Wednesday, June 17, 2015

What Were You Thinking?

Split second decisions can lead to serious consequences. At times like these, the last thing on your mind should be how you’re going to pay the emergency worker extricating your family from a vehicle, or the doctor treating your injuries.

Lawyers apologize to Hollywood execs wrongly accused of sexual abuse

The allegations unsettled Hollywood: teenage boys invited to pool parties at an Encino mansion where they were offered drugs and drink... read more

Tips for Being More Cautious on the Road

When you have a few years of driving under your belt, it’s easy to forget about the safety tips your driving instructor drilled you about. Here’s a quick refresher course on how to be more aware of the other drivers.

1. Double Check Before You Turn
Some of the most common accidents occur when people are pulling out at an intersection. When you approach a stop sign, you know to look both ways. Checking a second time gives you a chance to see any cars that may have been in your blind spot the first time.

2. Keep Scanning the Road
In an age when there are so many driving distractions, from tuning the radio to checking a phone, you need to be aware of the car in front of you and the other vehicles around you. If you are watching two cars ahead, you have a greater chance of avoiding a rear-end collision if anyone makes a sudden stop.

3. Avoid Drowsy Drivers
While there are usually fewer drivers on the road at night, the ones that are can be more dangerous. Others are probably just as weary as you are, so drowsy driving is a real possibility. Regardless of the hour, be wary of anyone who drifts in the lane: they could be tired, drunk or simply careless, all reasons to avoid them.

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Program dies that let juvenile offenders clear their records

An unintended casualty of California’s criminal justice realignment of 2011, which shifted low-level criminals from state to county custody to relieve prison overcrowding… read more

The Relevant Lawyer” helps lawyers prepare for change

Frederic S. Ury, contributor and chair of the ABA Standing Committee on Professionalism, discusses “The Relevant Lawyer... read more

Semis Slide Too

Semi trucks are just as susceptible to accidents as passenger vehicles; about half a million big rig accidents occur each year in the U.S. A trucking company is required to verify that its drivers are adequately trained and licensed.