Concussions After Collisions

A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that occurs as a consequence of an injury to the head. Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) refers to a complex set of symptoms that develops in some people who have sustained a head injury and includes headaches, dizziness,...

California Distracted Driving Laws: Do They Lag Behind New Technology?

California Distracted Driving Laws: Do They Lag Behind New Technology? Many people in Westlake Village have experienced near misses or outright accidents involving distracted drivers. A 2013 survey from California’s Office of Traffic Safety found that almost 7...

Bill Would Use Amber Alert System To Find Hit-And-Run Drivers

On behalf of Armando Berriz Proposal comes after steep rise in hit-and-run accidents in Los Angeles A state lawmaker has introduced a bill that would use California’s Amber Alert system to catch hit-and-run drivers, according to the Los Angeles Times. The...

Study: Many Cannot Resist Texting And Driving

Study: Many Cannot Resist Texting And Driving A new survey found that although drivers recognize the dangers of texting while driving, many cannot resist the urge to engage in this activity. Many drivers can’t resist texting and driving in California, despite...

Bike Injuries On The Rise For California Cyclists

Bike Injuries On The Rise For California Cyclists Research has shown that injuries and traffic-related deaths among bicyclists have risen, despite laws in place to protect those who pedal. The Journal of the American Medical Association recently published a study from...