by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
According to the World Health Organization, traffic accidents are globally the leading cause of death among those aged 5 to 29 as well as the eighth leading cause of death overall. California drivers may be interested to know that those in low-income countries are at...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
Residents of California may have heard about external airbags. Many car parts manufacturers are developing the technology, and though it is far from perfect, it may someday become a standard feature. ZF is one manufacturer that’s clear about the benefits of...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Premises Liability
Business owners in California have a responsibility to take steps to keep people safe while they are on business property. When a person suffers an injury due to a slip and fall on someone else’s property, he or she might be entitled to monetary compensation...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
Vehicles with automatic emergency braking systems are making California roads safer, according to a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The study analyzed data from crashes involving General Motors vehicles.Automatic emergency braking, or AEB,...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Premises Liability
Slip-and-fall accidents that occur outside are among the most common kinds of premises liability lawsuits in California and throughout the country. They can happen in parking lots, on pathways or wherever else a dangerous condition may lurk. In many cases, a property...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Spinal Cord Injuries
The sacral spine is located in the area between the tailbone and lumbar spine. California residents who sustain sacral spine injuries due to the negligence of someone else may have legal recourse.The sacrum is made up of five bones that form a triangular shape and are...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Spinal Cord Injuries
California residents who sustain sacral spinal cord injuries due to the negligent behavior of someone else may have legal recourse. Sacral spinal cord injuries are those that occur between the lumbar spine and the tailbone.The sacrum, which has a triangular shape, is...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
Bright sunlight can be a major factor in car crashes that take place early in the morning and late in the afternoon. In fact, driving in bright sunlight will raise the risk for a life-threatening crash by 16 percent. The sunlight could create visual illusions, hurt...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for teens in California and around the country between the ages of 15 and 18. More than 100,000 young people are killed or injured on the nation’s roads each year, and many road safety advocates expect this...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
Winter is on the way, and that means inclement weather could strike at any time in Northern California. While snow and ice may not be an issue here in the southern part of the state, it can be treacherous traveling to other parts of the country. The fact remains that...