North County Injury Blog

When we hear about high-end drug rehabilitation facilities, many of us assume that paying high prices for treatment means a higher quality of care. However, even the most expensive, high-end facilities can pose dangers for our loved ones when they’re in need of proper treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. To be sure, abuse and…

Consumers May Be ‘Numb’ to Product Recalls, Says Bloomberg Do product recalls actually affect sales, or have many California residents become “numb” to news about defective products that may cause harm? According to a recent report from Bloomberg, the recent General Motors (GM) recall hasn’t yet affected sales the way many of us might assume.…

Are certain athletes at greater risk of a debilitating brain injury than others? According to an article in Women’s Health, female and younger athletes may “take longer to recover from concussions.” The article cited a new study conducted by researchers in Michigan State University’s Department of Kinesiology. How can this information help victims of traumatic…

Most recent news about the NFL and professional football has concerned the prevalence of traumatic brain injury among those who play contact sports. However, a recent article in the Insurance Journal reported that a San Diego team doctor may be liable for medical malpractice. What’s the link between medical malpractice and football? In short, a…

Summer is here, but how safe are some of the most popular warm-weather activities in Southern California? According to a recent article in ABC News, a San Diego toddler nearly died during a drowning accident at a pool party. According to the California Department of Developmental Services, drowning is “a leading cause of injury-related deaths…

Earlier this year, General Motors (GM) recalled nearly 3 million automobiles due to a very dangerous defective ignition switch. The automaker has been in the news since early 2014, as new reports about fatal injuries continue to surface. According to a recent article from NPR, more product recalls are on the way. And indeed, based…

Hit and Run Data in San Diego County San Diego County has been experiencing several years of “the deadly hit and run,” according to a recent article in Voice of San Diego. Indeed, between the years of 2008 and 2012, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that more than 17,000 hit-and-run accidents occurred across the…

Slips and falls can be especially dangerous, especially when a victim falls from heights. According to a recent article in U-T San Diego, a young 7-year-old boy sustained critical injuries after he fell “about 30 feet from a third-story window at a Del Mar hotel.” How did this catastrophic hotel accident occur? The Child Abuse…

Do you regularly bike in downtown San Diego? Whether you’re bicycling through the city on a weekend or using your bike as a mode of transportation to and from the office, a bicycle accident can lead to catastrophic injuries. According to a recent article in KPBS News, the San Diego City Council and San Diego…

More Dog Bite Claims in California Than Any Other State Have you ever been attacked by a dog? According to an article in the Los Angeles Times, California sees more dog bite claims than any other state in the U.S. In fact, in 2013 alone, California insurance companies received a total of 1,919 claims for…