When you are injured in a car accident, there are a number of things that can interfere with your getting fair compensation. The best way to protect your rights and ensure you are treated fairly […]
Read MoreHours of Service Violations and Truck Accidents
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has adopted rules that are intended to prevent dangerous truck accidents. But unfortunately, some trucking companies push their drivers beyond the limits established by the FMCSA, endangering both […]
Read MoreSUV Hits Gas Line after Crashing into Home in Bakersfield
An SUV being driven by a minor crashed into a home in Southwest Bakersfield early Saturday morning. The accident itself was less remarkable than the consequences that followed. In hitting the house, the driver also […]
Read MoreHate Traffic? Put Down the Cellphone
A new study has found that drivers using their cellphones are among the leading causes of traffic slowdowns and jams. The study looked at distracted driving in general – everything from adjusting an iPod to […]
Read More5 Tips to Protect Yourself Against Unethical Construction Contractors
There are all kinds of contractors. However, an unethical or bad contractor can create problems that put you in a worse situation than you were in than when you originally hired him. Here are some […]
Read MoreFatal Rollover Accident in Rural Kern County
A 62-year-old man from Bakersfield lost his life in a single vehicle rollover accident on Sunday morning. The accident occurred just east of McFarland in rural Kern County. Its cause is still under investigation by […]
Read MoreSurveillance of Hit and Run Suspect Released
On December 7th, 2015, a hit and run accident in the 300 block of Q Street left a bicyclist with serious injuries. The car was described as a light blue Ford Mustang with tinted windows […]
Read MoreCalifornia’s Deadly Interstates
According to data gathered by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, California is one of the top three most deadly states to drive in. According to the NHTSA, I-170 through Los Angeles is the second […]
Read MoreAAA 2015 Year-End Holiday Travel Forecast
AAA predicts over 100 million people will travel 50+ miles from their homes between December 23rd and January 3rd. Known as the year-end holiday travel period, this latest estimate shows a 1.3% increase over last […]
Read MorePopcorn Lung
A new study from Harvard has found that 75% of e-cigarettes contain a flavoring agent called diacetyl, which is known to cause a serious and life-threatening respiratory condition called popcorn lung. This incurable lung disease, […]
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