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Thanksgiving Travel Tips – How To Stay Safe on the Road

The majority of families travel by car for the Thanksgiving holiday, one of the most dangerous times to be on the roadways. The roads are filled with drivers rushing to and from family gatherings, many of which are under the influence of drugs and alcohol. This creates an increased risk of you and your family

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Fire Prevention and Safety Tips

Fires can cause serious injuries, including burns, smoke inhalation, and death. These injuries can range from mild to severe and cause lifelong pain. Chronic pain and disfiguration are common for those who have suffered in a fire. Fires can occur anywhere inside or outside the home, at schools, places of employment, etc. The key to

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What You Should Know About Truck Accidents

If you or a loved one have been involved in a truck accident, there’s a lot you need to know. While any vehicle crash and its resulting aftermath can be devastating, stressful, and frustrating, truck accidents are more complicated than those between private individuals. Truck drivers usually work for a company, which may share some

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Driving Safety Tips for the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), drivers are at a higher risk of getting into car accidents during the summer than at any other time of the year. This could be because school is out and there are more people out enjoying the summer weather cruising in their motorcycle or bicycle. Luckily, there

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What Should I Do If I Was Attacked By a Dog?

Being attacked by a dog can change your life forever. You might miss work, develop a fear of dogs, have disfiguring injuries, or even become permanently disabled. Luckily, the law allows you to get compensation for some of the ways your life was altered after an attack. Let’s talk about what type of injuries you

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Playground Injuries and How to Prevent Them

Seventy-five percent of playground injuries take place on public playgrounds. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), at least 200,000 children (age 14 or younger) are treated in emergency rooms each year for playground-related injuries. More than 10% of these are traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and the rate of TBIs is rising. Because public

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Should I Hire A Lawyer After a Distracted Driving Accident? 

A distracted driving accident can happen for the following reasons: Hundreds of thousands of billboards line streets and highways across the United States.  The average American checks his/her phone nearly one hundred times a day.  The use of Bluetooth music entertainment in the car has skyrocketed.  From 2018 to 2019, the number of deaths from

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Peloton Treadmill & Bicycle Injury Attorneys in California

Exercise equipment company Peloton has gained a loyal following since it was founded in 2012 with a Kickstarter campaign. The company’s main products are stationary bicycles and treadmills which start at $2,500. Both Peloton products, however, have been involved in recent recalls and safety warnings after reports of injury and even a death.  If you

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Teen Driving: Parent Tips and How to Avoid an Auto Accident

In the United States, teen driving-related car accidents are the number one cause of death in teenagers. The trauma from this type of an accident can last a lifetime, so it is important to talk to your children about the dangers of driving. The best thing you can do is to prepare them for the

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Bike Accidents and Safety in San Luis Obispo, California

We often think of riding a bike as an almost innocent activity. However, with the rise in mobile technology and fall of average attention spans, the rates of bicycle accidents have been increasing. In a world full of roadway distractions, it is more important than ever to protect yourself while riding your bike in California. 

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