The most recent reports indicate that 77 fatalities have now been linked to ignition switch defects associated with General Motors (GM) vehicles. In addition, 141 people suffered injuries in car accidents caused by these defective […]
Read MoreSafe Driving Tips for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is a great time to honor the rich heritage of Irish Americans. In fact, this day has become so popular that many non-Irish people join in on the celebration as well. This […]
Read MoreBakersfield Lawmakers Discuss Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Last week, the Kern County Committee on Public Transportation met to discuss ways to improve safety for pedestrians in the Bakersfield area. The meeting focused on specific areas in Oildale and East Bakersfield which have […]
Read MoreCalifornia Ranks 47th in Auto Insurance Laws and Compliance
Any time you get into your car, you’re running the risk of being involved in a car accident. There are many drivers on the road in Bakersfield, and the slightest lapse in judgment or concentration […]
Read MoreTruck Collides with California Metrolink Train
Early Tuesday morning, a truck became stuck on the train tracks in the farmlands of Oxnard. At the same moment, a Metrolink train was bearing down on the vehicle. The ensuing truck accident caused the […]
Read MoreRecord Numbers of Vehicles Recalled in 2014
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently released figures regarding auto recall totals for 2014. As expected, there were a record number of recalled vehicles recalled last year. In total, there were 63.9 million […]
Read MoreWhat are Common Causes of Wrongful Death?
Any time someone dies due to the negligent actions of another, it is considered a wrongful death. In these situations, the family of the deceased may file a wrongful death lawsuit in order to recover […]
Read MoreProving Fault in a Car Accident
The recent high profile car accident involving Olympic gold medalist, Bruce Jenner, is another example of how a collision can change the lives of everyone involved. In Jenner’s case, photographic evidence and cell phone records […]
Read MoreSafe Driving Tips for Super Bowl Sunday
The Super Bowl is this weekend, and there will most likely be many Super Bowl parties being hosted throughout the Bakersfield area. These parties help make the Super Bowl a more social occasion, allowing you […]
Read MoreBakersfield Man Settles with PG&E for Construction Accident Injuries
PG&E has recently settled with Jerry Wood, a Bakersfield man who was injured in a construction accident occurring during the demolition of a power plant owned by PG&E on August 3, 2013. Wood, a spectator […]
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