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Dangers of Big Rig Truckers on Cell Phones

Commuting to and from work everyday, I see a lot more truck drivers on the freeways than I used to. but I also noticed that truck drivers I am seeing on the roads are on their phones. This morning for instance, as I was getting onto the 55 Freeway on my way to work, I noticed that a big rig driver was trying to merge in front of me and I could see in his side mirror that he was talking on his cell phone. So our truck accident lawyer decided to explore the dangers of truckers that are not adhering to the hands-free law.

Windy Conditions Call for Red Flag Warning

Due to the Santa Ana winds, red flag warnings have been issued after two brush fires in Porter Ranch. According to ABC7 News sources the wind gusts were between 38-42mph Wednesday evening and into Thursday morning. If you are suffering from injuries due to a fire, contact a personal injury lawyer today.

With the bone-dry windy conditions and the humidity levels expecting to drop, this adds an even bigger risk of fire danger due to this years’ drought.

How to Drive Safe in the Fog

As I have mentioned before, I commute from Orange into Ladera Ranch Monday-Friday. It’s no easy task for me doing it everyday – but I do get to experience some of the weather changes and I enjoy that. This week, I have noticed that there is more fog than normal on my way into work – I also noticed that the appearance of fog made Southern California drivers a little more nervous than usual. So our injury attorney has put together some helpful tips on how to drive safely in the fog.

405 Freeway Expansion Makes Commute Easier

For those of us who have to commute, there will be a little relief to our morning and evening commutes on the 405 Freeway in Orange County. the Orange County Transportation Authority has taken up a $1.2 billion project to add another lane “in each direction of the 405 Freeway from the Los Angeles County line to the 73 Freeway in Costa Mesa, ” according to ABC7 News. If you are suffering from injuries, contact a personal injury attorney today!

Mother & Son Injured in Dog Attack

A mother and her two-year-old son were attacked by two dogs in Anaheim. According to the ABC7 News source, the two dogs escaped from a neighbors yard. Our dog attack lawyer reports that Samantha Bishop did her best to shield her young son from the attack. However, the dogs ended up biting him several times. and pulling him by his hair at one point. After nearly six-minutes, a neighbor came by to help and was able to get the mother and son to safety. the young boy suffered from lacerations to his face and legs.

Orange County Bank Robber Apprehended

The suspect in several bank robberies in and around Los Angeles and Orange counties has been apprehended by police, according to the Mission Viejo Patch. Kyle Jason Korte is being charged with armed bank robbery. Our personal injury attorney reports that he attempted to rob a Bank of America in Playa Vista, Bank of the West in Torrance, Union Bank in Laguna Beach, and a Chase Bank in Seal Beach.

An LA County Sheriff’s sergeant recognized Korte from a prior robbery arrest in 2014. Luckily no one was injured in any of the robberies.

Most Dangerous Driving Habits

I have to admit that I am not always the most cautious driver. Especially during my commutes into work. Yes, there are times when I am in stop-and-go traffic that I check my phone, be it my texts, Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, etc. I drive distracted as well. and luckily (knock on wood), I haven’t been in an accident. and I was thinking on the way to work this morning, what are the most dangerous habits of drivers? So my car accident attorney had me put together a list of the top 5!

Steps to Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney

Most people do not know that consulting with a Laguna Niguel personal injury attorney is free. Most attorneys will not charge you if you want to sit down, meet with them, and discuss your case before they become your attorney. Here are some steps to help you. Should you need to hire a personal injury attorney after an accident:

The first step is knowing that you need an attorney. the most common case types that personal injury attorneys handle are as follows:

Child Safety Friday: Pool Safety

Though fall has technically arrived here in Southern California, we have not been feeling it weather wise! With temperatures reaching the mid 90’s in some parts of Orange County, we decided that this week’s child safety topic should be on pool safety. Here, our personal injury lawyer put together some helpful tools when taking our kids out to the pool on those warmer days.

No running while around the pool – this helps to prevent any slips or falls into the pool or around the pool
Keep toys away from the pool when the pool is not in use
Make sure there is an adult supervising at all times when children are present
No diving if the pool is not deep enough
Do not run on the diving board
No electrical appliances near the pool
Don’t chew gum or eat candy while swimming
Make sure that you have a fence around the pool area and that the fence is latched at all times
- Make sure the the fence is climb resistant
- The fence should be at least 4 feet high and have no footholds or handholds that can make it easy for children to climb
- Fences should not have more than 4 inches in between the vertical slats. Chain linked fences are very easy to climb and are not recommended
- Make sure that the gate is well maintained and is self-closing and latches behind. the latches should be higher than a child can reach.
- For above ground pools, always keep children away from the steps or ladders.
- When the pool is not in use, lock or remove any ladders so as to prevent access to children.
- It may be a good idea to put door alarms to house or window guards to make sure that children are not rushing to the pool area unsupervised.
Automatic pool covers should be used when the pool is not in use
Check how deep the water is.
Swim at a depth that is comfortable for the children
Don’t push or jump on others – children can accidentally hurt themselves or others
Make sure that children, especially those who are new to swimming and still learning, enter the pool feet first and in the shallowest part of the pool
Never dive into inner tubes or other pool toys, there could be other children around that you do not see

While some swim programs claim to teach water survival skills to young children, studies do not show that they are effective in preventing drowning. When learning to dive, it is necessary to learn to dive safely into the pool as serious spinal cord injuries can occur if not done properly.

Motorcycle Accident Do’s and Don’ts

Though most bikers don’t head out onto the open roads expecting to get into an accident, it is always smart to be prepared. So our accident lawyer put together some “do’s” and don’ts.” Just in case you happen to find yourself getting into an accident.

The first thing you want to do is check for any injuries. Make sure you are able to move and if there are other party’s involved, make sure everyone is safe. If anyone is injured, call 911 immediately.
If possible, move out of the way of other vehicles on the road – this is so there isn’t a back-up of traffic but also to prevent any other accidents. Used hazard lights, flares, or any other kind of warnings to alert traffic.
Exchange information with any other party’s involved. Get any names, addresses, phone numbers, insurance information, etc. from all party’s. Also make sure to note any plate numbers, car make and model.
If anyone is seriously injured, call the police. Filing a police report at the scene will be vital in the efforts to recover any damages to your bike, clothing, or even injuries sustained.
Try to remember specifics of the accident. This may be difficult to do right after an accident, but if you can, try to recall when, where, how, etc. Since memories fade, especially during times of stress, gather as much information as you can immediately following the crash.
Don’t admit fault. This is very important! Most of the time, it is unclear what the cause of the accident was. That is why it is crucial to contact the police – after the police have gathered the statements of all party’s involved – that is when “fault” can be determined.

Each step can be difficult to remember after an accident, especially if you have been injured – just remember that the most important thing is to make sure you are okay and to seek medical attention if you need.