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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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May 01

New Federal Distracted Driving Guidelines Limit In-Car Technology

In 2010, 3,092 people died from accidents related to distracted driving, and by 2011, that number increased to 3,331. The growing number of fatalities caused by drivers’ inattention to the road has raised much concern about this growing epidemic. With more technology available than ever before, how can anyone ignore it even from behind the wheel? […]

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Apr 30

Why Are Motor Vehicle Accident Fatalities Increasing?

The U.S. National Safety Council recently released statistics which revealed that motor vehicle accident deaths increased by 5% in 2012. The same 5% spike has been seen in the percentage of accident victims who seek medical help after a motor vehicle accident. The cost of all these accidents and related injuries rang in at the […]

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Apr 29

Family Safety Apps Take a Comprehensive Approach

Currently, there are several family-safety apps available for smartphones and other devices. Many of them are basic apps that use phone GPS to track family members or to provide automatic alerts when a family member arrives at a pre-determined place, like home or school. However, some app makers are starting to consider other uses for […]

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