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A proposed California bill could allow certain IDs to be marked “No Alcohol Sale” for individuals convicted of DUI, preventing them from purchasing alcohol at stores or bars. Attorney Matt …
The Bakersfield Police Department expanded its “By the Numbers” report to include deeper insights into DUI incidents and domestic violence trends across the city, 23ABC reports. The new data aims …
As New Year’s Eve approaches, the California Highway Patrol is increasing DUI enforcement across Kern County, and local leaders are sending a clear message: Don’t drive impaired. Attorney Juan Garza, …
At the corner of 18th Street and Chester Avenue in downtown Bakersfield, a holiday window display at the Law Office of Chain | Cohn | Clark is sending a message …
Months after a viral petition called for restrictions on unsupervised minors at Bakersfield’s Valley Plaza Mall, the conversation continues. Attorney Juan Garza of Chain | Cohn | Clark shares his …
Following the heartbreaking death of an 8-year-old in an alleged DUI crash in east Bakersfield, the fight for stronger DUI sentencing laws has reignited. The Law Office of Chain | …
DUI-related deaths are increasing at an alarming rate in Kern County, and local leaders are sounding the alarm. Attorney Matt Clark, managing partner at Chain | Cohn | Clark and …
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the people, stories, and accomplishments that make the Latino community such an essential part of Kern County. In this Studio 17 Live …
A Bakersfield family is grieving and speaks out about the unimaginable loss of a 6-year-old girl killed in a suspected DUI crash. As DUI-related tragedies continue to rise in Kern …
A heartbreaking tragedy in Bakersfield: A 6-year-old girl was killed after a suspected drunk driver crashed into her family’s car. Attorney Matt Clark of Chain | Cohn | Clark, and …
A California court ruled that Grimmway Farms discriminated against employees with disabilities, a major legal victory for workers’ rights. Beatriz Trejo, a certified workers’ compensation legal specialist and attorney at …
DUI-related deaths are surging in Kern County, a disturbing trend that’s devastating families and alarming local leaders. Matt Clark, managing partner at Chain | Cohn | Clark and board member …
A former Arvin High School teacher is facing serious sex crime charges, but the case has taken a turn as the alleged victim refuses to testify in court. Attorney Juan …
After a tragic stabbing in Bakersfield, many are asking: What can you legally do about verbal threats and harassment before violence occurs? Attorney Juan Garza of Chain | Cohn | …
The California Highway Patrol is ramping up enforcement in Kern County with a RAID (Rapid Arrest of Intoxicated Drivers) operation, deploying DUI saturation patrols to catch impaired drivers before tragedy …
Bakersfield has one of the highest DUI rates in the country, ranked 8th nationally, according to a new Lending Tree report. But local experts say the problem is even worse …
Kern County is seeing a disturbing rise in fatal crashes involving young drivers. Attorney Chris Hagan of Chain | Cohn | Clark weighs in on this alarming trend, what’s behind …
California is cracking down on distracted driving with a stricter “no-touch” phone law, making it illegal to hold your phone for any reason while driving. Attorney Juan Garza of Chain …
Elder abuse is a growing concern in Kern County and across the nation — from financial exploitation to neglect and physical harm. In this report by 23ABC News, attorney Tanya …
A tragic crash on Union Avenue in Bakersfield caught on video claimed a life — and the suspected driver was not only under the influence, but also underage. As DUI-related …
Tomice Fryman has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run on Westside Parkway, and newly revealed records show a troubling driving history. Attorney Chris Hagan of Chain | Cohn …
A tragic workplace accident took place in south Bakersfield when a tow truck driver was crushed to death by a school bus, triggering a Cal/OSHA investigation. Workers’ compensation attorney Beatriz …
A new national study ranks Kern County 14th in the nation for fatal hit-and-run crashes, raising major concerns about roadway safety in our community. Attorney Chris Hagan of Chain | …
Bakersfield California Highway Patrol is ramping up enforcement on distracted driving during their latest Maximum Enforcement Period. Eyewitness News spoke with attorney Juan Garza of Chain | Cohn | Clark, …
Attorney Matt Clark joined DUI victims, community leaders, and MADD representatives at a press conference at the Law Office of Chain | Cohn | Clark to demand stricter DUI sentencing …
With Kern County consistently ranking among the most dangerous areas for pedestrians, Chain | Cohn | Clark managing partner Matt Clark joined the KGET-17 News panel to discuss the urgent …
Following a devastating DUI crash that claimed the lives of two young victims in Kern County and injured two others, attorney and managing partner Matt Clark of Chain | Cohn …
In the wake of a heartbreaking DUI crash that claimed two lives in Kern County and caused devastating injuries, attorney and managing partner Matt Clark of Chain | Cohn | …
After yet another tragic DUI crash in Kern County, where a young couple lost their lives despite taking a rideshare home, the Law Office of Chain | Cohn | Clark …
After a devastating DUI crash in Kern County claimed the lives of two innocent victims, who had done everything right by taking a rideshare, the Law Office of Chain | …
A Kern County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant is facing DUI charges after allegedly causing two crashes in one day. As attorney Chris Hagan shares with KGET-17 News, this case raises concerns …
Following the viral video showing a person abandoning two dogs, Bakersfield Eyewitness News asked experts — including Chain | Cohn | Clark attorney Juan Garza — about the laws in …
Street racing is putting lives at risk on Bakersfield roads. Two drivers were caught racing on White Lane, reaching speeds of nearly 100 mph before being cited and having their …
As vehicles continue to get bigger, heavier, and more powerful, pedestrian safety is at greater risk than ever before. KGET-17 News highlights the trend and speaks with Chain | Cohn …
Reckless drivers in Kern County are getting exposed, thanks to Bakersfield’s LunaticTrooper’s dashcam footage capturing dangerous moments on the road. But what happens after these crashes and accidents occur? Chain …
Court documents reveal that a Bakersfield woman was on her phone at the time of a devastating crash that claimed the life of an 8-year-old boy. This heartbreaking incident underscores …
California’s new 2025 auto insurance law increases minimum liability coverage for drivers, aiming to provide more protection for accident victims, though it may lead to higher premiums and more uninsured …
A new California law — Assembly Bill 2865 — mandates schools to educate students on the long-term harms of excessive drinking of alcohol. 23ABC News spoke with local DUI crash …
GET Bus and DDI provide free rides to Bakersfield residents on New Year’s Eve, the busiest time for law enforcement in DUI enforcement. 23ABC News chats with Chain | Cohn …
23ABC News speaks with Chain | Cohn | Clark attorney Juan Garza about California’s 2025 Lemon Law changes that tighten filing deadlines, remove used car protections, and add new legal …
A Bakersfield attorney was arrested after the vehicle he was driving collided with a patrol vehicle at a DUI checkpoint. Bakersfield Eyewitness News spoke with Chain | Cohn | Clark …
California’s new auto insurance law goes into effect on Jan. 1. Senate Bill 1107, also known as the Protect California Drivers Act, is designed to provide accident victims with more …
A new study by Forbes ranks Bakersfield as the second safest in the nation for pedestrians. However, a different study earlier this year by Smart Growth America ranked Bakersfield the …
James “Jim” A. Yoro, former partner and longtime attorney at Chain | Cohn | Clark and one of the most veteran and most respected workers’ compensation lawyers in California, died …
The 2024 Kern County Fair brings together thousands for games, food, and carnival rides. It’s important to follow safety guidelines for rides to prevent injuries, and in some cases, even …
James “Jim” A. Yoro, former partner and longtime attorney at Chain | Cohn | Clark and one of the most veteran and most respected workers’ compensation lawyers in California, died …
Chain | Cohn | Clark attorney Matt Clark joins KGET-17 News to discuss Bakersfield’s alarming ranking as the 5th highest city in the country for DUIs, according to an analysis …
As the school year kicks off, the roads become bustling with activity, and the risk of accidents increases significantly, making it crucial for drivers to prioritize safety.
Year after year, the number of pedestrians deaths plague Kern County. Bakersfield Eyewitness News speaks with panelists from Chain | Cohn | Clark, Bakersfield Police Department, and Blue Zone Project …
Attorney Chris Hagan join Bakersfield Eyewitness News to to discuss dangerous roadways during the summer in Kern County, which includes the 100 Deadliest Days for teen drivers as well as …
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and in Kern County over 6,928 reports were made in 2023. An estimated 202,549 cases of reported elder and dependent adult abuse in the …
The Bakersfield Metropolitan has ranked among the deadliest areas in the nation for pedestrians, according to a report by Smart Growth America called “Dangerous by Design”. Bakersfield’s metro area ranked …
Bakersfield saw 88 crashes on its roadways involving motorcycles, resulting in 101 injuries and 6 deaths, in 2023, according to new data analyzed by Law Office of Chain | Cohn …
Bakersfield is the fourth most dangerous metro area for pedestrians, according to a new study by Smart Growth America. KGET-17 News spoke with Matt Clark, managing partner and attorney at …
Bakersfield saw 70 crashes involving bicycles in 2023 resulting in 71 injuries and two deaths, according to new data analyzed by Law Office of Chain | Cohn | Clark.
Just four months after being arrested for allegedly driving under the influence and crashing into bystanders during the Bakersfield Christmas Parade, severely injuring three people, Alan Booth was arrested yet …
April marks National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and local agencies in Kern County — including Law Office of Chain | Cohn | Clark — are reminding the public about the …
KBFX-58 Eyewitness News covers Chain | Cohn | Clark’s examination of a new study that shows a surge in nighttime pedestrian fatalities, including in Bakersfield. More than 7,300 pedestrians died …
KGET-17 News covers Chain | Cohn | Clark’s examination of a new study that shows a surge in nighttime pedestrian fatalities, including in Bakersfield. According to recent statistics, more than …
Seven drivers under the influence were arrested on Super Bowl Sunday, according to California Highway Patrol, including one arrest following a crash that killed one person and leaving others injured. …
California Senate Bill 961 aims to prevent fatal motor vehicle crashes by requiring speed governors, a technology that would limit vehicles from driving 10 miles above the legal limit. If …
According to a recent surveys, Bakersfield has some of the worst drivers in the United States. KBAK Eyewitness News in Bakersfield takes a deep look at local statistics, and spoke …
Attorney Matt Clark with Chain | Cohn | Clark joins KGET’s Studio 17 to talk with host Shannon MacNeil about the dangers of driving under the influence, provides local statistics, …
In the time period between November 1 and January 1, your chances of being hit by a drunk driver skyrocket. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals that …
To help combat the national problem, Mothers Against Drunk Driving has launched a new campaign called “ToGetThere” urging Americans to take action against impaired driving this holiday season. And to …
Court documents revealed the wife of the Arvin High School teacher, who allegedly engaged in sexual acts with a 17-year-old student, reported her husband to the police following the discovery …
A murder suspect in the death of Bakersfield grandmother Gayla Price will remain out of jail without having to post bail. Court hearings have been postponed to December after Judge …
The woman accused of striking and killing a brother and sister in south Bakersfield while driving under the influence in 2021 has accepted a plea deal to two counts of …
Attorney Tanya Alsheikh and Seraphim Kupec, Greek Food Festival committee members, joined Eyewitness News to give a preview of some of the delicious pastries available to buy one of Bakersfield’s …
Bakersfield Police Department was awarded a $500,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to support ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries …
A video of a Bakersfield teacher allegedly viewing pornographic material on his phone while engaging in lewd acts during class time has been circulating on the internet. This teacher at …
MADD Kern County advisory board member Matt Clark (attorney at Chain | Cohn | Clark) and planning committee member Jessica Magee join KGET-17 News at Noon to share about the …
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 …
Thousands of students returned to classrooms at California State University, Bakersfield. Eyewitness News reporter Tony Salazar chats with CSUB Associated Students Inc. president Daisy Alamillo (also a Chain | Cohn …
A murder suspect in the death of Bakersfield grandmother Gayla Price will be released from jail for medical care. Chain | Cohn | Clark attorney Matt Clark, representing the family …
Chain | Cohn | Clark workers’ compensation attorney Beatriz Trejo joins Studio 17 Live to discuss the rights that workers have in California when it comes to heat-related illness, the …
Chain | Cohn | Clark attorney Juan Garza and MADD Kern County program manager Amber Morales discuss the 2023 Bakersfield Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash 5K event with Studio …
The 18-year-old man accused in the death of Gayla Price when he allegedly drove more than 100 mph while intoxicated was granted leave from jail after defense attorneys said he …
Chain | Cohn | Clark attorney Chad Boyles joins Studio 17 Live to a new public service campaign focused on why hiring an attorney from Los Angeles is a bad …
As Kern County hit triple digits, the air conditioning stopped working at a 99 Cents Only Store on Olive Drive in Bakersfield, leading to extreme heat inside the workplace. As …
A dramatic dashcam video captures the moment when a Bakersfield motorcycle police officer collides with a stalled car on Brimhall Road in Bakersfield. Chain Cohn Clark attorney Chris Hagan explains …
Chain | Cohn | Clark attorney Tanya Alsheikh joins Studio 17 Live to share all about elder abuse and neglect in Kern County. She touches on what exactly is elder …
The former Kingston Healthcare Center, which shut down last year, is being awarded a grant from the state to restore the facility. Attorney Tanya Alsheikh joined KBFX-58 Eyewitness News to …
Chain | Cohn | Clark attorney Chris Hagan joins Studio 17 Live to share everything we need to know about auto insurance and the law in California. Hagan touches on …
Gayla Sue Price, 66, was simply returning home from buying groceries. Price had stopped in the center turn lane on Campus Drive to drive into her southwest Bakersfield neighborhood when …
Chain | Cohn | Clark attorney Tanya Alsheikh provides insight on DUI crimes in Kern County after a beloved Arvin High School educator was killed by an alleged impaired driver.
Gayla Sue Price, 66, was simply returning home from buying groceries. Price had stopped in the center turn lane on Campus Drive to drive into her southwest Bakersfield neighborhood when …
Chain | Cohn | Clark attorney Jim Yoro joins Studio 17 Live to discuss work accidents and work injuries, and the most important steps you should take if you’ve been …
After a home invasion in Bakersfield ended with the intruder being stabbed and killed by the homeowner, KBAK Eyewitness News spoke with Chain Cohn Clark attorney Chris Hagan about homeowners’ …
Accident and injury lawyer Matt Clark of Chain | Cohn | Clark reacts to courtroom footage from the Gwyneth Paltrow personal injury, ski accident trial.
Chain | Cohn | Clark attorney Matt Clark joins Studio 17 Live to discuss a new series of informational :60-second videos focused on common legal issues seen every day at …
California Highway Patrol filed a request for a search warrant in a crash involving a Bakersfield Police Department patrol car and a vehicle unrelated to the pursuit that killed its …
A mother claims her son, who is severely allergic to milk, has been repeatedly served milk at school. C.J. Rivas, a third-grade student in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District, …
The parents of siblings who died a year ago in an alleged DUI crash have sued the Greenfield Union School District because, their lawsuit alleges, it approved bus routes and …
KBAK29 Eyewitness News spoke with the family of a man who suffered major injuries after an explosion on an oil rig platform where he was working. Eyewitness News also spoke …
Eyewitness News Bakersfield takes a deeper look at analysis by Chain Cohn Clark highlighting the 10 most dangerous intersections, and speak with attorney Matt Clark.
Chain | Cohn | Clark lawyer Tanya Alskeikh joins Bakersfield Eyewitness News to discuss the 2022 Bakersfield Greek Food Festival. Tanya is an committee member and organizer for the event.
This year’s Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash – presented by Chain | Cohn | Clark law firm – raised over $55,0000 for local educational programs and prevention services, and …
Tanya Alsheikh, an attorney with Chain | Cohn | Clark, a presenting sponsor for the Bakersfield Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash, joins KBAK-29 Eyewitness News to discuss the ninth …
Attorney Matt Clark and MADD Kern County Advisory Board member joins KGET-17 to discuss the 9th Bakersfield Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash, including what to expect from the annual …
Chain | Cohn | Clark attorney Beatriz Trejo joins Leonardo Ruiz on the “Across the Valley” show to discuss the widespread problem that is impaired driving in Kern County, and …
Bakersfield skilled nursing facility Kingston Healthcare Center is accused of improper treatment of patients and not providing proper COVID-19 protections during the pandemic, racking up tens of thousands of dollars …
Law Office of Chain Cohn Clark released surveillance video of the massive explosion at Park 20th Apartments that injured two people and seriously damaged several units, raining debris on the …
An explosion rocked a downtown apartment building June 30 in Bakersfield. The blast injured two people and displaced dozens more. For the first time, one of the victims, Zackhary Williamson, …
Zackhary Williams was eating his sandwich in his Park 20th Apartments room on June 30 when an explosion in the apartment next door threw him onto the ceiling. He suffered …
After an explosion rocked a downtown Bakersfield apartment building, one of two people injured in the blast shares his story, accompanied by attorney Chris Hagan from Chain Cohn Clark.
A lawsuit filed by the family of a girl who suffered facial scarring when a dog bit her face at school settled for $450,000, KGET-17 News reported.
Chain | Cohn | Clark elder abuse and elder neglect attorney Matt Clark joined KBAK Eyewitness News to discuss World Elder Abuse Awareness Day statistics and information.
A lawsuit filed by the family of a girl who suffered facial scarring when a dog bit her face at school settled for $450,000, KGET-17 News reported. Bakersfield City School …
Accident and injury lawyers Matt Clark and Tanya Alsheikh of Chain | Cohn | Clark react to footage from the Amber Heard-Johnny Depp trial.
Accident and injury lawyer Matt Clark of Chain | Cohn | Clark reacts to footage from the Amber Heard-Johnny Depp trial.
Kern County’s oldest accident and injury law firm is changing names from Chain | Cohn | Stiles to “Chain | Cohn | Clark” as senior partner and accident attorney Matt …
For St. Patrick’s Day coverage on 23ABC News, Chain | Cohn | Stiles attorney Matt Clark shares a message for safe celebrating as he represents the Advisory Board for Mothers …
Following the tragic deaths of a young brother and sister caused by an impaired driver, KBFX-58 Eyewitness News highlights the work on MADD Kern County in raising awareness of the …
A driver in a deadly crash that killed a young brother and sister had previous DUI convictions. Chain | Cohn | Clark attorney Matt Clark explains the charges drivers face …
After a young brother and sister were killed by an alleged impaired driver, KBAK-29 Eyewitness News asks the question: “Why was this woman allowed to be on the road after …
A Kern County judge has ordered a defendant in a Chain | Cohn | Clark elder abuse and neglect civil case to pay more than $2 million in connection with …
Chain | Cohn | Clark has filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the parents of their 21-year-old Ryan Kowal, who died while in the care of SAILS Westbrook …
A family, along with Chain | Cohn | Clark attorney Matt Clark, speak about the data DUI crash on New Year’s Eve in northwest Bakersfield that killed three people, including …
For the next ten months, Chain | Cohn | Clark is calling for students to submit questions right on the money through the “Chats with Chain | Cohn | Clark” educational …
Chain Cohn Clark has introduced a new grant program for Kern County students. The “Chats with Chain | Cohn | Clark” educational grants program aims to give away 10 grants …
A settlement has been reached between the California Department of Justice and local law enforcement departments after an investigation into civil rights violations and excessive force allegations, some of which …
The California Department of Justice announced a settlement aimed at reforming a wide range of practices at the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. Chain | Cohn | Clark attorney David Cohn, …
The big rig injury claim lawyers at Chain | Cohn | Clark filed a wrongful death claim on behalf of the family of Kathy Jane McNutt, 62, who was killed …
The Law Office of Chain | Cohn | Clark, which focuses on helping accident and injury victims in the Central Valley, has launched a new scholarship called the “Guided Partners …
Our area’s federal judicial district has instituted an emergency order that “will seriously hinder the administration of justice” throughout Bakersfield and Kern County, according to the only remaining judge. The …
“Bored in Bakersfield” YouTube show covers the 2019 Bakersfield “Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash” on Sept. 28, 2019, at Park at River Walk. The event — sponsored by Chain …
23ABC News interview a DUI crash victim and MADD Kern County Advisory Board member Matt Clark, a personal injury attorney at Chain | Cohn | Clark, about the sixth annual …
A man convicted of killing an unborn baby in Delano back in 2016 while driving drunk was sentenced to 9 years in prison. This comes days before the sixth Bakersfield …
An Eyewitness News investigation found that school employees, put on administrative leave while they were being investigated, earned a combined $162,000 — including cases involving victims represented by Chain | …
Disabled Man Killed at Group Home Chain | Cohn | Clark is Kern County’s leading plaintiffs’ personal injury law firm. Our local Bakersfield lawyers have represented clients from all over …
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