North County Injury Blog

After any kind of serious accident or situation in Vista in which another party’s negligence or intentional wrongdoing causes a personal injury, it is important to think about filing a claim for compensation. Depending upon the cause of the injury, and the type of accident or circumstances in which the injury occurred, it may be…

It is that time of the year again when clocks go forward, and residents of Oceanside and the rest of the state lose an hour of sleep. Although you might not associate a clock change with a rise in car accident rates, data shows that this is one of the most dangerous times of the…

If you slip and fall in Carlsbad — whether you are at a local store or restaurant, in a public park, or at the home of a friend or family member — is someone likely to be liable for your injuries? In other words, are you able to file a claim against a liable party…

Bicycling in Escondido and throughout Southern California is a popular activity and mode of transportation, but it can also be extremely dangerous. Whether you only ride a bicycle occasionally or you are on a bike several days a week, it is essential to understand how bike crashes happen, who is often liable, and what you…

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,…