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We Have the Technology to Stop Drunk Driving
It used to be that vehicles did not have seatbelts, anti-lock brakes, or air bags. When these technologies were new, some people questioned whether they were needed and whether they would really make us safer. Now we know these technologies save countless lives every year. Today, there is even newer and better technology, including technology to prevent drunk driving.
Be Careful About What You Post Online
What is the connection between a car accident and social media? The answer may surprise you. Insurance companies want access to your social media. They want to go through all of your photos. They want to read all of your posts. They want to find out who all of your friends are. They are trying to dig up some dirt on you. They do this because they don’t believe you were really hurt in that crash and they don’t want to compensate you for what you’re going through. The insurance company is invading your privacy just so they try to deny your personal injury claim. Are you going to let them do that? What can you do to protect yourself?
Wearable Technology and Your Privacy
Wearable technology (activity/fitness trackers such as FitBit®) and health/wellness smartphone apps that measure, record and/or track movement, steps, physical activities, sleep, heart rate, biometrics, etc. can be another source of information that can be used against you in your injury case.
San Diego CHP Will be Cracking Down Over Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend is almost here and that means a lot more drivers will be on the road over the three day weekend. Please drive safely, buckle up, and don’t drive under the influence. Remember, buzzed driving is still DUI. Also, make sure all child passengers are safely buckled up in car seats or booster seats. Last year, 31 people died in car accidents in California and 78% of those killed were not wearing a seatbelt.
May is Bicycle Safety Month
Bicyclists may be commuting to work, riding for exercise, training for charity rides or just out to enjoy the day. Even wearing safety gear, bicyclists are not well protected in the event of a crash and much more likely to be seriously injured. Remember, bicyclists are our parents, friends, and neighbors with loved ones who are counting on them to return home safely. By following these safety tips, bicyclists and drivers can work together to help keep our roads safe for bicyclists.
Can You Get PTSD From a Car Accident?
PTSD is a type of anxiety disorder that can occur after a person experiences a traumatic event or serious injury. It can occur in about half of all people who are injured in car accidents. PTSD may adversely affect your overall recovery following a car accident. Without treatment, PTSD can make it difficult to return to your regular activities of daily living. A PTSD diagnosis must be made by a physician based on specific behaviors or symptoms, including:
Teaching Your Kids About 9-1-1
Emergencies can happen. It is recommended that your child know how and why to call 911 from about age 4. Use these tips to teach your child about 911.
Supreme Court of California Issues Statement on Equality and Inclusion
“In view of recent events in our communities and through the nation, we are at an inflection point in our history. It is all too clear that the legacy of past injustices inflicted on African Americans persists powerfully and tragically to this day. Each of us has a duty to recognize there is much unfinished and essential work that must be done to make equality and inclusion an everyday reality for all.”
COVID-19 Update
The global spread of COVID-19 is affecting every one of us. At Bruno & Associates, we are committed to protecting the health and safety of our employees, clients, vendors and the public while still continuing to provide the best legal services possible to every single person who needs our help. A global effort – to protect the most vulnerable and to curb the spread of this virus – requires all of our care, and all of our participation. I want to let you know about the ways in which we are doing our part.
What To Do in a Hit-and-Run Collision
A hit-and-run collision refers to any time the other driver leaves the scene of a collision without providing his/her name and insurance information. If you can identify the other vehicle by license plate, you can file a claim with the other driver’s insurance company. If you cannot identify the other vehicle by license plate, you may be able to file a claim with your own insurance company if you have purchased the appropriate coverage (see discussion below). Whether you were in your vehicle at the time, or whether your vehicle was parked when it was hit, the following information will help in handling these claims.
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