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For people that suffer from chronic pain, sometimes potent medications are seemingly the only way that they can find relief.  When used properly and under the guidance of a qualified medical professional, these items should be safe for the user.  But where things get tricky is when people not provided the prescription are able to… read more

Cyclists are likely cheering the approval of a law that aims to provide additional protection to cyclists who navigate along busy California roads.  The protection comes in the form of more clearly delineated rules that govern automobiles when they pass bikes. The law was signed yesterday by the Governor of California, and the measure and… read more

Now that fall is upon us, it’s important to revisit some of those safety considerations that must be taken into account as cold weather hits.  If you reside in an apartment or a home with a fireplace, then the safety tips on hand from a new report are worth your time. It’s important to take… read more

Over the weekend, the Los Angeles Times came out with a new report that focuses on the many active safety features available on modern vehicles.  While we’re still not in a world where the roads are filled with automobiles that can take over driving for us completely, it’s becoming clear that such an age is… read more

Last week was National Child Passenger Safety Week, but just because that event drew to a close doesn’t mean we can shut the door on car seat safety.  A new report out of Salt Lake City analyzes the importance of investing in the right car seat and recycling those seats when a child grows out… read more

This past Thursday, the city of Norwalk, California benefitted from an operation by the Sheriff’s Departments of Los Angeles and Norwalk designed to crack down on those behaviors that could place a motorcyclist in danger.  Motorcycle riders and drivers of automobiles were both subject to the ratcheted-up enforcement operation in place.  Last year saw an… read more

Acura MDX and Odyssey automobiles of the 2003 and 2004 model years are being recalled by Honda because of a potential safety issue that could lead to the sudden deployment of the airbags.  The air bag control modules in the affected vehicles have a component that could be susceptible to a failure related to electrical… read more

As various parts of California get ready to participate in harvest season, it’s important to always keep safety in mind.  In fact, the necessity of taking the proper precautions when harvesting only grows with age.  Many farmers are used to pushing themselves hard day in and day out, but this can turn dangerous as a… read more

When it comes to the future of automobile technology, autonomous seems to be the name of the game.  Google has been promoting perhaps the most promising technology, a type of vehicle that takes over every driving function from an operator.  Other automakers, though, are focused on taking incremental steps toward such a system. No matter… read more

By law, citizens of California are required by law to give emergency and construction vehicles pulled to the side of the road ample space.  This is known as The Move Over Law, and it came into being back in 2007 as a means to protect otherwise defenseless officials assisting motorists or working to improve the… read more

In a couple weeks, several safety agencies from around the nation will observe something known as Fire Prevention Week.  This year, the efforts of those agencies will revolve largely around how to reduce the threat of kitchen fires, which the National Fire Protection Association says are responsible for more home fire injuries than any other… read more

It’s a rule that has led to endless griping from commuters:  when you board an airplane, you must turn off your electronic devices during takeoff and landing.  Now, with complaints reaching a fever pitch and mobile devices more prevalent than they’ve ever been, the Federal Aviation Administration is likely to alter the rules.  An advisory… read more