Pandemic lockdowns and stay at home orders have kept many drivers at home but those who were out found open lanes which seems to have encouraged irresponsible driving. This erratic behavior has led to a sharp increase in car crashes and traffic deaths both locally and nationwide. The non-profit National
Between 2016 and 2018 traffic collisions with bicyclists nationally killed 455 riders and injured scores more. Even in light of these facts California Lawmakers are seeking to make the road more dangerous for riders by allowing riders to roll through stop signs. For Pat Hines, founder of traffic safety group
A federal jury awarded $7.1 million in damages to three Army veterans finding 3M Co. failed to warn about design flaws in earplugs. These same earplugs were marketed nationwide and simultaneously sold to the U.S. military that have ultimately been shown to have caused the hearing loss of the plaintiffs.
Caltrans has embarked on a local road construction program that seems to be contributing to an already volatile set of conditions on our local roadways. These improvements are happening just as people are returning to their pre-pandemic activity and driving levels and at a time when many of their skills
Slip and fall injuries are the leading cause of serious injuries in the United States. Generally speaking, landlords are responsible for maintaining their premises in a reasonably safe manner for their guests. These guests include customers, renters and people unknown to them. When they fail to meet that standard they
Dooring accidents happen when a driver or their passenger negligently opens their car door into an area where a moving cyclist is riding. In one scenario the door is opened and the rider of the bicycle hits the opened car door and is injured. Another scenario, and one that is
It was revealed this morning the son of longtime Sacramento television personality Mark S. Allen was one of four teenagers burned in a backyard fire accident in Lincoln. Police confirmed the accident happened at a Lincoln home when the teenagers were having an impromptu outdoor prom gathering and bonfire Saturday
Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms are an incredible benefit to consumers worldwide. These wonderful devices save countless lives every year and most homeowners rely on them for the protection of themselves and their family. The Kidde Corporation has announced the nationwide recall of over 225,000 TruSense smoke alarm/Carbon Monoxide
For the third time Infiniti is recalling both FX35 and FX45 SUVs for potential passenger side airbag defects. This recall includes some of the 2006 through 2008 FX35 and FX45 SUVs that previously had their passenger-side airbags replaced as the result of an earlier recall. The replacement airbags could tear during
Peloton issued a voluntary recall for all of their treadmill products after an investigation revealed a series of accidents resulting in multiple injuries and at least one death. The voluntary recall includes the Peloton Tread and Tread+. The recall announcement on May 5th was specifically for the Tread+ and came
