May 12, 2021 | 5:00 am
A 42-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of causing the fatal hit-and-run crash last year that killed 65-year-old Deborah Ann Geneau, a case in which Chain | Cohn | Stiles and the Geneau family offered a reward. Stephanie Heninger was arrested and pleaded not guilty to vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and hit-and-run charges connected ...
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May 5, 2021 | 5:00 am
Chain | Cohn | Stiles has helped launch a new video campaign focused on the safe use and enjoyment for all of Bakersfield’s Kern River Parkway — a paved trail over 30 miles long that runs from southwest to northwest Bakersfield used for recreational use and commuting. The video campaign launched in conjunction with May’s ...
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April 28, 2021 | 5:00 am
As we all experienced, the past year was incredibly tough, especially for local businesses. Still, Chain | Cohn | Stiles remained open during the pandemic as local residents in Kern County still needed legal help. This included current clients with active cases at the law firm, as well as those who suffered injuries in accidents ...
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April 21, 2021 | 5:00 am
As the year of pandemic lockdowns and stay-at-home orders comes to an end, Americans are returning to deadlier streets. Traffic deaths in the United States increased in 2020, even as people drove less because of the COVID-19 pandemic. National Safety Council estimates that 4.8 million people were injured in crashes last year and more than ...
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Each year, millions of people are bitten or attacked by dogs. Sadly, children make up more than 50% of all dog bite victims. Last year nearly 18,000 dog bite injury claims were made in the United States, according to the Insurance Information Institute. California had the most claims, and Florida, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, ...
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April 7, 2021 | 12:21 pm
We all know to buckle up when we get behind the wheel of a vehicle, because we know seat belts save lives. But did you know another step could save thousands of more lives? Chain | Cohn | Stiles is joining law enforcement and safety officials in asking drivers to give it a rest — ...
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March 31, 2021 | 8:44 am
Ryan Kowal, 21, had severe autism and required one-on-one care “at all times” when he was placed in the care of SAILS Westbrook Crisis Home in Bakersfield. That care was most important during meal times, as Ryan required a soft food-only diet due to his risk for choking. Supervisors at SAILS Westbrook Crisis Home, a ...
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March 23, 2021 | 9:52 am
Bakersfield is not safe for pedestrians. That sharp message, but hard truth, comes from a new nationwide study that lists Bakersfield as the No. 2 most dangerous metropolitan area in the United States to be a pedestrian. The “Dangerous by Design” study by Smart Growth America analyzed government data from 2010 to 2019 to create ...
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March 9, 2021 | 3:29 pm
Chain | Cohn | Stiles law firm has resolved four cases on behalf of students at North High School who were victims of sexual misconduct by an athletic equipment manager at the school. The cases settled for a total of nearly $2 million. Kern County Sheriff’s Office had arrested Edwin Rodriguez on suspicion of lewd ...
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Four attorneys and partners at Chain | Cohn | Stiles have been named to the 2021 “Super Lawyers” listing by Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine. Personal injury attorneys David Cohn and Matthew Clark earned the Super Lawyers distinction, as well as workers’ compensation lawyer James Yoro. The prestigious honor is awarded to no more than 5 ...
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