In response to the rising prices of gasoline and a number of environmental concerns, a growing number of companies are switching to compressed natural gas as an alternative fuel for their transportation vehicles. Although this trend may seem appealing from an...
A crash on the northbound I-5 in Irvine claimed the lives of two people and injured five others early Thursday, April 24th. The five-vehicle collision occurred around 4:40 a.m. near Jamboree. The left three lanes were closed on Interstate 5 and a SigAlert was issued...
Apple announced it has developed a new technology for its flagship iPhone product that will automatically disable texting features while the phone senses that its owner is driving. The goal of the technology is to prevent accidents as the result of distracted driving....
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month (and no, we’re not making that up). The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker wishes to remind everyone to never drive distracted. Distracted driving dramatically increases the risk of car accidents. In the spirit of...
According to just released internal documents from General Motors, the design for the replacement ignition switch being installed on recalled vehicles was originally rejected in 2001 in favor of the faulty ignition switch. Consumer advocates from the Center for Auto...
When your boss treats you badly or unfairly, you may wonder if the treatment qualifies as discrimination and what your rights are. Not all unfair treatment is discrimination, but getting a legal opinion can dispel any confusion you may have. If you believe you are...
After the tragic bus crash that killed 10 last Thursday, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is reevaluating safety standards on bus design, truck design, and highway design. The NTSB is gathering evidence at the site of the crash, interviewing witnesses,...
Dog bites are more common and far more severe than most people realize. In the United States, a person is treated for dog bites every 40 seconds. Although this is a shocking statistic, it still doesn’t take into account that only about one quarter of dog bites are...
A FedEx truck crossed a grass median on Interstate 5 and crashed into a charter bus carrying Los Angeles high school students with plans to tour Humboldt State University on Thursday, April 10th. Both drivers, three chaperones, and five students were killed in the...
Toyota Motor Corporation has announced it has recalled 6.4 million vehicles to fix five potentially hazardous items. The recall spans a decade and includes 27 different Toyota cars, trucks, and SUVs. Toyota isn’t aware of any injuries linked to any of the five...
