If you have been seriously injured by a defective smartphone, call (661) 333-3333 to learn how Bakersfield personal injury attorney Mickey Fine can help[/caption] News of overheating batteries and exploding smartphones prompted Samsung to issue […]
Read MoreFDA Bans Antibacterial Soap Chemicals
Citing a lack of scientific evidence on the benefits – and a growing body of evidence finding harm – the FDA has moved to ban 19 chemicals commonly found in antibacterial soaps. These include triclosan […]
Read MoreTraveling for Labor Day? Be Careful
The National Safety Council predicts that this upcoming Labor Day weekend will be the deadliest since 2008. Relying on data that shows an increasing trend in fatal motor vehicle accidents – up 9% from this […]
Read MoreUnsafe Playground Equipment
Playgrounds are meant to be safe environments where children and parents alike can relax and enjoy some time in the sun. Unfortunately, every year, over 200,000 children in the United States are treated in emergency […]
Read MoreHyundai and Mitsubishi Recall Nearly 150,000 Vehicles
The NHTSA reports that Hyundai is recalling 64,500 Elantras from model year 2013 due to deteriorated brake pedal stopper pads that could lead to transmission and electrical issues. Mitsubishi has issued a recall for 82,000 […]
Read MoreNational Stop on Red Week
August 1st – 6th marks National Stop on Red Week, a week dedicated to bringing greater awareness to the dangers posed by not stopping at red lights. According to the National Coalition for Safer Roads […]
Read MoreUse Caution While Playing Pokémon Go
If you are like millions of other Americans, you have caught Pokémon fever and have spent a goodly portion of the past few weeks trying to “catch them all.” In this endeavor, be sure to […]
Read MoreSpinal Cord Injuries Caused by Medical Errors
Spinal cord injuries occur when an event causes damage to your spinal cord, resulting in a loss of functionality, such as movement or sensation. These injuries vary in severity. In extreme cases, spinal cord injuries […]
Read MoreCellphone Courtesy Month
The National Safety Council reports that 26% of all serious auto accidents are a result of cellphone use alone. This includes texting and typing, but also dialing numbers or simply looking at the screen. Our […]
Read More36 Million Expected to Drive this Weekend
AAA predicts that 43 million Americans will travel a distance greater than 50 miles to reach their 4th of July destination. 84% of those – 36 million – will do so entirely by car, truck, […]
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