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Officials Consider Banning Right Turns on Red Lights To Decrease Accidents Involving Pedestrians, Bicyclists

An average of 20 pedestrians are killed every day in the United States, the highest rate nationally in more than 40 years, according to the latest national statistics. Banning right …

MADD Southern California Honors Law Firm Marketing Director With ‘Honorary Volunteer Award’

Chain | Cohn | Clark’s marketing director has been honored with the “Honorary Volunteer Award” by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Southern California Region. Jorge Barrientos received the award during …

Wake Up! The Hidden Dangers of Drowsy Driving And Strategies To Prevent Crashes From Dozing Off

After approximately 24 hours of being awake, the effects on reaction time, vigilance, multi-tasking, and hand-eye coordination are comparable to having a blood alcohol content of 0.10%, according to a …

How Parents Can Help Prevent Vehicle Crashes, The Leading Cause of Death For Teenagers

Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens aged 15 to 18 in the United States, with more than 2,600 dying per year. Of those, nearly 1,000 fatalities involve …

‘Tis the Season for Car Accidents: How to Stay Safe On The Road During The Fall

’Tis the season … for car accidents, that is. Fall season is the most perilous season for car crashes, with 72% of U.S. drivers — or roughly 170 million drivers …

New California Bills Introduce Speed Cameras, Restrict Self-Driving Trucks, Make Bike-Friendly Code Changes

California is poised to introduce speed cameras on its roadways for the first time while simultaneously taking steps to restrict the operation of self-driving trucks without human drivers, and bike-friendly …

Studio 17 Live: Attorney Matt Clark Discusses Dangerous Bakersfield Roadways, Tips, MADD

Chain | Cohn | Clark attorney Matt Clark joins Studio 17 Live to discuss safety issues on the streets of Kern County, things people should know about hiring a lawyer …

Bakersfield Council Approves $8 Million In Roadway Projects To ‘Stop The Killing On Our Streets’

The Bakersfield City Council has approved “traffic calming” projects totaling nearly $8 million designed to make streets safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Bakersfield Councilman Bob Smith, during a council …

Health Experts: Increased Risk For Valley Fever Looms In Kern County, Southwest United States (Steps To Reduce Threat)

Health officials are cautioning residents across California, especially in Kern County, as a potential increased risk for Valley Fever looms. Thousands of people across the southwestern United States are at …

Motor Vehicle Accidents: Steps To Take After A Crash | Chain Cohn Clark ‘Legal Minute’

The odds of getting into a motor vehicle accident at any time in your life in the United States are about 1 in 100, according to the National Highway Traffic …

List: The Deadliest New Cars On The Road, And The Least Deadly

New American muscle cars with high horsepower and a hot rod image rank among the deadliest vehicles on the road for their own drivers, and for people in other vehicles, …

California Comparative Negligence: Assigning Fault in Personal Injury Cases

In many car accidents or other personal injury cases, more than one party is to blame. California comparative negligence rules govern how fault is assigned.

Injury Prevention in the Workplace: Staying Safe Is Better for Everyone

Workers’ compensation is an important safety net for employees injured on the job. But it’s better for everyone if we can prevent injuries in the workplace.

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