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March is Brain Injury Awareness Month

Posted on March 19, 2012 by bonnicilawgroup

March is brain injury awareness month—a good time to take a look at these serious injuries and how they impact the lives of survivors. Everyone is at risk for brain injuries; that means YOU. Here are some things to keep in mind, courtesy of the Brain Injury Association of California: Approximately 1.7 million Americans suffer traumatic brain injuries annually. A brain injury occurs in the US every 21 seconds. Brain injuries account for 52,000 deaths, 275,000 hospital visits and 1,365,000 emergency room visits annually in the US. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimated the annual cost of brain injury-related expenses to be $76.3 billion in 2010. Most brain injury victims will have expensive medical bills to pay for the rest of their lives. Many are only able to return to work in a limited capacity, if at all. It is difficult to estimate the costs of all the…
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California Highway Patrol Educates Teen Drivers

Posted on March 16, 2012 by bonnicilawgroup

The California Highway Patrol is offering a driver education class for teen drivers and their parents. Start Smart is targeting new and soon-to-be drivers ages 15 to 19. The most recent class was on March 6 at the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. The class features testimonies from CHP officers who have responded to fatal accidents involving teenagers as well as a Red Asphalt video to warn teens about the dangers and responsibilities that come with driving. The class teaches car accident avoidance tips as well. “The tragic loss of young lives is a concern to us, and this valuable program will improve the confidence and safety awareness of new drivers,” said CHP Captain Jeff Sgobba. Approximately 66% of fatal accidents in California involve teenage drivers. California has the second highest fatality rate for drivers age 15 to 20. Teenagers are involved in twice as many accidents as adult drivers, despite…
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Two Children Killed in Accident, Crash Remains under Investigation

Posted on March 12, 2012 by bonnicilawgroup

A California truck accident claimed the lives of two children from Las Vegas on March 4, according to sources. The accident occurred on Interstate 15 near Baker, California, according to the California Highway Patrol. The victims, identified as 5-year-old Ariyana Daniel and 9-year-old Thurgood Marshall died at the scene. The children were riding with their mother in a 2012 Nissan that struck the back of a commercial truck at high speeds, according to reports. The truck was traveling uphill at approximately 25 mph. The children were reportedly not properly restrained. Forensic accident experts say the driver, a 25-year-old Las Vegas resident, took no actions to avoid hitting the truck before the collision. She suffered minor injuries and the truck driver was uninjured. No arrests have been made and the accident remains under investigation, according to the California Highway Patrol. It is interesting that the driver did not attempt to brake…
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