By Brad Johnson on June 25th, 2019
When you get in your car in Arizona, where is your phone? Is it in a bag beside you? Attached to your dash? In the passenger seat or cup holder? Is it off or out of your reach, or put on silent with an auto message that you can’t answer because you’re driving? There are…
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By Brad Johnson on June 11th, 2019
It’s easy to think of Arizona as nothing but open space and the perfect place to really open up your motorcycle. But it’s not only an inaccurate image of the state, but that kind of high-speed high-octane behavior is illegal as well as very dangerous. Yes, the Grand Canyon State has long stretches of highway…
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By Brad Johnson on May 21st, 2019
According to the Governors Highway Safety Association’s annual report of pedestrian traffic fatalities, Arizona had the fifth-highest number of pedestrian fatalities in the nation, from January to June of 2018. This makes Arizona an extremely risky state for pedestrians, who can be knocked down and severely injured by cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, bicycles, and even dogs….
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By Brad Johnson on May 7th, 2019
Not every personal injury sustained in a car crash is immediately visible. Some problems, including traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), do not become visible for several hours or even days. One of the most common types of TBIs is a concussion. Whether mild or severe, a concussion can require medical attention and therapy, and can contribute…
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By Brad Johnson on April 15th, 2019
One of the most common misconceptions among car accident victims is that if they they can walk away without requiring serious medical attention, they have avoided car accident trauma. However, emotional trauma after a car accident is a common effect of being involved in a collision. Why Post-Accident Emotional Trauma Happens No one drives a…
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By Brad Johnson on April 8th, 2019
After a car crash, the first step you should take is evaluate the medical needs of the driver and any passengers. Often, this involves taking both self-assessments and assessments completed by medical personnel either on the scene or later at a medical care facility. Although some injuries may be immediately apparent, such as soft tissue…
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