As we continue our focus on Distracted Driving Awareness Month, it has come time to take a good look at the numbers driving the campaign. According to the National Safety Council, more than 1,000 people […]
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AAA Study Finds Hands-Free Devices Still Pose Dangers
A recent study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and the University of Utah has found that the most popular voice controlled in-vehicle information and entertainment systems are no safer than handheld alternatives. […]
Read MoreDistracted Driving Awareness Month
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and a great time to recommit to improving your own driving habits. In years past, distracted driving campaigns have focused on texting and using handheld devices for emailing and […]
Read MoreUninsured/Underinsured Motorist Car Accidents
About 15% of California drivers are uninsured. Those who do have insurance typically carry the minimum coverage required by law. This means that if you were seriously injured, these drivers’ policies most likely won’t cover […]
Read MoreWhy Hire a Car Accident Attorney?
When you are injured in a car accident, there are a number of things that can interfere with your getting fair compensation. The best way to protect your rights and ensure you are treated fairly […]
Read MoreSUV Hits Gas Line after Crashing into Home in Bakersfield
An SUV being driven by a minor crashed into a home in Southwest Bakersfield early Saturday morning. The accident itself was less remarkable than the consequences that followed. In hitting the house, the driver also […]
Read MoreSurveillance of Hit and Run Suspect Released
On December 7th, 2015, a hit and run accident in the 300 block of Q Street left a bicyclist with serious injuries. The car was described as a light blue Ford Mustang with tinted windows […]
Read MoreCalifornia’s Deadly Interstates
According to data gathered by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, California is one of the top three most deadly states to drive in. According to the NHTSA, I-170 through Los Angeles is the second […]
Read MoreIs Your Child’s Car Seat Installed Correctly?
A recent state-run safety check of car seats in New York found that only 12% of infant and child car seats were installed correctly. While Bakersfield is not NYC, it is safe to assume these […]
Read MoreThe Five Most Important Things to Do After a Car Accident
When you are involved in a car accident, what you do in the hours, days, and weeks following will have a direct impact on your ability to collect fair compensation. To help ensure you are […]
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