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When the heat reaches dangerous temperatures during the summer, kids might seek solace inside, opting to take to their computers to play games and interact with friends on social platforms.  But computers hold a different kind of threat that shouldn’t go underestimated by parents. A new report finds the producers of a recent PBS special… read more

One might feel more comfortable in their own home environment than anywhere else in the world, but research shows that harm most commonly befalls individuals in their residence rather than anywhere else.  A new report explains that 6,000 people die and 5 million are injured on an annual basis because they slip and fall.  These… read more

When parents are in the market for products for their children, the sheer amount of stuff that must be purchased can lead many to turn to the used market for goods.  And while this is acceptable for some types of products, there are other things that absolutely must be bought new in order to avoid… read more

Gun control is a hot button issue in the news, but one thing that all gun owners may have to confront at some point is when to hang up their firearms for good.  A new report attempts to guide doctors and family members through the somewhat awkward process of suggesting that it might be time… read more

This weekend, a Mixed Martial Arts champ will drop by a driving school in Colfax, California to talk about the importance of refraining from distracted driving.  The Empire Driving School will host the event, dubbed the Day of Safety.  The fighter explains that the issue is important to him as a parent to a teen,… read more

A series of products from the San Leandro, California-based Pelagic Pressure Systems is being recalled.  The recall affects 1,000 or so DG03 Dive Computers under the Hollis brand.  Available across the country between July 2011 and this past May, the computers can relate the wrong tank pressure if hooked up to an integrated transmitter.  This… read more

Numerous types of Holiday Rambler and R-Vision RVs of the 2011 through 2014 model years as well as McKenzie Rainier Ascent RVs of the 2013 and 2014 model years are being recalled by Monaco RV.  2,250 of these vehicles could have a water tank mounting system in the trailers’ underside that’s in danger of experiencing… read more

On June 28, 2013, a San Jose, California jury awarded $1,126,214.63 to a man who was hit by a car while riding his motorcycle. Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP attorneys Adam Shea and Patrick Gunning represented the plaintiff at trial. Plaintiff Thomas Barbarito was driving his motorcycle in the City of Campbell on March… read more

Although rainy conditions are expected throughout Los Angeles and a large portion of Southern California over the next few days, indications are that the heat is still going to test the durability of citizens.  With months of warmth potentially still to go, it’s important that citizens take the precautions necessary to protect themselves from harm. … read more

At the beginning of this month, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration enacted new regulations that commercial truck drivers are required to follow.  These new rules were designed to improve safety among our nation’s highways.  But a new report shows that some truckers might be struggling to come to grips with the latest stipulations. The… read more

We recently brought you word of one of the many technological developments that aim to make road travel safer than it’s ever been.  But it should be noted that safety systems continue to progress in all facets of our daily life.  That includes elder safety. A new report out of Oklahoma puts a spotlight on… read more

Google may be making waves with their development of self-driving vehicles, but it’s important to note that the search giant is far from the only hat in the autonomous ring.  Numerous other tech companies are trying their hand at semi-autonomy, such as this next outfit that purports to offer much of the functionality for a… read more