Warm weather brings the “100 Deadliest Days” for driving. Even in California and Arizona, it seems logical to assume that driving in the fall or winter is more dangerous than in the summer. While we don’t generally have snow or ice, inclement weather is more likely during these months, leading most people to think that…

Over the last decade, car insurance companies have seen an increase in claims for a number of reasons. In the past 10 years, car insurance companies have experienced a significant increase in the number of car accident claims filed in the United States. For insurance companies, this is bad news, as they may ultimately be…

Summer is almost here! Learn how you can stay safe at the grill. Summer is just around the corner, and with warmer weather comes the opportunity to spend more time outdoors. For many of us, that means both eating and preparing our meals outside, using an all-American favorite: the grill. But while grilling can be…

This Memorial Day weekend, take care to stay safe. Across California and Arizona, people will honor the lives of the service men and women who lost their lives defending our country this weekend as we celebrate Memorial Day. As with many other patriotic holidays, Memorial Day is a long weekend, which gives many Americans a…

A recent verdict shows that hot coffee burns are still a danger. A few weeks ago, we told you about the often misunderstood and misrepresented “hot coffee” case, where an elderly woman received a large verdict when scalding-hot McDonald’s coffee spilled on her, causing severe burns that required substantial medical treatment. Unfortunately, it seems as…

Take action to protect your legal rights — and your right to compensation. Accidents happen every day. People slip and fall on wet floors at the grocery store, get into car crashes, are bitten by a neighbor’s dog, or are hurt in a bus accident. In some cases, the person or organization who caused their…

The 3 second rule can keep you safe on the road. Driver’s education classes may seem like a lifetime ago for most drivers, but if you think back, you may recall some facts that you learned — like just how much space you should leave between your car and the vehicle in front of you.…

Older Americans are at an increased risk of injuries from falls. For Americans over the age of 65, one of the greatest risks of injury and death is due to accidental falls. One out of every three older people falls each year — and falling once doubles a person’s chances of falling again. Falls are…

Learn how you can choose a nursing home for your loved one. Recently, U.S. News and World Report released a ranking of the best and worst nursing homes in the country by location. This evaluation is based on data from Nursing Home Compare, which is a program offered by the federal Centers for Medicare and…

We’re all sleep-deprived — but driving after sleeping too little is like driving drunk. We all know the risks of driving while drunk or under the influence of drugs. But what many people don’t realize is that there are substantial risks involved with something that many of us do every single day — drive while…