of a rear-end collision is a frightening experience. A surprise to most drivers, these crashes often cause a condition called whiplash. Most Californians are familiar with this term, but not the specific medical implications. Whiplash is a painful...
The risk of drowning increases with summer
With summer drawing close, Californians are looking forward to the prospect of spending more time in the water. From public pools to the Pacific Ocean, swimming offers Californians incredible exercise, relief from the heat and a fun activity for those kids on summer...
Teaching kids to stay safe around dogs
A dog bite can be serious for a young child. Apart from the physical injury, emotional trauma may occur, resulting in issues like post-traumatic stress disorder or a lifelong phobia of dogs. Because most people frequently have contact with dogs, whether with their...
Pandemic effect: California motor vehicle crashes drop by half
If you drive northeast of Novato for about an hour, you will arrive on the campus of the University of California, Davis. Because of our state’s shelter-in-place order, a drive to Davis is unlikely to be slowed by traffic congestion. We can all see the dramatic...
