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If a Distracted Driver Hits a Pedestrian, Who Is to Blame?
Were you hit by a car driven by a distracted driver?
You are not alone. Every year in California, around 700 people are killed in pedestrian–motor vehicle collisions and thousands of others are injured. With the rise of distracted driving, these numbers are expected to increase. Santa Barbara, especially, has dangerous winding roads and any lapse of attention could lead to disaster for both the driver and anyone else on the road.
Should I File a Wrongful Death Claim or Survival Action?
If someone’s negligence caused your loved one to die immediately after an accident, then a wrongful death claim against the responsible person is the correct cause of action to file.
If your loved one survived for a short time before death, then a survival action may be appropriate. In some situations you may file a joint claim for both wrongful death and a survival action in California.
Are Manufacturers Liable for Unsafe Playground Equipment?
More than 200,000 children are injured every year in the U.S. on playground equipment, particularly climbing equipment. Injuries to children in California can be quite severe, and include paralysis and even fatality.
Give to NordstrandBlack PC’s Socks & Toiletries Drive for Transition House
To celebrate this season of giving, NordstrandBlack PC is hosting a Socks & Toiletries Drive for Transition House in Santa Barbara. We invite you to join us and donate to this worthy shelter, which provides temporary housing, food, and supplies for families with nowhere else to go. The drive kicks off on Monday, November 27th and runs until Thursday, March 15th, 2018. Collection dates will occur on the 15th of each month.
Navigating Crowded Parking Lots This Holiday Season
Parking lots are dangerous places. An estimated one in five motor vehicle accidents will take place in a parking lot. The combination of drivers and pedestrians in close quarters can be a serious hazard. During the holidays, the large crowds and higher likelihood of stressed-out people rushing about makes for a particularly frightful situation.
Do You Know the Dangers of Dehydration (and Driving)?
While the dangers of driving under the effects of alcohol or sleep deprivation are well documented and publicized, there is another risk factor that is rarely talked about: dehydration.
Pool Drains and Other Dangers While Swimming
Spending a warm California day at the pool can be a great way to relax and share time with your kids, but accidents lurk around every corner.
Recently, a young boy in Oxnard was trapped by a pool drain and emergency workers were required to safely free him from the drain. Things like this do happen, and you should be aware of these common swimming pool dangers.
October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
To encourage breast cancer awareness, St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Camarillo, California, is holding its 8th annual “Breast Symposium” on October 14th.
Keeping Our Children Safe at the Ocean
Going to the ocean with children is a uniquely fun experience, where kids and adults alike can play in the waves and enjoy the warm sand under their toes.
The beach is not without its risks, however, so it is important to keep kids safe both in and out of the water. When you trust someone else to take your kids to a Santa Barbara beach, make sure they understand the responsibilities they have.
Be Careful When Driving Around Santa Barbara
Driving anywhere in California presents numerous dangers, though Santa Barbara offers some specific risks that you should keep in mind. Be especially careful when driving on many of the narrow and steep roads that traverse the mountainsides and hills around the area. In particular, watch out for “Painted Cave Road” as the lack of guardrails and frequent use by cyclists can make it especially dangerous.