2013

In a bid to minimize the potential for motor vehicle accidents throughout the long holiday weekend, the California Highway Patrol plans to enact a series of enforcement efforts that will extend from tomorrow all the way through to Thanksgiving and the close of the weekend.  The first such campaign is the Interstate 5 Challenge, and… read more

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP’s own Adam Shea and Ryan A. Casey have contributed a great article to the newest issue of the Advocate Magazine.  The article delves into the problematic nature of readily agreeing to a stipulated protective order when dealing with a product liability case. Although it may seem like the better… read more

When it gets dark outside earlier, it becomes even more important for persons on foot or on the back of a bicycle to make themselves visible to motor vehicle operators.  If you ride your bike home around 6 o’clock, for instance, then in the summer you can be secure in the knowledge that the sun… read more

We outlined some of the steps to take to prevent a foodborne illness on Thanksgiving, but there’s another big threat that holiday revelers must be aware of:  fires.  A fire is a distinct possibility at this time of the year, and the threat of an injury is exacerbated when your home is filled with guests. … read more

Here in Southern California, we don’t have to worry about the temperature dropping too dramatically, but with many people traveling to far flung locales during the holidays, the risk of getting stuck in winter weather may rise dramatically.  If you’re going to be headed to cold spaces for Thanksgiving or Christmas, then think about enacting… read more

People who aren’t used to cooking whole birds will attempt to do so on Thanksgiving, and as such, cooking may not always be carried out properly.  If the bird isn’t cooked all the way through, foodborne illness is a distinct possibility.  To make sure that you’re not going to be making your guests sick, we’d… read more

Hyundai has announced the recall of Entourage automobiles of the 2007 through 2008 model years because of the potential for drivers to lose control of these vehicles.  This situation is a possibility in 15,500 or so vehicles that reside or were purchased in only a handful of states.  When exposed to excessive water and heavy… read more

A public service announcement seeks to get teenagers in the state of California to put down their phones while at the wheel of a vehicle, but what distinguishes this particular campaign from others is the unique partnership that made it possible.  The PSA resulted from the combined efforts of the Fremont-based California School for the… read more

Chevy Malibus of the 2013 model year are being recalled by General Motors because of a defect that could pose a host of safety issues.  Each of the affected 14,909 automobiles will have an 8-way power adjustable front seat.  Because the seat frame could make contact with the wiring harness of this component, chafing becomes… read more

All throughout the country, safety campaigns are being enacted to warn about the danger posed by distracted driving, and most states have passed some sort of legislation focused on outlawing texting or handheld cellphone behavior.  Distracted driving has replaced intoxication in the national consciousness, but one place where it’s still important to get the message… read more

Not long ago, Tesla Motors came under fire from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after the automaker claimed to have achieved a safety rating of 5.4 stars, well beyond the five star maximum handed out by the safety agency.  The NHTSA took issue with their claim, saying that it simply wasn’t possible for a… read more

Bad weather descended on the Santa Clarita area yesterday, providing the impetus for a series of traffic accidents.  While there’s no way to say for certain that the weather played a role in the collisions, there’s no doubt that when rain falls the risk is increased. In order to prevent further incidents from taking place… read more