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Foster Farms Salmonella Outbreak Continues
April 17, 2014
In October of 2013, the United States Department of Agriculture issued a health warning regarding a salmonella outbreak linked to three Foster Farms processing plants...
Motorcycle Safety Tips
March 26, 2014
In the state of California, the operators and passengers of motorcycles are required, by law, to wear helmets. This law is intended to help prevent...
Toyota Reaches Settlement over Defective Vehicles
March 26, 2014
Toyota has reached a $1.2 billion settlement with the Justice Department over faulty accelerators on cars they refused to recall. The largest penalty ever imposed...
New FDA Testosterone Warning
March 19, 2014
The FDA has issued a new warning to men using testosterone medications, stating that these medications can increase your risk of blood clots, heart attack...
Construction Jobs on List of Most Dangerous Jobs in America
February 17, 2014
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its list of the top ten most dangerous jobs in America and, no surprise to anyone,...
Nearly Four Million Graco Car Seats Recalled
February 14, 2014
Graco, one of the most popular manufacturers of children’s products, has issued a recall for almost four million car seats sold between 2009 and 2013....
Salmonella Outbreak Sickens over 400 People in 23 States
January 31, 2014
On October 7, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a Public Health Alert regarding illness caused by the antibiotic-resistant...
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...
FDA Recalls Dietary Supplement
November 18, 2013
The Food and Drug Administration used its new powers granted by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) for just the second time in forcing a...
Common Types of California Farm Accidents
October 14, 2013
Farms can be dangerous places to work, but in California, many farms are exempt from carrying workers’ compensation insurance. This can place workers injured in...