Building a Safer Bike Helmet

Is bicycling a leading cause of sports-related brain injuries? Bicycling in Northern and Southern California is a popular exercise and recreational activity, and most cyclists ride with bike helmets - even though the state's law only mandates helmets for riders who are under the age of 18. While helmets offer some degree of protection, and...
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High School Football Player Suffers Head Injury

What are the concussion risks for high school football players? The high risk of concussions that football players face has widely been reported, particularly at the professional level. In response to growing concerns about the long-term consequences of head injuries, the National Football League has implemented new protocols when players appear to suffer concussions. Obviously,...
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Motorcyclist Killed After Colliding With Metro Train in Downtown L.A.  

How can motorcyclists avoid fatal accidents? More and more people are enjoying the freedom and thrills of riding motorcycles. Unfortunately, accidents involving motorcycles can turn that thrill into trauma with devastating consequences. Motorcyclists Crashes Into Metro Train A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a Metro train in downtown Los Angeles in the early morning hours just...
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Construction worker killed in downtown accident

What are the top safety hazards at construction sites? Construction workers spend their days in some of the most hazardous conditions known to man. Despite heavy OSHA regulation, construction accidents are far too common and fatalities among the construction occupations are the highest of any industry in California. Construction Worker Fatality in San Diego A construction...
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Construction Accidents in Los Angeles

What are my rights if I am injured in a construction accident in California?

Construction seems to be occurring everywhere in and around Los Angeles.  The booming construction industry is good news for the economy and the public, but it can present hazards for construction workers.  According to the Bureau of Labor...
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When Trucks Collide with Buses

What steps are being taken to enhance bus safety regulations in California? In 2014, a tractor trailer crossed over a median on Interstate 5 near Oakland and crashed into a charter bus that was carrying students on a trip to a Northern California college. Five of the students were killed along with three chaperones. Both...
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A Primer on Automobile Accident Injuries

What are some of the common injuries in automobile accidents? Whether high speed crashes or low-impact collisions, automobile accidents often result in serious injuries. At times, certain injuries may not be immediately apparent either because shock or the body's natural defenses initially mask the injury. After the body has a chance to relax, however, a...
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Lane Splitting: Proceed with Caution

Is lane splitting legal in California? In August, Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 51 into law, effectively making lane splitting legal, a practice in which motorcyclists drive between rows of stopped or moving vehicles in the same lane. While the California Vehicle Code has previously required vehicles to be driven within one lane and not...
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