Child bit by Dog

Dog bites can cause significant injuries including fractures. Common places that a dog will attack are to the leg, face, hand, or neck. Because a…

Broken Shoulders from Accidents Broken shoulders from accidents are frequent. A broken shoulder is often referred to as a fractured humerus. The humerus is the…

Hip fractures most often occur in front end impacts. There are several types of hip fractures. Some fractures near the femur bone and joints may…

There is little doubt based on safety studies that vehicle airbags offer protection against severe injuries in automobile collisions; that said, the deployment of airbags…

Suffered a Broken Arm? You’ve broken your arm, it’s in a cast and you are suddenly feeling very restricted. Things you normally took for granted…

The Safety of Motorcycle Helmets Motorcycle helmets aren’t a complete preventative against facial and head trauma. A study was done that looked at helmet type…

The first study looks at the total count per year of spinal injuries in automobile crashes using data from 1994 to 2011. It looked at…

Statistics reveal that nearly all skateboard accidents involve a minor children, usually under the age of 15.  Approximately, eighty-five percent of all skateboarding accidents involve…

  The wet and cold weather of winter brings with it slippery walking surfaces and fall hazards.  There are many types of injuries common to…

The days are getting shorter and cooler, and we here in Sacramento are hoping for lots of rain this winter to help our drought.  In…

Many motorcyclists have experienced the feeling of being “invisible” to other drivers on the road, and unfortunately some have suffered the results of major impacts…

The number of trucking accidents has increased significantly over the last two decades. Federal laws and regulations govern the trucking industry. These laws establish standards…

Most motorcyclists have an additional form of transportation besides their motorcycle. In fact, many use their car as their principal form of transportation and the…

It’s Better to Ride Once the Storm has Passed Most motorcyclists avoid riding in the rain. Not only does rain affect stability and traction, but…

Post-traumatic arthritis is a form of osteoarthritis ( wearing away of cartilage in the joint) that is caused or aggravated by trauma. It is estimated…

Knee injuries in motor vehicle accidents are often called dashboard knee injuries because the person slips beneath the car restraints and slams their knees on…