Los Angeles Motor Vehicle Accident Blog

A video of an accident involving two bicyclists and a motorcyclist has made its way from YouTube to larger news media throughout the country. The clear footage of a motorcyclist slamming straight into the back of a bicycle and the bicyclist falling over the speeding motorcyclist's head is shocking enough to have attracted viewers not just from California where the crash took place, but from all over.

Last Saturday, a civilian was set up near a winding turn on Mulholland Drive, with his camera ready. Apparently, photographers have set up posts in the location habitually, trying to catch footage of the traffic accidents that tend to take place at the perilous spot. The possibility of an accident turned into reality, as the motorcycle turned the corner and rear-ended an unsuspecting bicyclist.

Researchers are sharing their results of a study regarding the North American media's coverage of traumatic brain injuries in hockey over time. The study wanted to find themes within the U.S. and Canadian reports about sports brain injuries and evaluate whether the media's take on the matter impacts the overall population's stance on sports injuries.

Many people now have opinions and fears regarding traumatic brain injuries in sports. With the NFL brain injury lawsuits and safety concerns over young athletes, the risk of concussions and how to prevent them is a common theme of conversation. According to researchers, however, the conversation could be misguided based on media's portrayal of the safety matter.

Ever get lost while driving on the roads in California? If you have or tend to do so, you'd better get a car mount for your cell phone or GPS device. Societies across the country are having to catch up with the advancements in cell phones and how those advancements impact drivers' behaviors.

People no longer just talk on their phones. They text, shop, listen to music, take notes and use navigational tools, too. The vast array of options in using cell phones can make creating clear, effective legislation related to the devices a tricky venture. A recent change to distracted driving laws in California provides an example of the need to consistently evaluate how technology and traffic safety intersect.

Though it is crucial that medical professionals and the professional sports world focus on the dangers of concussions, the rate at which the matter is discussed these days can make concussions seem like everyday, nothing injuries, injuries that only happen to NFL players.

Most men and women aren't professional athletes, so how do they fit into this public health matter?

Research regarding concussions applies to lives beyond the sports field. People sustain head injuries in various sorts of incidents, not necessarily in sports. A person can slip and fall, hitting his head and suffering from a concussion. Also, motor vehicle accidents commonly lead to minor or severe head injuries. But, based on the findings of new medical study, a so-called "minor" head injury might not be so minor.