North County Injury Blog

If you suffer a brain injury in San Clemente, are you more likely than someone who has not suffered a brain injury to be diagnosed with brain cancer later on? In other words, is there a link between a person sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their future risk of brain cancer? According to…

Have you or someone you love sustained a concussion in a motor vehicle collision in Rancho Bernardo or another type of accident in Southern California? Whether you or a loved one recently sustained a concussion in an accident for the first time or now suffered a subsequent concussion, you may wonder: how many concussions are…

Do bicycle helmets actually prevent serious brain injuries when bike accidents happen in Poway or elsewhere in Southern California? In other words, do bike helmet laws make cycling safer? And do laws requiring bicycle helmets actually have their intended effect, or are there unintended consequences, too? A recent article in Slate discusses the “cult” of…

If you get behind the wheel of a car in Escondido or elsewhere in Southern California, you should not have to worry that you will be at risk of getting hurt in a serious crash caused by a motorist who is texting while driving. Yet despite California’s ban on texting while driving, many motorists continue…

Parents and guardians in San Marcos and throughout Southern California rely on daycare centers and preschools to provide care for their kids while they are working. Whenever you drop off your child at a daycare center or a preschool, you should be able to expect that your child will receive quality care and will not…

Distracted driving crashes occur much too frequently in Encinitas and throughout Southern California. Whether a distracted driving collision happens at high speed on the I-5 or on a local road, the consequences can be devastating. In 2020 alone, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 3,142 people were killed in distracted driving accidents,…

School bus accidents in Vista are caused by many different factors, from driver error to vehicle defects to roadway hazards. It is important for parents and caregivers to understand some of the most common causes of school bus accidents and to take measures to prevent child injuries. You will need help identifying the liable party…

The holiday season is approaching, which means that certain types of injury risks will increase in Carlsbad and throughout Southern California. While the holiday season brings an opportunity for recreational activities and gatherings with friends and family, various aspects of the holiday season also bring safety hazards. Who is liable for holiday injuries, and how…

Motor vehicle accidents in Oceanside can be devastating under any circumstances, whether they result from another driver’s negligence or because of a hazardous condition on the roadway. When another party is responsible for a traffic collision that causes injuries, it is critical to work with a lawyer to find out about seeking compensation and to…

After suffering a personal injury in Valley Center or elsewhere in Southern California, it can be difficult to know how to proceed with a claim for compensation. If you discuss your injury with friends or family members, or with trustworthy co-workers, you might hear differing perspectives on filing an insurance claim or suing the at-fault…