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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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May 13

NHTSA Watches for Rust in Non-Recalled Ford, Mercury Vehicles

In March 2013, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a recall for about 230,000 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans. The purpose of the recall was to fix rust problems in the vehicles that could cause the third row of seats to come loose, increasing the risk of serious injuries in some […]

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May 08

Embrace Better Sleep to Avoid Accidents

Sleepiness and fatigue brought on by not getting enough rest at night are key causes of car, truck, and other serious accidents, as many San Diego car accident attorneys have seen. Sleep is so important to preventing motor vehicle accidents that the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently revised its hours of service […]

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May 06

It’s North American Occupational Safety and Health Week!

The first full week of May is North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH Week) for workers in the U.S. It’s a time for employees and employers alike to take a closer look at safety in the workplace and to strive to prevent accidents, injuries, and illnesses related to work. Work-related injuries and illnesses […]

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