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Few actions scare bicyclists more than the prospect of a car door suddenly opening in their path. Such crashes — known as “dooring” — can kill or maim bike riders. But a simple step that is supported by worldwide ride services Uber and Lyft can avoid dooring accidents by calling on vehicle drivers and passengers...

Summer is a time of year when all types of road users are out and about, especially bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorcyclists. These are among the most vulnerable road users on Orange County roadways. Crashes involving bicyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists usually happen when drivers fail to recognize the rights of other road users or behave as if...

The numbers are mind-blowing, not to mention dangerous. According to a survey by the National Safety Council and the Emergency Responder Council: 71 percent of U.S. drivers take photos or videos of an emergency vehicle on the side of the road. 60 percent post those photos and videos to social media. 66 percent send an...

There are many important aspects to safely operating an automobile. From maintaining a safe speed and being aware of your surroundings to keeping several car lengths between yourself and other motorists and giving yourself enough space to stop, there's a lot to keep in mind on the road. One of the most important defensive driving...

In 2018, California had the largest number of pedestrian fatalities in the nation at a total of 432. In fact, California was among five states - with Arizona, Florida, Georgia, and Texas - having 46 percent of pedestrian deaths in the nation. Nationally, pedestrian deaths have reached a record high since 1990 with approximately 6,227...

The impact of a car accident can be overwhelming and disorienting. In those circumstances, it might be hard to know what to do next. The steps you take in the aftermath of an auto accident can have a profound impact on your claim. If you're able to, it's imperative that you go through the standard...

When consumers visit their favorite restaurants, one of the last things on their mind is becoming ill - despite the repeated horror stories that have sullied the food industry lately. Catching a foodborne illness can be more serious than you think. In many cases, food poisoning may result in a short bout of stomach cramping,...

For most people, the last thing on their mind when visiting someone else's property is the possibility they will get hurt. When injuries happen, they often come as a surprise. In most cases, when someone sustains an injury on someone else's property, it comes down to how well it was maintained.   Whether visiting a premises...

Homeowners in Los Angeles County living in houses contaminated by lead paint got a break recently from the U.S. Supreme Court, which upheld an 18-year-old California court ruling requiring paint manufacturers to spend $409 million to clean up and test for lead paint in several California communities. "It's at the top of our list of...

Children across the southeast of Los Angeles County are exposed to lead from two distinct sources in the region-lead paint in their homes and pollution from a shut-down battery recycling plant. Officials have been aware of the problem for quite some time.   State officials have begun cleanup of the soil around the Exide Technologies plant - California's largest lead cleanup project...