Seat Belt Use for the Expecting Mother
Should I wear my seat belt while pregnant? If an expectant mother has been online, it may be she has come across articles mentioning the…
Umbilical Cord Prolapse Due to Premature Birth
It is rare for pregnant women to experience vaginal cord prolapse. Of the 1 in 300 cases that this happens, most vaginal cord prolapses are for reasons…
Trauma and Pregnancy
With trauma and pregnancy, the trauma has two patients to manage—the mother and the unborn fetus. The various things done in dealing with a pregnant…
Facial Trauma
Facial trauma has been studied by many major institutions. In one study of more than 10,000 people with facial injuries, it was found that 38…
Accidental Drownings in Swimming Pools
A backyard swimming pool is a wonderful opportunity for family exercise and recreation, and a spa is a great way for adults and kids to…
Give Bikes Three Feet
Did you know that as of September 16, 2014, California motorist have been required to “give bikes three feet” when passing in the same direction…
Bicycle Helmet Laws
By the late 1980s, states in the U.S. began adopting a variety of bicycle helmet laws to improve safety and reduce serious injuries. Studies have…
California Leads in Dog Bite Claims
Dog Bite Claims in California A recent study revealed California has the largest number of dog bite claims in the U.S….
Low Amniotic Fluid after a Car Accident
In my practice, I have seen on more than one occasion, pregnant women diagnosed with low amniotic fluid after a car accident. In some cases,…
I’m Pregnant and Just Got in a Car Accident
Without a doubt, most expectant mother’s will go to their OBGYN, an emergency room or an urgent care center after a car accident. The overall health…
Workers Comp Death Benefits in California
It can be overwhelming when your loved one dies in a workplace accident. In addition to the immense sorrow and struggle to meet each new…
Motorcyclist in Elk Grove- Some Stats to Know
As an Elk Grove personal injury lawyer since 1982, I’ve had occasion to represent hundred’s of motorcyclist’s and their families and discover quite a bit…
Diagnosis and Treatment of a Spine Injuries
When a person has spinal pain, plain film x-rays can be done that will show the outline of the bone and will detect the presence…
Spine and Facet Injuries
Spinal Anatomy The spine consists of 33 separate bones that are carefully stacked one on top of the other. There are multiple muscles and ligaments…
Driving with Kids
We all have heard about the dangers of distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding, etc., but do we ever stop to consider the dangers involved with…
Wrong Way Drivers
Tragic stories about wrong-way drivers and resultant horrific accidents on Sacramento freeways have been all over the news lately. Fourteen confirmed lives have been claimed…