Now that Daylight Savings Time has ended, anyone who walks or bikes after around 5 p.m. will have to do so in the dark. Nighttime is a more dangerous time for walking and biking, as drivers have a harder time seeing pedestrians and cyclists. However, don’t let fear of...
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4 bicycle safety innovations great for riding after dark
Bicyclists are a common sight in the Oakland area, and many use their bikes as a main mode of transportation, which sometimes means riding after dark. The chance of an accident happening increases after nightfall, but here are four innovations that can help ensure a...
Why You Should Get Medical Treatment After An Auto Accident—Even During COVID-19
If you’ve been injured in a vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian accident, we advise our clients to seek medical attention right away. During a pandemic, medical treatment might look a little different, but the same advice applies. Why You Should Seek Medical Attention...
Why Do I Need a Home Exercise Program?
If you’ve been injured in an auto accident, you probably had to go through some type of rehabilitation. During that time, your chiropractor, physical therapist, or doctor likely gave you a home exercise program (HEP). The exercises might make you sore. Or they might...
How COVID-19 Impacts DUI Risk
DUI arrests have dropped this year for a few reasons, all tied to COVID-19. According to California Highway Patrol data, DUI arrests through April 30, 2020, dropped by nearly 42% compared to the same time period in 2019. Stay-at-home orders and the shutdown of bars...
Should Nursing Homes Be Immune From Liability During COVID-19?
Nursing homes are hot spots for COVID-19. However, some states are protecting nursing homes from liability, allowing neglect and medication mismanagement to continue without punishment. Here’s what you can do to help keep your loved ones safe.
Cyclist traffic deaths on upswing
Cycling is growing in popularity with more bicyclists commuting to work, bicycling for exercise and participating in bike ride share programs. The disturbing aspect of this popularity, however, is the rise of cyclist deaths in California and this country in bike...
How to Prevent Pediatric Injuries at Home
With kids spending more time at home, there's a greater chance they'll get injured at home. A recent New York Times article suggests we could see an increase in pediatric injuries for a few reasons: kids are cooped up at home and restless. Many parents have to...
During Shelter in Place Order, Here’s What’s Open
As you know, six Bay Area counties have ordered residents to shelter in place until at least Tuesday, April 7. During this time, all non-essential businesses and gatherings are closed or canceled. For most of us, that means we work from home. We leave home to get only...
Aggressive Driving: A Way to Get Nowhere Fast
During a popular group ride, an aggressive, impatient driver hit and seriously injured two cyclists. The cyclists were in the left turn lane, appropriately preparing to turn left. The motorist reportedly gunned it and crossed a double-yellow line - putting herself in...
