The Barnes Firm

Breaking the Speed Habit

LOS ANGELES – Speeding is one of the most dangerous driving habits and there are plenty of statistics to back that statement up. Most drivers don’t need statistics or scientific studies to come to the conclusion that speeding is unsafe in almost any scenario. Still, more often than not,...

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Recovery from a Dog Bite

OAKLAND, Calif. – Dog bites are both physically and mentally scarring, especially for a young child. Unfortunately, children are most at risk for suffering a vicious dog bite. An attack can leave a child with permanent disfigurement with an astounding medical cost. It’s estimated that dog bites cost patients...

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Car Accident Wasn’t My Fault! What Should I Do!?

SAN DIEGO – There are over 16,000 car accidents every day, involving roughly 30,000 people. Many of these crashes are caused by distracted drivers, drunk drivers, and reckless drivers, but most multi-vehicle crashes have a victim. That leaves thousands of people asking this question every day: the car accident...

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The Dog in Your Own Backyard

SAN DIEGO – Every parent is urged to remind their children to use caution around strange dogs, or avoid them altogether. While that is good advice, strange dogs are not necessarily the most dangerous pets to have around children. A new study has discovered that the problem is closer...

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Study: Millions Admit to Driving Drunk

LOS ANGELES – Imagine driving across a Long Beach bridge when a pair of headlights suddenly appear ahead of you. There’s little time to react. You attempt to swerve but all you hear is the crashing of plastic and metal. In seconds, you’ve become the victim of a drunk...

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What Can Helmets Do For You

SAN FRANCISCO – A new study tackled a hot topic head-on: helmet use when riding a bicycle. Most people can agree that helmets can save a life but still, more than half of the bicyclists on the streets aren’t wearing a helmet. That’s a problem, according researchers. A major...

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The Lowdown on “Low-T” Treatments

LOS ANGELES – You may have seen the commercials for something called TRT, short for testosterone replacement therapy. Several manufacturers promise their drug cocktails will make aging men feel more alert, energetic, more youthful, and have a better functional life in the bedroom. It sounds good on paper but...

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A Safe Construction Zone

LOS ANGELES – With construction on the rise in Southern California, injuries are on the rise as well. Work site accidents have increased up to 25 percent in some areas and industry managers say it comes down to a simple equation: the more construction, the more danger. However, not...

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Traffic, Traffic, Traffic

LOS ANGELES – If you’ve ever been on the Interstate 10 on Friday afternoon, you know what people hate about living in southern California. Rush hour traffic in the Southland seemingly lasts all day and sometimes all evening. Los Angeles car accident attorneys say there are several reasons behind...

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4th of July Travel Advisory

OAKLAND, Calif. – Expect lengthy delays on highways around the nation for the Fourth of July weekend, which is expected to last from Thursday, June 29th through Tuesday, July 4th. In Northern California, Bay Area bridges could present some of the longest delays, even during off hours. An Oakland...

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“The Barnes Firm did an excellent job on my car accident case. Jade was extremely helpful at answering all of my questions.”

Ghyar A.

“The Barnes Firm was very friendly, always quick to respond to our calls and emails. When we had any questions or concerns, they were there to walk us through everything. I would definitely recommend them to anyone that is looking for an attorney that will honestly fight for you and has your best interest in mind.”

Nichole W.

“They handled everything with my accident and got me the maximum amount of money back, more than I thought I would get! Thanks!!”

Philip F.