According to the National Safety Council, fatal traffic accidents are up 14% from this same time last year, putting the country on course to pass 40,000 traffic-related deaths for the first time is eight years. […]
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Uber Seeks to Block Class Action Lawsuit
400 of Uber’s California “driver partners” have submitted testimony asserting their preference for being classified as independent contractors instead of employees of the company. While this may seem unrelated to personal injury claims, the court’s […]
Read MoreDeadly Fourth of July Car Accident
One man was killed and two others were injured in a head-on car crash in Bakersfield on July 4th. The accident occurred on Panama Lane around 3:55 p.m. when a driver heading east swerved into […]
Read MoreFiat Chrysler Initiates Recall
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles plans to issue a recall for 7,700 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs due to potentially deadly breaking problems. The vehicles, manufactured in June of 2015, have only been sold to […]
Read MoreJuly 4th Travel Forecast
An average of 40 million people travel more than 50 miles from home around July 4th every year. This year, with the holiday falling on a weekend, those numbers are likely to increase. This means […]
Read MoreFatal Rollover Crash in Bakersfield
A man who has not yet been identified by police was pronounced dead on the scene of a single-vehicle car accident on Sunday. The accident, which occurred near the intersection of Wible and McKee roads, […]
Read MoreGM Defective Ignition Switch Deaths Rise to 77
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 […]
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