Category: Tips & Information
July 6, 2023 | Tips & Information
Car Accident Prevention: Staying Safe on California Roads
It doesn’t matter what type of car accident you’re in—any collision between motor vehicles can cause property damage, injuries, and fatalities. Even if there aren’t any injuries involved, the shock …
July 5, 2023 | Tips & Information, News & Media
New Study: Slower Speeds On Major Roads Could Help Reduce Rising Pedestrian Deaths
Pedestrian deaths in the United States have been rising in recent years, and a new study suggests that slower speeds on major arterial roads could help reduce these deaths. The …
June 21, 2023 | Tips & Information
New Auto Braking System Rules Expected To Save Lives, Reduce Crashes And Injuries
A federal transportation agency is proposing a new rule that would require all vehicles to have automatic emergency braking systems in an effort to reduce traffic fatalities. Automatic Emergency Braking …
June 7, 2023 | Tips & Information
Sink Your Teeth Into Pet Safety Education For ‘Dog Bite Awareness Week’, Your Mail Carrier Will Thank You
The U.S. Postal Service has a message for us all: Get your paws on dog safety knowledge and sink your teeth into prevention for everyone’s protection. For National Dog Bite …
May 31, 2023 | News & Media, Tips & Information
Bakersfield Home Invasion Case: Homeowner Liability, Self-Defense, And The ‘Castle Doctrine’
If someone broke into your home while you and your family were inside, could you legally defend yourself? That’s what happened at a northeast Bakersfield home when a man was …
May 17, 2023 | News & Media, Tips & Information
Study Finds Small Cars Fail to Protect Rear Passengers in Head-On Crashes, Raising Safety Concerns
Rear passengers in small cars beware! You may not be protected in the back seat in the event of a head on crash. A new study by the Insurance Institute …
April 12, 2023 | Tips & Information
How to Report Elderly Abuse in California
Sadly, elder abuse—deliberately or negligently causing harm to an elderly person—is a common occurrence. The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that one in 10 adults aged 65 and over is …
April 11, 2023 | Tips & Information, News & Media
Distracted Driving Roadway Fatalities Hit Record Highs, And The Problem Is Likely Worse That Current Numbers Show
Nearly 46,000 people died in U.S. traffic crashes in one year, the latest federal statistics show, showing a dramatic increase in roadway deaths, including crashes involving at least one distracted …
March 22, 2023 | Tips & Information, News & Media
Bakersfield Ranks 39th Highest Rate In Nation For Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents, Analysis Shows
Bakersfield has the 39th highest rate of motor vehicle fatalities in the United States, according to a new analysis of U.S. Department of Transportation data by Stacker. Across the United …
March 15, 2023 | Video, Tips & Information
Chain | Cohn | Clark’s ‘Legal Minute’ Videos Provide Latest Tips in Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation Law
Chain | Cohn | Clark has developed a series of informational :60-second videos, featured during local TV news station KGET-17 (NBC). You can watch the video related to the following …
March 8, 2023 | Tips & Information, News & Media
‘Traffic Calming’ In Bakersfield? What It Means, And How It Can Make Our Local Street Safer
It’s time to “calm” the streets of Bakersfield. The City of Bakersfield has approved a “traffic calming” program that implements a standardized toolbox aimed to make roadways safer for drivers, …
February 28, 2023 | Tips & Information
Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act of 1975 (MICRA)
In medical malpractice lawsuits—and other types of personal injury cases—there are two broad categories of compensatory damages a plaintiff can pursue: economic and noneconomic damages. Economic damages compensate victims of …
February 27, 2023 | Tips & Information
Study: Vehicles Crash Into Storefronts More Than 100 Times Per Day In The U.S., Leading To Injuries And Deaths (Here’s How To Prevent Them)
Vehicles crash into buildings with surprising frequency in the United States: more than 100 times each day, with nearly half of those causing injuries. That’s according to research by the …
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