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A man driving a big rig in Vernon ran a red light and collided with a pickup truck carrying two men, which became trapped under the big rig. Rather than helping the trapped men, the big rig driver exited his vehicle, unhooked his trailer, and drove away from the scene of the crash.

Deadly Hit and Run in Vernon Reinforces Suspected Trend

A man driving a big rig in Vernon ran a red light and collided with a pickup truck carrying two men, which became trapped under the big rig. Rather than helping the trapped men, the big rig driver exited his vehicle, unhooked his trailer, and drove away from the scene...

Tainted Medical Scopes Caused Deadly Outbreak at Pasadena Hospital

New regulatory documents show that at least three patients at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena died after becoming infected with a fatal bacteria strain that is suspected to have originated from tainted medical scopes. The suspected duodenoscope in August 2015 outbreak...

California Highway Patrol Offers Help With Car Seat Safety

Car seat safety isn’t child’s play. It’s crucial for protecting your child during travel, but knowing how to safely buckle up your child as he or she grows can be difficult. Child safety seats are notoriously difficult to install properly and many parents and...

Cinco de Mayo – Please Drive Sober

The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker wants to remind everyone celebrating at Cindo de Mayo festivities to get home safely. Don’t drink and drive. Drunk driving is dangerous, deadly, and illegal. If you must drive tonight then designate a sober driver that can get...

Tea Recalled After Possible Salmonella Contamination

A voluntary recall was announced by The Republic of Tea for organic turmeric ginger green tea. One of its suppliers notified the company that there was a possibility that one of the lots of organic ginger may have been contaminated with salmonella. The recall was...

Johnson & Johnson Loses Second Talcum Powder Cancer Lawsuit

Johnson & Johnson Loses Second Talcum Powder Cancer Lawsuit Manufacturers are required to ensure their products are safe before consumers buy and use them. If businesses become aware of defects or safety risks with their products, they should issue recalls....

Insurance Companies Withheld Billions in Life Insurance Payouts

25 life insurance companies reached a settlement with 41 states, including California, to properly pay the money it owes to life insurance beneficiaries. Dozens of lawsuits and audits concluded that the insurance companies were not notifying, nor making an attempt to...

Snapchat Named in Lawsuit After High-Speed Crash

A Snapchat filter that displays the speed at which one is traveling is being partly blamed for a high speed crash that occurred in Georgia last September. 18-year-old Christal McGee was attempting to take a Snapchat while driving 100 mph when she slammed into a car...

Should I Opt In For Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage – Part 2

On April 11, 2016 we posted an article on whether or not to opt in for uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. As part of that article, we went into detail about underinsured coverage. However, in today’s article we will be covering uninsured coverage. California is...