Child molestation is an unthinkable act. Even so, it still occurs in our advanced society. Fortunately, there is a legal avenue child sexual abuse survivors may use to recover money damages for the harm done to them. However, the deadline to bring a lawsuit varies widely and depends on the facts of the case. The […]
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CHP Impact Teen Drivers
The California Highway Patrol’s Impact Teen Drivers program is aimed at raising awareness about the specific risks and dangers facing teen drivers on roads in California. Since reckless and distracted driving is the number-one killer of teens in the U.S., the Impact Teen Drivers program puts an emphasis on the importance of safe and focused […]
Pokemon Go and Snapchat – Mobile Apps and Serious Injuries
When most people hear the term “technology,” they don’t necessarily think of danger. They are more likely to think of convenience or improvement. The truth, however, is that some convenience-enhancing technologies also pose danger for their users. The most obvious and well-known example is cell phone texting. Many states have outlawed texting while driving, including […]
Skateboard, Rollerblade and Scooter Safety
Children and adults on skateboards, scooters and rollerblades are at an increased risk for injury and death if they’re involved in collisions with motor vehicles. Even with helmets, injuries arising from car accidents can be incredibly severe or even fatal. Children and adults on skateboards, rollerblades and scooters are reminded that they have all of […]
Restrict Teenage Driving at Night
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently released the results of a study on night driving restrictions and drivers aged 16 or 17 years old involved in fatal nighttime crashes between 2009 and 2014. Overwhelmingly fatal crashes happen during the nighttime hours and the risk is especially high for injury causing and […]
