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Keeping Kids Safe at Disneyland - Silverthorne Attorneys

Seeing all over social media today, it looks to be Mickey Mouse’s Birthday. What better way to celebrate Mickey’s birthday and child safety Friday, other than talking about ways to keep kids safe at Disneyland? Even I have a tendency to get lost, myself, when I am at Disneyland. the last time I went, my sister and her kids were in town and I was meeting them at the park, it took me almost 45 minutes to find them – even with our cell phones. So our injury lawyer has put together some helpful tips for when you are planning your next visit!

What are the Dangers of Airbags? - Silverthorne Attorneys

In this day-and-age, airbags are a standard necessity in every vehicle. They were added for the overall safety of the driver and front seat passenger. It is a good idea for car owners to familiarize themselves with them, as well as any potential dangers. Our car accident attorney has put together a few things to help people understand airbags. How Airbags Work Airbags are comprised of two parts: the impact sensor the airbag unit itself In an accident, the impact sensor is tripped and it sends a signal to the airbag unit; that unit then inflates with an explosive charge. If the airbag goes off correctly, it should help to prevent the driver and passenger from hitting their heads or chest on the dash or windshield during a collision.

Dangers of Big Rig Truckers on Cell Phones - Silverthorne Attorneys

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: