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A blow or sudden jerking of your head can lead to a brain injury. Often referred to as concussions, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are serious, no matter how mild. Recognizing a brain injury Mild brain damage can be difficult to recognize. If you, a family member or a friend has been in a car crash,…

Amputation injuries are not uncommon after a catastrophic car accident that results in severe damage to a leg or arm. If you have suffered the amputation of a limb as a result of a car accident, you are no doubt struggling to adjust to post-amputation life. One thing you could be dealing with in this…

Osteomyelitis is a bone infection. There are many types of germs that can cause this, and not all cases come from injuries. However, after a car accident or other injury, you are more likely to have an injury that allows bacteria to spread through the body. A simple cut or a broken bone that breaks…

Motorcycle riders in California — and everywhere else in the United States — are cautious and careful to prevent accidents, for the most part. However, a lot of motorcyclists — even experienced ones — do not have the basic safety training required to know certain tricks for accident prevention. For this reason, motorcyclists should always…

The summer driving season may be over in a few weeks, but recent events that have garnered national headlines suggest that road rage is just as prominent and dangerous as it ever has been. Indeed, there are occasional frustrations that come with driving in such a densely populated metro area, but the threat of road…

The “dog days of summer” may be over soon as school will be back in session at the end of the month. However, Sacramento’s warm weather will continue long enough for water parks to be an attraction well into the fall. In fact, the popularity of water parks continue to grow as developers find new…

While there are no current medications to cure the damage caused by a traumatic brain injury (TBI), some new medications are in the works that could help significantly in the future. In some fantastic news for those who have been affected by a TBI, it’s believed that a new drug can help reverse memory failure…

Roseville nursing home residents who have the most proactive family members tend to be the ones who receive the best treatment. That’s because their family members are always on alert for the slightest signs of neglect. If something seems off, the nursing home staff hear from the family and they make it right. Here’s what…

As we head into August, parents thoughts turn to the 2017-2018 school year even as their kids try to wring as much fun from the summer as possible. Soon, though, student athletes at all levels will begin grueling practices under the measuring eyes of whistle-blowing coaches. Destined to separate the chaff from the wheat, these…

Animal bites caused by pets are typically the responsibility of the pet owner, but there are always exceptions to the rule. For example, if you’re What would be considered negligence if a cat bites? If the owner knows the cat doesn’t like to be petted but does not warn you, that could be a negligent…