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Drivers who frequently utilize the Southern California freeway system have probably at some point crawled to a stop and tried to guess how far ahead the crash was only to find that there was no crash after all.

Traffic Jams Tip

Drivers who frequently utilize the Southern California freeway system have probably at some point crawled to a stop and tried to guess how far ahead the crash was only to find that there was no crash after all. Researchers discovered that these ‘phantom’...

Jury Awards Norwalk Pedestrian $13.9 Million for 2013 Crash

Figuring out who is liable for car accidents isn’t always simple to figure out. If you are stopped at a stop sign and the car behind you rear-ends you, then that driver is most likely liable for damage to your vehicle and for any injuries you suffer. However,...

Who Can Sue for Wrongful Death in CA?

The term wrongful death describes the situation where one person’s careless, reckless or deliberate act causes the death of another. The defendant may or may not face criminal charges. A wrongful death lawsuit is a civil action to recover damages for the decedent’s...

This Week (May 27) in Product Recalls

17 new product recalls, more than one a day, have been published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over the past couple of weeks, including recalls for climbing gear, water heaters, and strollers. If you or a loved one has been hurt by a dangerous...

Motorcycle Fatalities Rise in US, Drop in California

Riding a motorcycle is riskier than driving a car, especially when a crash occurs. Those who drive an automobile simply have benefits that motorcyclists don’t, including seat belts, air bags, and other safety measures. Not to mention a two-ton metal shell. Many...

OSHA Finalizes Rule to Publicly Disclose Workplace Injury Data

Before OSHA was created 43 years ago, an estimated 14,000 workers were killed on the job every year. Today, workplaces are much safer and healthier, but there is still much work to be done. A rule designed to improve workplace safety utilizing the concept of...

21 Injured After Shuttle Bus Crash

21 people were injured, at least four critically, after a bus carrying 22 women to a women’s church retreat in Big Bear overturned on Highway 330 just north of Highland Avenue on the afternoon of Sunday, May 22nd. It was initially reported that 50 people were on...

Improper Intersection Design Blamed in Motorcyclist’s Death

A jury ruled against the city of Los Angeles, awarding $23.7 million to the family of a motorcyclist who was killed at an intersection in San Pedro in 2013. 59-year-old Thomas Guilmette was riding his motorcycle to work when he struck a vehicle that was attempting to...

New Subaru Legacy and Outback Drivers Beware

Subaru is recalling 52,000 2016-2017 Legacy sedans and Outback SUVs due to improperly manufactured steering columns that could cause the entire steering system of the vehicles to fail unexpectedly. 22,000 of the affected cars and SUVs have been sold to U.S. consumers....