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Southern California Accident Blog

At Steinberg & Spencer Los Angeles Injury Lawyers, we are dedicated to providing you with legal information regarding car accidents, truck accidents, slip and falls, work accidents and other catastrophic events in California. We continually offer informative and relevant legal blogs regarding California injury cases.
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Car and Truck Accidents

8/24/2010
Peter Steinberg
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Can You Re-use Your Child Safety Car Seat After a Minor Crash?

Can you re-use your child’s car safety seat if you are involved in a Southern California car accident? According to the NHTSA, you can re-use the car seat if the accident is minor. Read this blog to learn more.

8/23/2010
Peter Steinberg
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What Happens If You Are Injured in a California Car Accident While Pregnant?

A Southern California accident involving a pregnant driver can be serious. A pregnant driver who has been involved in a car accident should let the emergency worker on the scene know that she is pregnant.

8/13/2010
Peter Steinberg
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When a Car Accident Results in a Herniated Disc

A Santa Monica car accident can result in a herniated disc. There are nonsurgical treatments available to help you recover from your injury such as rest and specialized medicines.

8/10/2010
Peter Steinberg
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Speeding, Distracted Driving, Failing to Stop – These are Just a Few of the Common Causes of Car Crashes

Common causes of Southern California car accidents include unsafe speeds, inattention to driving, driving on the wrong side of the road and failing to stop at red lights and stop signs.

7/22/2010
Peter Steinberg
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Southern California Drivers Should Check Their Tires

Southern California drivers should be in the habit of checking tire pressure. Proper tire maintenance is critical and can keep you from being involved in a Southern California car accident.

7/17/2010
Peter Steinberg
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When Confronted by an Aggressive Driver on the California Highway

You should avoid California aggressive drivers at all costs. Do not challenge them by speeding up or offering hand gestures of your own. If you have been hurt in a Southern California car accident, contact Steinberg & Spencer Injury Lawyers for a free case evaluation.

7/16/2010
Peter Steinberg
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What Happens When You Are Hit by an Uninsured Motorist in California?

All Los Angeles drivers should consider uninsured motorist (UM) insurance in the event they are involved in a Southern California car accident with an uninsured driver.

7/15/2010
Peter Steinberg
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What Santa Monica Motorists Should Know About California Car Insurance Laws

All drivers should understand California car insurance laws. Drivers are required to have liability insurance, which will pay for physical injuries and repairs sustained by the other vehicle in a Southern California car accident.

7/14/2010
Peter Steinberg
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What All Southern California Drivers Should Know About Blind Spots

Southern California drivers should know that all vehicles, including motorcycles and tractor-trailers, have blinds spots prohibiting them from seeing the sides near the rear of a vehicle. You should check your mirrors frequently and turn your head before making lane changes.

7/12/2010
Peter Steinberg
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Cargo Securement Laws for Truckers & the Impact on California Big Rig Accidents

Truckers must follow new Federal Motor Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations concerning the use of cargo securement devices. If you have been hurt in a California big rig accident, you should contact an experienced Riverside truck accident attorney at Steinberg & Spencer at (800) 989-6385.

6/26/2010
Peter Steinberg
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Drinking and Driving Accidents in Southern California

The Southern California roadways are occupied with drivers driving under the influence of alcohol. Wearing your seatbelt can help protect you from being injured or killed by a drunk driver.

6/24/2010
Peter Steinberg
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The Cost of Speeding Through Southern California

Many Santa Monica drivers speed through the streets of Southern California. Speeding drivers increase your risk of being seriously injured in a car accident and cost Americans nearly $23 billion annually.

6/21/2010
Peter Steinberg
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What Santa Monica Parents Can Do To Keep Their Teen Drivers Safe

The Santa Monica streets are congested with teen drivers. There are many safety steps parents can take to keep the Southern California roads safe, such as talking with their teen drivers about driver safety.

6/20/2010
Peter Steinberg
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Southern California Car Accidents and Children

A Southern California car accident can happen at anytime. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for children between the ages of 3 and 14.

6/16/2010
Peter Steinberg
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Many San Bernardino Low-Speed Vehicles Are Not Crashworthy

Many San Bernardino low-speed vehicles (LSVs) are not considered crashworthy. These vehicles include minitrucks and golf-cart-like vehicles and pose increased risks to Southern California drivers who operate them.

6/15/2010
Peter Steinberg
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Santa Monica Child Passenger Deaths

Santa Monica streets are filled with cars that have children riding in them. Car accidents are the leading cause of death for children over the age of 2. Many of these children are unrestrained.

6/4/2010
Peter Steinberg
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The Use of Cell Phones is “Out of Control” in Santa Maria

Many drivers are still using their handled cell phone devices to talk on the phone or text while behind the wheel. These drivers may become distracted and cause a serious or fatal Southern California car accident.

5/31/2010
Peter Steinberg
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Southern California Teens and Nighttime Driving

Nighttime driving poses additional risks to teenage drivers who hit the Southern California roadways. In 2008, nearly half of the fatal teenage crashes occurred during the evening hours.

5/31/2010
Peter Steinberg
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Sherman Oaks Car Accident Claims the Lives of Three

A Sherman Oaks car accident involving four vehicles claims the lives of three people after an early morning collision along the 101 Freeway.

5/28/2010
Peter Steinberg
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Insurance Company Secrets You Might Not Know

Some Southern California car accidents are impossible to avoid. You will need to build a strong case, but the insurance company will not want you to hire an attorney.

5/22/2010
Allan Steinhorn
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There Are Many Reasons to Hire a Santa Monica Car Accident Attorney

There are many reasons why you should consider hiring an experienced Santa Monica car accident attorney following a serious accident. Read this blog to learn

4/30/2010
Peter Steinberg
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Pedal Errors and Older Drivers Equals Serious California Car Accidents

Southern California accidents resulting from a pedal error or pedal misapplication is seen more in older drivers than any other age group. Organizations such as AAA and the DMV are offering refresher courses for senior drivers.

4/30/2010
Peter Steinberg
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Indio Car Accident Sends One to the Hospital

An Indio car accident sends one person to a nearby hospital where the victim was treated for moderate injuries.

4/29/2010
Peter Steinberg
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Malibu Car Accident Involves Oxnard Teen

A Malibu car accident leaves one person dead after an Oxnard teen falls asleep at the wheel, crosses the center divider, and slams into another vehicle along PCH.

4/28/2010
Peter Steinberg
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Large Percentage of Truck Accidents Occur in Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties

California truck accidents are frequent. A majority of large truck accidents occur in the Southern California counties of Los Angeles and San Bernardino.


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