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Cell Phones and Increases in Motor Vehicle Fatalities

As personal injury lawyers, we have constantly been following legislation and statistics regarding the use of cell phones and their effect on road safety. In many jurisdictions including Ontario, the use of cell phones has been outlawed while driving, forcing drivers to use hands-free technology if they are to make phone calls when on the […]

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Jun 12

Protect Kids: Keep Them Out of Hot Cars This Summer

Every summer, several California children lose their lives or suffer serious injury when they are left inside a closed car in the summer heat. Even on seemingly mild days, the temperature inside a vehicle can reach dangerous levels. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about 25 U.S. children die each year due […]

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Jun 10

Boating and Alcohol Don’t Mix

Boating offers great summer fun for southern California residents and visitors of all ages. However, adding alcohol to a boating excursion can quickly turn a day of fun into an irreversible tragedy. While an experienced San Diego boating accident attorney can protect your rights after an injury, the wisest course is to reduce your own […]

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Jun 05

CPSC Encourages Families to “Pool Safely” This Summer

Summer means more time spent in family and community swimming pools and hot tubs, where the risks of drowning or entrapment are always present. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently launched its “Pool Safely” campaign to encourage water safety for children and adults alike. As many experienced San Diego child accident attorneys have […]

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Jun 03

Keep Your San Diego Workplace Safe During National Safety Month

Although most employers take their responsibilities seriously when it comes to workplace safety, no workplace is completely free of risks. The National Safety Council (NSC) promotes the month of June as National Safety Month each year, encouraging employees and employers to look at safety and health risks in their own workplaces. While many experienced San […]

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May 30

Power Windows May Pose Injury Risks to Children

San Diego is home to thousands of parents and caregivers who drive each day, often bringing the children they care for along on the trip. While most parents and caregivers understand the importance of having a properly-installed child safety seat to protect kids in case of a crash, fewer realize that equipment installed in the […]

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May 28

Water Safety During the Summer Holidays

Memorial Day marks the official beginning of summer, which means that increasing numbers of southern California residents and visitors will be spending time at lakes, rivers, pools, and the ocean. The experienced San Diego accident attorneys at Jurewitz Law Group Injury & Accident Lawyers encourage you to stay safe near the water this summer. Here […]

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May 22

During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, Practice Sharing the Road with Bikers

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. For drivers throughout San Diego and the entire U.S., motorcycle safety isn’t the responsibility of the motorcyclist alone. Other motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists must also take care to share the road safely with bikers, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries. Whether you’re taking a special trip or merely […]

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May 20

Recognizing Financial Elder Abuse

Abuse and neglect affect more than 20,000 elderly Californians each year, and that number is expected to increase as the population continues to age, according to the State Office of the Attorney General. Although many Californians know the signs of physical or emotional abuse, fewer are prepared to identify and address financial abuse, a type […]

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May 15

Preventing Dog Bite Injuries: Why Do Dogs Bite? What are the Warning Signs?

Many San Diego dog bite injury attorneys have helped clients who feel like the dog bite that injured them occurred “out of the blue.” They often want to know what happened and how they might have prevented the pain, suffering, scarring, and other injuries they now face. Dogs may bite a person for any of […]

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