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…
Train Accident Injuries and Liability
The Recent Amtrac train accident in Pennsylvania has brought to the fore the problems of the government limiting liability for Railroad accidents. Federal Law passed…
National Dog Bite Prevention Week
It’s National dog bite prevention week, May 17 – 23. The CDC reported 4.5 million people in the U.S. were bitten by dogs last year. …
Sacramento, CA Ranks High with Dog Attacks on Postal Service Carriers
Dog attacks most frequently occur on small children, the elderly and Postal Service carriers. Dog bites to postal workers continue to rise every year. The…
What if I don’t know who owns the dog that bit me?
If you were bitten by a dog and don’t know who owns the dog, contact animal control as soon as possible and file a report….
Hot Air Balloon Accidents
Riding in a hot air balloon can be an exhilarating and once in a lifetime experience. But despite its tranquility and sight seeing potential, there…
Crash Avoidance Systems
Crash avoidance features are quickly making their way into many motor vehicles. Several of the most common new technologies are forward collision warning, auto brake,…
Aggressive Driving
Aggressive driving has become an all-too-common and dangerous problem on California highways. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has named aggressive driving as a…
Retinal Detachment from Trauma
The retina is the layer of light-sensitive tissue within the eye that give us sight. It contains the “rod” and “cone” receptors and the nerves…
Tinnitus from Neck and Head Injuries
Tinnitus — a chronic condition of ringing or other sounds in the ears, the symptoms of which can range from annoying to disabling — can…
Young Drivers
Young drivers are involved in more collisions than more experienced drivers, and that is reflected in their insurance rates. Safe driving involves good judgment. Risk…
Treating Headaches Naturally
Some of my clients that have sustained severe neck injuries, traumatic brain injuries or TMJ due to their face striking the steering wheel may suffer…
Concussions In Children
Concussions or other traumatic brain injury are injuries that are not visibly evident. Insurance companies often claim that absent a visible injury no compensation…