This Week (July 29) in Product Recalls
The Consumer Product Safety commission announced seven new recalls during the past week. If you or someone you love has been injured by a faulty product, contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker at...
View ArticleThis Week (December 5) in Product Recalls
Seven new recalls have been announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission over the early holiday weeks, including recalls for bicycles, air purifiers, and radio-controlled airplanes. If you or a...
View ArticleCommunity Scholarship Applications Have Been Read!
We’ve gone through each and every application for The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker Community Scholarship! We are incredibly impressed and inspired by all applicants’ dedication to their communities....
View Article2 Dead, at Least 3 Injured in Early Morning Desert Big Rig Crashes
Three early morning big rig crashes on Interstate 10 near Desert Center (between Indio and Blythe) claimed two lives and injured at least three others on Wednesday, February 10th. All three crashes...
View ArticleDangerous Road Conditions
Driving errors such as speeding, distracted driving and drunk driving are among the leading causes of auto accidents. However, dangerous road conditions also play a significant factor in contributing...
View ArticleMotorcycle Safety Awareness
As part of a continuing effort to promote motorcycle safety, the city of Santa Monica’s police department is holding their 2nd annual motorcycle safety enforcement operation this weekend. The SMPD...
View ArticleBike Lanes & Safety in Long Beach
Each year in California, more than 100 people are killed and hundreds of thousands are injured in bicycle collisions. Some bicycle related crashes are connected to the bicyclist’s behavior, while...
View ArticleBig Rig Accidents
Driving big rig trucks is riskier in more ways than you might have imagined. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, truck drivers have one the highest rates of injuries and illnesses of all...
View ArticleMcDonald’s Recalls Happy Meal Fitness Trackers
Over 30 million McDonald’s wristbands are being recalled due to risks of skin irritation, burns, and blisters after more than 70 reports of instances were reported following the wear of the ‘Step-It’...
View ArticleTraffic Fatalities Increase First Half of 2016
After years of overall improvement in driving safety, traffic fatalities are again on the rise. For the first 6 months of 2016, driving fatalities were up 9%, and continue to surge as more drivers get...
View ArticleFord Recalls – Stall Risk
More than 88,000 Ford vehicles are being recalled due to a fuel pump control module failure. The recall affects certain Ford models including the Ford Flex, Taurus, and some Police Interceptor sedans....
View ArticlePrescription Medication and Impaired Driving
For most people, driving represents freedom, control and independence. However, the ability to drive safely can be affected by changes in someone’s physical, emotional and mental condition. New insight...
View ArticleLower Speed Limits for Large Trucks & Busses
With speed contributing to a third of all truck related crashes, both the federal government and the trucking industry are calling for trucks to slow down. Although speed limiters are already installed...
View ArticleAvoiding Labor Day Weekend Dangers
A traffic accident is not how one should celebrate Labor Day weekend. The upcoming weekend is one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. With an improving economy and lower gas prices, the roads...
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