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California Court Rules Against Cell Phone Use At Stoplights
November 21st, 2011
The state court of appeals upheld a decision that a driver who is stopped at a red light is still technically driving, and therefore prohibited from using a hand-held cell phone.
$73 Million Awarded In California Lawsuit Against Ford
November 14th, 2011
A Sacramento, California, jury awarded $73 million dollars in damages to plaintiffs in a case against Ford Motor Co. Thursday.
Richmond Teen Killed, Two Others Injured During Illegal Street Race
November 7th, 2011
The epidemic of street racing that has swept across California over the last decade hit in the town of Richmond this weekend, after a local teen died and two others were injured in a crash stemming from one of the illegal sprints.
Free Cab Rides Offered In The Bay Area Halloween Night
October 31st, 2011
Tonight, trick-or-treaters will roam the streets in their ghoulish disguises on a quest for candy. Unfortunately, they could possibly have to share those streets with drivers who may have drank too much while celebrating the holiday, which puts everyone in grave danger. In order to help alleviate this problem, free cab rides home are being offered to anyone in the Bay area.
Free Health Care At Alameda County Fire Stations In The Works
October 17th, 2011
A pilot program to provide healthcare for the uninsured and underinsured in Alameda County at five fire stations is in the planning stages and could be in place as early as fall of next year.
California Bans The Use Of Tanning Beds For Minors
October 10th, 2011
When Governor Jerry Brown signed State Bill 746 into law Sunday, California became the first state to ban the use of tanning beds for children younger than 18 years of age.
California DUI Arrests Up During Labor Day Weekend
September 12th, 2011
Every year there are hundreds of people injured or killed on American highways by drunk drivers over Labor Day weekend. Some years, such as this one, are more dangerous than others because of higher numbers of these drunk drivers. According to The Reporter, there were 1,399 arrests this year alone over the recent holiday weekend.
Firework Safety Vital for Alameda County
July 5th, 2011
The heat that has recently dried out the area, combined with the open flames and sparks of fireworks, could prove to be quite a hazardous situation.
Distracted Driving More Common and Dangerous Than We Realize
May 16th, 2011
May 16, 2011 The State of California has found that distracted driving is now one of the top three factors in fatal and serious injury automobile accidents, joining impaired driving and speeding. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), nine percent of all drivers are using mobile devices while operating a motor vehicle. […]
National Drunk Driving Crackdown
August 19th, 2010
Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest. Berg Injury Lawyers has seen firsthand the pain suffered by those who have lost loved ones in alcohol-related crashes, and we’re dedicated to fighting against drunk driving. That’s why Berg Injury Lawyers designed and implemented the law firm’s Safe and Sober Free Cab Ride Home program and has paid for […]
