Every year, hundreds of Californians are hurt or killed by hit and run drivers. The circumstances vary, but most have one tragic similarly: the driver who caused the accident is never caught. More often than not, hit and run survivors must go on with life knowing that the person responsible for their pain is still […]
Learn More About California Police Implement New Hit and Run Alert SystemCalifornia is one of only six states that require school buses to have seat belts. Under current law, California requires three-point seat belts on all school buses manufactured on and after July 1, 2005 that carry over 16 passengers. Thanks to a recent study and recommendations by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the […]
Learn More About Federal Officials Endorse Seat Belts on School BusesEach year, drunk drivers kill more than 10,000 people. About one third of all traffic deaths in America involve a driver who was legally drunk. Driving under the influence of drugs has become a big problem, as well. Sadly, many accidents happen this time of year. With more people out traveling after celebrations that may include […]
Learn More About December is National Drunk & Drugged Driving Prevention MonthIf you’ve ever owned a motorcycle, you know one thing for sure – you feel cool. It’s the nature of the beast. Riding around on two wheels, wind in your hair. How could you not feel like the toughest guy or gal around? Unfortunately, feeling tough doesn’t mean you are. Motorcycle accidents can knock even […]
Learn More About Safer Biking Habits Mean Less California Auto AccidentsThe rate of injuries and illnesses suffered at the workplace continues to fall in the Golden State. According to the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), the statewide injury and illness rate is the lowest it has been in 13 years. In the year 2013, four out of every 100 workers suffered an injury or […]
Learn More About Number of Work-Related Injuries in California Continues to FallOver a year ago, Senator Bernie Sanders – then a Chair on the Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging – stated, “The tragedy that we’re talking about here (is) deaths taking place that should not be taking place.” The tragedy he was referring to are the 1,000 deaths that happen every day in this country due to […]
Learn More About Medical Errors Now America’s 3rd Ranked Cause of DeathAlcohol is a contributing factor in about a third of all fatal car accidents in the United States. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), someone died in an alcohol-impaired accident every 52 minutes in the year 2013. San Diego drunk driving collisions can happen at any time, but they most often happen at night, […]
Learn More About Tips to Avoid a Holiday DUIIt’s easy to think of football players as heroes and celebrities and forget that they are vulnerable employees in a dangerous workplace. They are subject to devastating injuries every time they are on the field. Over the years, there have been many studies about concussions in football; some of that research has lead to changes in […]
Learn More About NFL to Fund New Concussion StudyFrom the week of Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day is a dangerous time to be on the road. This is the time of year for holiday parties, and more impaired drivers are on the road. One way to prevent drunk driving accidents is to encourage others to use designated drivers. This is why Mothers Against […]
Learn More About MADD’s Tie One On For Safety Holiday Campaign Begins SoonActor Paul Walker died in a fiery automobile crash in 2013 while attending a Southern California charity event. The Fast and the Furious star was a passenger in his friend Roger Rodas’ 2005 Porsche Carrera GT when they went for a drive. The driver lost control of the car, slamming into several poles and a tree. Both men […]
Learn More About Actor Paul Walker’s Daughter Brings Wrongful Death Suit Against Porsche