Category: Car Accident
GM Recalls More Vehicles over Ignition Defect
January 6, 2015
General Motors (GM) has initiated another recall associated with defective ignition lock systems that can cause safety issues in hot weather conditions. The recall covers...
Safe Driving Tips for the Holidays
December 15, 2014
This year’s holiday season is in full swing. Typically, the holiday season involves family get togethers, office parties, and many celebrations. Unfortunately, the holiday season...
What to Do after a Car Accident
November 13, 2014
Car accidents can be frightening and traumatic events. It is common to be disoriented and confused immediately after a car accident. However, it is important...
GM Ignition Defect Death Toll Rises to 29
October 24, 2014
It just keeps getting worse for General Motors. As of October 20, the number of deaths connected to the company’s defective ignition switch problem climbed...
40% of Teens Admit to Texting while Driving
October 10, 2014
Despite the continued efforts of regulators, insurance companies, and parents, new drivers continue to text at an alarming rate while behind the wheel. Research consistently...
Is Your Child in the Right Car Seat?
September 17, 2014
September 14-20 is Child Passenger Safety Week, which seeks to raise awareness of the dangers young children face when they aren’t properly secured in a...
City of Bakersfield Opens New Traffic Operations Center
July 21, 2014
Bakersfield’s Traffic Operations Center (TOC) opened in June 2014. Equipped with scores of flat screen televisions providing a mix of live feed, traffic map, and...
California’s Dangerous Bridges
July 16, 2014
According to a new report by TRIP – a nonprofit transportation research group – 13 percent of the bridges in California’s more rural areas are...
Used Cars and Recalls
April 25, 2014
Did you know that there are no laws requiring used car dealerships to inform customers of a recall? There aren’t even laws requiring potential customers...
Google Glass Operation While Driving Case Closed
January 25, 2014
Cecelia Abadie, the California woman cited by the State Patrol for distracted driving while wearing Google Glass has been cleared of all charges. Officers initially...
Our Bakersfield Car Accident Lawyer Supports National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
December 19, 2013
Holiday celebrations often include alcohol. It is no coincidence then that December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. Impaired driving is a leading cause of...
Latest Auto Recalls
December 13, 2013
December has seen a number of recalls for defective vehicle parts. This month: BMW recalled 76,6000 3-Series and 5-Series models from 2006 and 2007 due...