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Federal Agency Overseeing Truck Safety Continues to Operate – For Now

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is continuing to enforce commercial truck and bus safety regulations despite the recent government shutdown, according to a recent report in Landline Magazine. The agency, like many others, has seen some “non-essential” services and functions temporarily shuttered as employees were furloughed due to the shutdown that began October […]

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Sep 30

This Fire Prevention Month, Focus on Preventing Fires in Vehicles

Most California families know about the dangers of fires at home. Many households take active steps toward protecting family members from the risks of fire. This includes installing smoke detectors, keeping fire extinguishers charge, and establishing an emergency plan in case family members need to exit the house quickly if a fire starts. However, fewer […]

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Sep 17

For Child Passenger Safety Week, Consider These Safety Tips

September 15-21 is officially known as Child Passenger Safety Week, but for families with children, it’s important to consider child passenger safety every week of the year. You can help protect the children in your life when you travel by following these guidelines: Base car seat choices on height and weight, not age. Car seats […]

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Sep 11

This September, Celebrate Baby Safety

September is National Baby Safety Month, meaning it’s a great time to examine the world your baby lives in. Whether you have a baby in your own family or are responsible for watching another family’s bundle of joy, there are many things you can do to give the baby a safer space in which to […]

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Sep 09

New Football Helmet Safety Latch Could Help Prevent Serious Injuries

A new kind of safety latch designed to prevent football helmets from popping off could help reduce the risk of concussion and other serious brain and spinal injuries on the field, according to a recent article in The Los Angeles Times. The Purpose of a New Safety Latch The new safety latch, inspired by the […]

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Sep 04

Five Pieces of Motorcycle Gear You Should Never Ride Without

All bikers should know the importance of motorcycle safety. Unfortunately, most experienced San Diego motorcycle accident attorneys have seen how severe a motorcyclist’s injuries can be when a biker forgets a key piece of safety gear. Although wearing these top five pieces of safety gear won’t prevent all accidents, they can reduce the risk of […]

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Aug 19

FMCSA Says Changes to Medical Provider Rules are on Schedule

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced that its efforts to create a medical provider database for commercial truck and bus driver care is on track, with an expected completion date of May 21, 2014. The goal, according to a recent article in Land Line, is to create a database of 40,000 physicians […]

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Aug 14

Five Tips for Back to School Safety

With kids across San Diego preparing to head back to school, parents and teachers are starting to think about the ways to keep children safe so they can focus on learning, growing, and having fun. Here are five ways you can help your kids stay safe this year, courtesy of the National Safety Council: Practice […]

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Aug 12

Tesla Model S Earns Five-Star Safety Rating

Tesla Motors is the “new kid on the block” of American vehicles in many ways. The company offers some of the first fully-electric cars on the road and it sells vehicles in innovative ways, including directly through the Internet. Because Tesla is new on the scene, many drivers, including many San Diego car accident attorneys, […]

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Aug 05

Ford Pays $17.5 Million Settlement to NHTSA Over Delayed Recall

The Ford Motor Company recently paid $17.5 million to settle a dispute with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) concerning the company’s failure to launch a needed recall in a timely manner, according to a recent article in Auto Remarketing. The recall involved more than 420,000 Ford Escape vehicles in model years 2001 through […]

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