Category: Personal Injury

For the first 6 months of 2016, driving fatalities were up 9%, and continue to surge as more drivers get on the road.

Traffic Fatalities Increase First Half of 2016

After years of overall improvement in driving safety, traffic fatalities are again on the rise. For the first 6 months of 2016, driving fatalities were up 9%, and continue to surge as more drivers get on the road. Safety experts say a new kind of danger in driving...

McDonald’s Recalls Happy Meal Fitness Trackers

Over 30 million McDonald’s wristbands are being recalled due to risks of skin irritation, burns, and blisters after more than 70 reports of instances were reported following the wear of the ‘Step-It’ activity wristband.  The wristbands that come with the Happy Meals...

Big Rig Accidents

Driving big rig trucks is riskier in more ways than you might have imagined. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, truck drivers have one the highest rates of injuries and illnesses of all occupations because of their potential for traffic related accidents. ...

Bike Lanes & Safety in Long Beach

Each year in California, more than 100 people are killed and hundreds of thousands are injured in bicycle collisions. Some bicycle related crashes are connected to the bicyclist’s behavior, while others are due to the motorist’s lack of attention. In North Long Beach,...

Motorcycle Safety Awareness

As part of a continuing effort to promote motorcycle safety, the city of Santa Monica’s police department is holding their 2nd annual motorcycle safety enforcement operation this weekend. The SMPD hopes that by offering awareness, it will help reduce the amount of...

Dangerous Road Conditions

Driving errors such as speeding, distracted driving and drunk driving are among the leading causes of auto accidents. However, dangerous road conditions also play a significant factor in contributing to an auto, motorcycle, or pedestrian accident. While these...