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Prompted by a recent injury in Santa Fe, a new article out of New Mexico seeks to raise awareness about the importance of bicycle safety.  The report points out that American cyclists are far more susceptible to injury than are cyclists in other regions.  Estimates peg the chances of a fatality at three times as… read more

If you’re about to purchase an automobile for your teen, then you might first take a look at a new compilation of the safest and most insurance-friendly automobiles for that demographic.  Carinsurance.com put together the information, which only analyzed vehicles of the 2009 model year that come in under $15,000.  The data came from such… read more

Children are put in danger every year by motor vehicles in ways that many people probably can’t even imagine.  In addition to the threat posed by a hot vehicle on a sweltering summer day, children can be injured or worse due to a vehicle moving too quickly out of a parking stall, an improperly latched… read more

Three years ago, the timeframe between October and September claimed the lives of 1,000 motorists around the state of California, according to the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System of the California Highway Patrol.  78,000 more were injured.  To help cut down on those numbers, the CHP is offering a series of safety tips that all… read more

Numerous people will head to lakes, rivers, swimming pools, and the beach this summer.  But in addition to the drowning hazard bodies of water create, there lurks a less visible threat described by a new report that can also cause damage:  the risk of a bacterial infection. The risk is greater in natural bodies of water… read more

A new report out of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin offers some advanced safety tips that drivers might exercise whenever they’re out on the road.  The next time you drive, keep these things in mind so that you can always encourage safety. First, get in the habit of starting out a little bit early whenever you take… read more

We recently brought you word of a study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety which revealed that hands-free texting and driving can be as dangerous if not more so than manual texting at the wheel.  But a new report wonders exactly why that is, considering that these systems were developed in the first place… read more

Data recently brought to light has led the Food and Drug Administration to issue a warning about Hydroxyethyl Starch Solutions.  The product, which is designed to increase plasma in persons suffering from hypovolemia, could reportedly create adverse circumstances if the recipient is an adult who is critically ill.  Specifically, such persons could sustain renal impairment… read more

A series of chandeliers under the Transglobe and Portfolio brands are being recalled by the Valencia, California-based Bel Air Lighting.  20,500 chandeliers with nine lights are impacted by the recall.  Although the Transglobe model was available from numerous retailers, the Portfolio model could only be obtained through Lowe’s.  Each was sold between February 2007 and… read more

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP attorney Spencer Lucas has been recognized by The Recorder legal publication as one of California’s “50 Lawyers on the Fast Track.” The award is given to attorneys with 10 or fewer years of practice whose “early accomplishments indicate they will be tomorrow’s top lawyers and leaders” and who “stood… read more

With summer here, many Californians will pursue new vacation prospects.  Numerous families will take to the roads and the skies in order to take advantage of the nice weather and the fact that their kids are out of school.  But as the Sheriff’s Department of San Diego explains in a new report, it’s important that… read more

It’s still June, which also still means it’s still National Safety Month.  Such a broad distinction leaves room for any number of tips from various authorities, but we’d like to turn your attention to a new report that focuses on preventing accidents and tragedies from taking place in your backyard pool. The Sacramento Fire Department’s… read more