Your biking helmet is the greatest tool you have to reduce head injuries. Unfortunately, a biking helmet can help you only so much. An accident with a car could deal a lot more damage to you than, for example, falling off your bike and hitting your head. You may...
As any doctor will tell you, all injuries do not heal in the same way. In fact, there are some injuries for which complete healing may be impossible. Treatments are always getting better, especially as technology improves, but that doesn’t mean doctors can address...
Cycling is a popular pastime in LA. Not only that, more and more people are now commuting on two wheels. While cyclists feel numerous benefits of this, such as enjoyment, improved fitness and reduced costs, there are some drawbacks. Cyclists are not afforded the same...
It’s important to wear a helmet when you ride your bike, but do you know which kind is right for you? There are actually around three types of helmets that you can choose from, and each has its own unique benefits. Wearing the right helmet will help you protect...
The law in California does not require people over 18 to wear a helmet while cycling. However, it would be in your best interest to start using a helmet because they prevent serious injuries and may even protect you from liability. What the law does not say Helmets...
Bicyclists can use their bikes to commute, exercise, or just take an enjoyable ride through town. Unfortunately, too often these rides are hindered by bad drivers. Four times that bad driving habits cause an accident include: Lane changing. Changing lanes requires...
Cyclists know that helmets can sometimes make or break the outcome of crashes. While many still choose not to wear them, those who do enjoy a peace of mind that they’re less likely to endure a traumatic brain injury or die on the road if there is an accident. After...
A bicycle messenger is struck by a driver looking the other direction. A construction worker is below a crane when its load slips from its ropes. A slip-and-fall in a grocery store causes a shopper to hit their head on a counter. These are just some of the ways a...
There are two main types of injuries that one person can inflict on another. The first is a willful injury through physical violence, in which a person directly intends to harm another. Perpetrators of violence often face criminal charges for the consequences of these...
The faces of American cities are changing, with new concerns for affordable housing and transit meeting the requirement to keep our environments livable. This has led to several innovations that have met with both satisfaction and controversy on the streets of Los...
