Buying a power wheelchair is a big decision. It needs to fulfill your needs at home, meet your transportation needs outside the home, and also address the unique requirements of your disability. While sales people have in depth knowledge about a variety of chairs, they may not have the expertise necessary to ensure the chair […]
PTSD More Likely if Others at Fault
Modern medicine has made great advances which increase one’s ability to survive a serious injury accident. Healing involves not only the bones and tissues of the body, but also how one feels about the accident, the emotional impact of disabilities, and the stress of the entire event. A recent study explores the likelihood of developing […]
Dr. Greg Vigna Shares Halloween Safe Driving Tips
One would think that with kids and parents out trick and treating, drivers would be more aware of the dangers of hitting pedestrians. Unfortunately, the risk of a child being hit by a motorist quadruples on Halloween between the hours of 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. As a motorist it’s important to pay extra attention […]
Distraction and Conflict between Pedestrians and Vehicles
Did you know that the greatest number of pedestrians are injured by motor vehicles on Saturdays and at night? The use of portable technology has increased the risk of an injury accident for both motorists and pedestrians. Motorists who are talking on the phone, reading e-mail and texting are less aware of their environments. Something […]
Hip Dislocation during Motor Vehicle Accident: Act Fast
Hip dislocations are a relatively uncommon consequence of auto accidents and primarily occur during high-speed collisions. This type of injury usually results from an impact between the accident victim and the dashboard. The dislocation of the hip can be anterior or posterior, depending on the direction of the force, and where along the leg this […]
How do you Recover from a Lost Limb? Answers San Francisco Traumatic Injury attorney, Dr. Greg Vigna
Traumatic amputation during an accident is a life threatening emergency which poses a significant risk of bleeding to death. The femoral artery in the leg is connected directly to the aorta, and any break or tear in this artery causes the body to lose major amounts of blood. Significant blood loss can also occur if […]
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents often involve unsuspecting pedestrians who become struck by a vehicle in spite of making reasonable attempts to protect themselves from injury. Many reported pedestrian accidents are linked to the negligent actions of drivers who fail to take proper safety precautions in ensuring they do not harm pedestrians in crosswalks and other areas where […]
Statistics on Bus Accidents
Bus accidents can occur for many reasons and endanger the lives of multiple people at a time. A number of individuals rely on bus transportation daily, but most do not consider the possibility that they may become involved in an accident during their commute. In California, the number of people killed in a fatal bus […]
Catastrophic Injuries from 18-Wheeler/Truck Accidents
Catastrophic injuries from 18-wheeler/truck accidents typically require injured victims to undergo intense medical treatment or rehabilitation to recover. In a number of these cases, the damage is so severe that an individual can never fully recover and is left with some form of lifelong need for medical assistance. A catastrophic injury can include traumatic brain […]
The Serious Consequences of Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents often result in fatalities or serious injuries for those involved. In fact, studies have shown that the fatality rate for motorcycles is typically higher than automobiles per distance traveled. For many injured victims who do survive these types of accidents, the road to recovery is often long, extremely difficult and can take a […]
