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Child safety seats can reduce the chances of a serious car accident injury or fatality by a significant margin, but only if they are installed properly and they are the appropriate model for your child’s height and weight. Many parents attempt to properly restrain their children in the car, but make unfortunate mistakes that could […]

Not all wounds from a car accident are physical. Some studies show that up to 30 percent of car crash victims struggle with anxiety and depression in the wake of an accident, with some needing professional treatment and therapy to assist in their recovery. This week, we have been focusing on various anxiety disorders which […]

Did you know in California in 2010, 27 percent of all motorcycle riders who were killed in traffic accidents had a blood alcohol level (BAC) over the legal limit of 0.08? In other words, almost three out of ten fatal motorcycle accidents across the state could have been prevented by not riding under the influence. […]

In our last California slip and fall article, we listed the issues with stairways and stairwells that can lead to serious fall accidents and injuries. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the other side of the coin: what you can do to ensure that your staircase is as safe as possible for visitors. Make sure […]

This week, we discussed four different ways you can make your motorcycle more visible to other drivers on the road to decrease your chances of a collision and injury. One of the single best ways you can increase your visibility while on a bike is to choose a bright, reflective paint color for your motorcycle, […]

Many people know you should check your tetanus immunization if you step on a rusty nail or become injured outdoors. However, fewer people know that the potentially deadly bacterial infection also can be transmitted through an animal bite or during a dog attack. If you have been injured by a dog—either through or a bite […]

After a 100-year-old driver in Southern California struck a group of school children with his car last month, many have been discussing the possible danger of elderly drivers in California. It is important to understand why older drivers may face issues behind the wheel and what health problems may lead seniors to cause Orange County […]

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) believes that driving under the influence of drugs may have been a factor in a fatal Ventura pedestrian accident on Wednesday, September 26. According to local news sources, 54-year-old Joanne Madaule was transporting 11 school children in a school bus on Wednesday afternoon just before 3:00 p.m. when her vehicle […]

A one-hundred-year-old man struck and injured 14 pedestrians at an intersection in South Los Angeles on August 20, causing many residents and officials once again to confront the issue of the elderly behind the wheel. According to local news sources, senior Preston Carter was driving near an elementary school when he backed his car into […]

It can be difficult to accomplish much in the aftermath of a serious accident and injury. But, acting quickly when it comes to filing your legal claim can save you time, heartache, and possibly money. Here’s why: After two years, you no longer can legally file a claim. Under California law, you have only two […]