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Motorcycle Collisions with Left-Turning Vehicles

Motorcycle Collisions with Left-Turning Vehicles

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…

How Old To Ride On Back Of Motorcycle in California?

How Old To Ride On Back Of Motorcycle in California?

  As illustrated in the above YouTube video, true lovers of motorcycles, want to pass this love on to their children.  (Incidentally, there was significant…

Working with Neuropsychologists in brain injury cases

Working with Neuropsychologists in brain injury cases

Neuropsychologists are scientists with advanced training in detecting injuries to the brain and how such injuries affect an injured person. While most people believe neurologists…

Traumatic Brain Injury Caused by Automobile Accidents

Traumatic Brain Injury Caused by Automobile Accidents

Brain trauma can occur during an auto collision when the head hits the windshield or steering wheel. The skull does not have to have been…

Edward Smith
September 10, 2014
Closed Head Injury and Maxillofacial Trauma

Closed Head Injury and Maxillofacial Trauma

In some cases, patients sustaining trauma to the head and neck area will have both closed head injuries and maxillofacial trauma. Of the two, closed…

Train Accident Statistics

Train Accident Statistics

Approximately every 115 minutes, someone or something is struck by a train; almost 50 % of all collisions happen at railroad crossings when the automatic…

Motorcycle Crashes

Motorcycle Crashes

When looking at motorcycle and other motor vehicle accident statistics, it’s clear that there are more accidents for motorcycles than there are for motor vehicles….

Unique Injuries in Motorcyclists

Unique Injuries in Motorcyclists

Motorcyclists are in a unique position as riders on the road. They ride on two wheels, which is an inherently unstable position. They ride without…

Guardrail Crashes

Guardrail Crashes

Guardrails are found on roads and are designed to keep vehicles from traveling into an area more dangerous than the road. They often deflect the…

Long-term Implications of Head Injuries

Long-term Implications of Head Injuries

Head injuries, particularly traumatic brain injuries, are a common complication of motor vehicle accidents; some people recover fully from their traumatic brain injury or have…

Traumatic Brain Injury & Aggression

Traumatic Brain Injury & Aggression

Traumatic brain injury is a common cause of permanent disability in patients who have had a severe automobile accident. The injury can affect mood, speech,…

Spoke Injuries in Motorcycles and Bicycles

Spoke Injuries in Motorcycles and Bicycles

Both motorcyclists and cyclists can sustain spoke injuries if not wearing the proper footwear. Bicyclists get more spoke injuries than motorcyclists because two riders will…

Motorcycle Accident Rates

Motorcycle Accident Rates

Riding a motorcycle is inherently dangerous. Not only is it a small and easily hidden vehicle on a road with large vehicles on it, but…

Burns from Motor Vehicles

Burns from Motor Vehicles

People can sustain burns and heat-related injuries from their motor vehicle. Children, pets and the elderly are at the highest risk of injury. Such injuries…

Dynamics of Motorcycle Accidents

Dynamics of Motorcycle Accidents

In looking at motorcycle injuries, researchers have discovered that those motorcyclists involved in what’s known as an approach-turn crash were injured more likely than any…