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Higher Speed Limits Often Cause More Crashes

LOS ANGELES – When investigating a crash, law enforcement officers often take your speed into account. For years, police have connected high speeds to serious, often deadly crashes. Despite being a common crash-factor, many governments have upped the limits on highways and roads. A new study conducted by the...

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Carcinogens Found in 75 Percent of Children’s Car Seats

SAN FRANCISCO – Parents are faced with more choices every day but it’s often difficult to come to the best conclusions: what’s healthiest for your child? Is this toy safe? Will this car seat withstand a crash? More than ever, parents are also asking whether children’s products could expose...

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Snapchat Filter Blamed for Crash

SAN JOSE, Calif. – In the world of selfies, filters and face-swaps, it’s just harmless fun. But for many people that ‘fun’ can get real dangerous, real fast. In one case, 107 mph-fast. According to a new lawsuit, an 18-year-old woman crashed her father’s Mercedes while trying to exceed...

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Another 35-40 Million Air Bags Recalled

LOS ANGELES – Takata has agreed to recall another 35 to 40 million air bags, an increase that will double what was already the largest auto recall in history. Takata, which once held 20 percent of the worldwide market, will now bring back as many as 69 million air...

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Deadly Crashes Double in States with Legal Marijuana

SAN FRANCISCO – Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is dangerous in every state but a new study suggests some places are more dangerous than others. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, deadly crashes involving drivers who used marijuana doubled in states like Washington, which...

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Beware of Dog

LOS ANGELES – Dogs and postal workers don’t often get along. In recent years, the strained relationship between letter-man and beast has become so prevalent that the United States Postal Service began counting the number of dog attacks in each city. The City of Angels has historically been considered...

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Feeling the #RoadRage

LOS ANGELES – No one has it worse than L.A. drivers. The gridlock is endless and sometimes tempers flare. So it’s no surprise that the City of Angels feels the most #RoadRage on Instagram. According to the Auto Insurance Center, an analysis of Instagram posts geotagged with #RoadRage determined...

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Cities Make the Difference for Drivers

OAKLAND, Calif. – When you get in the car and buckle-up, you want to get to your destination safely. Many drivers take classes and training to hone their skills and in some cases, it can lower your insurance premium if not save your life. But accidents happen in some...

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Lawmakers Push Pet-Saving Legislation

SAN DIEGO – California is home to the hottest place on Earth and many areas of the state can reach sweltering temperatures year-round. When it gets hot, your car can become an oven and that’s a concern for many four-legged friends. According to veterinarians, it only takes 20 minutes...

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Game is a Serious Distraction

SAN DIEGO – Americans are faced with more distractions than ever and we can add another item to a growing list of dangerous distractions: Pokemon GO. Just months after it was released on smart phones everywhere, the popular smart phone game may be responsible for more than 100,000 distracted...

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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.”

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