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2,886 motorcycles of the 2014 model year are being recalled by the Harley-Davidson Motor Company because of a potential safety issue that could arise.  These motorcycles could have clutch release plates that are inappropriate for the given units.  Because of this, a rider might not be able to disengage the clutch.  When this occurs during… read more

The newest issue of Los Angeles Lawyers finds Panish Shea and Boyle’s own Robert Glassman outlining how to approach a situation wherein the counsel for the opposing side attempts to put barriers up to the proper testimony of a witness. In it, Mr. Glassman describes how the only reason such an objection by the opposing… read more

Much of the country is in the throes of remarkably cold weather, and over the coming months, there will no doubt be situations where those freezing temperatures are accompanied by ice.  This can make the road more perilous than even a snowstorm would, and if you ever find yourself traveling down such a path, you… read more

A new study emphasizes the idea that distracted driving continues to grow and endanger citizens across the country.  This particular bit of research points to the increasing number of pedestrian strikes that can be attributable to a driver being distracted. The research hails from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and can be found in… read more

This week has found persons in Southern California and the country as a whole huddled inside in a bid to stay out of the cold.  In such circumstances, it’s important to heat your home in a manner conducive to safety while seeing to those other hazards that can be created at this time of the… read more

One unfortunate side effect of the holidays is that there tend to be a number of scams created as a means to defraud trusting individuals who just wanted to do some holiday shopping or download an app as a gift for a family member.  Because this time of the year sees an increase in such… read more

Yesterday, we related how UC San Diego was launching an effort geared toward reducing accidents attributed to distracted driving within the city, and now the City Council of San Diego is doing their part to reduce accidents related to home fires.  They have partnered with the Burn Institute for an annual safety campaign that offers… read more

A new report finds an officer with the California Highway Patrol addressing some of the potential misconceptions surrounding cellphone driving laws throughout the state.  He first points out that someone at the wheel of a parked car would be able to use their cellphone without fear of being ticketed, provided that they have moved out… read more

Girls BCG Hooded Windsuits in various sizes are being recalled by the Katy, Texas-based Academy Sports + Outdoors because of a potential strangulation risk posed to the children wearing the products.  These clothing items have drawstrings, which brings the windsuits out of compliance with regulations established in 2011 to protect kids from entanglement risks associated… read more

As the temperatures go on the decline at this time of the year, people around Southern California are going to be turning on their furnaces for the first time in what could have been months.  Unfortunately, a number of citizens will neglect to take the proper precautions with these devices, and they therefore set themselves… read more

New research has come out that relates how many motorcycle accidents could be the result of the brain inaccurately responding to visual cues in the road environment.  By understanding this, safety campaigns and future research efforts may be enacted that could reduce this potential threat. The study hails from researchers at Texas Tech’s Human Factors… read more

Many persons will tote around a gasoline canister without thinking anything about the potential perils of these items.  The red container has become a fairly standard sight in homes and business across the country, but NBC News recently came out with an investigation that found serious accidents associated with these products may be rare but… read more