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Could San Mateo County Be Responsible for a Child’s Amputated Leg?
In 2012, a 12-year-old boy and his family were camping in San Mateo County Memorial Park. The family had pitched their tents and bedded down when a 72-foot-tall tree came crashing down on the boy’s tent. Now the parents want San Mateo County to be held responsible for the injuries their child sustained. Is San…
Is Your Apple Watch Defective? A New Lawsuit Says It Is
Over the years, Apple has evolved from a computer manufacturer to what many now consider a luxury brand. The company produces phones, tablets, TV entertainment boxes and watches in addition to its computers. These products are often considered top-of-the-line and carry a big price tag to bolster that perception. However, at least one person is…
How Hard Can a Rescue Near Highway 17 Get?
It was around 9:00 pm on June 20th, when a vehicle plunged off an embankment near Los Gatos. The car fell an estimated 50 feet until it came to rest in a tree. The authorities in Santa Clara were notified, but conditions made the rescue difficult. This is just one of the many driving safety…
Could a Fatal Bay Area Tow Truck Crash Have Been Prevented?
On June 16th, tragedy struck the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (PUC). Several of the city’s workers were out fixing pipes on 28th Street in Diamond Heights. That’s when a vehicle broke loose from a tow truck and ran into one of the utility plumbers. The woman did not survive the crash, and now authorities…
Swimming Safety 101: How Summer Drowning Accidents Can Happen
Drowning deaths can occur during any time of the year, but they are more likely to happen during the warm summer months. More Californians are using swimming pools or visiting nearby beaches. In other cases, people are exposed to drowning risks while participating in athletic or school progThe teams. Recently, a 15-year-old San The teamon…
Understanding the Controversy Behind Dockless Scooters in the Bay Area
Dockless scooters have significantly increased in popularity since being released in late March. Several Bay Area cities, including San Jose, are grappling with how to regulate the dockless ridesharing companies. There are several concerns about the safety of using dockless scooters. People can unlock these 25-pound electric scooters by finding one and paying to use…
Automakers Recall Vehicles with Defective Airbag Systems
Several automotive recalls are underway due to various defects that keep seatbelts and airbags from working during car accidents. Audi’s recall covers more than 139,000 sedans with potentially defective airbag sensors. Kia is recalling more than 507,000 vehicles with airbag control units that can short-circuit. The airbag control unit deploys the seatbelt pretensioners (which tighten…
Summer is the “Deadliest 100 Days” for Teenage Drivers
AAA is sounding the alarm bell over the “Deadliest 100 Days of Driving for Teenagers”. Each year between Memorial Day and Labor Day, there is an increase in the number of fatal motor vehicle accidents involving teenage drivers. According to AAA, there is an annual 15 percent increase in car accidents during this period compared…
Recent Bay Area Motorcycle Accidents Responsible for Several Deaths
Multiple fatal Bay Area motorcycle accidents occurred in June. Three weeks ago, a motorcyclist was killed while riding on Interstate 880 in San Jose. Another crash in mid-June on Highway 101 in Mountain View took the life of a 28-year-old motorcyclist. In early June, a motorcyclist riding near Livermore died after an SUV pulled out…
Beware: Drunk Driving Accidents Increase on July 4th
Independence Day is one of the most celebrated holidays in the country. Millions of Americans celebrate the July 4th holiday by spending time with family and friends while grilling food and enjoying recreational activities. However, July 4th is also notorious for having higher rates of alcohol consumption. Statistics on July 4th drunk driving accidents show…
