Los Angeles Attorneys's Blog

Dangers of Tailgating

Motorists often maintain close distance with the preceding vehicle so that other vehicles won’t be able to take their lane. This practice, however, presents danger that could lead to an accident.

A rear-end collision is reported in the blog “Truck driver rear ends trailer ”. In this case, the truck driver appears to be guilty of tailgating as he did not have time to react in the big rig’s sudden slowing down.

Tailgating is one of the dangerous practices on the roads. If not avoided, this can result to death, injuries, and property damages that the offender must properly compensate.

As a licensed driver, you are responsible for your own actions. Always obey traffic rules and practice good driving habits on the road.  

BPA-free: The Right to Live a Healthy Life

In “Dangers of Bisphenol A,” the author discussed about the adverse effects of this harmful organic compound, also referred to as BPA, to humans, particularly to infants and toddlers. It was also stated that it should not be used in making baby containers.

Lawmakers are doing what they can to ban the use of BPA in food and beverage containers, including cans and plastic containers, to protect people from its dangers.

Any substance that can be harmful to our body should not be used in products that can have negative effects to our health. We have the right to live life free from such dangers.

Anyone who is suffering or has suffered from injuries as a result of using BPA may file a product liability claim. You may consult with a personal injury lawyer for your legal concerns.

Justice Prevailed in Fatal Hit and Run Accident

In spite of the traffic laws being implemented, fatal hit and run accidents still continue to occur. These offenders should really be punished, just like Travis Weber who has pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter.

In “Man pleads guilty to fatal hit and run,” the author discussed the trial of Weber, a hit and run driver who killed a bicyclist, Edward Costa, last December 2008.

Months have passed since the event of the hit and run accident, but in the end, justice prevailed.