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Why Are San Francisco and Oakland Two of the Worst Cities to Drive In?

Why Are San Francisco and Oakland Two of the Worst Cities to Drive In? Do you commute by car around the San Francisco or Oakland area? If so, you’re driving in two of the worst cities to drive in. If you’re only visiting the Bay Area, you might not...

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Thirteen States Across America Remove Controversial X-Lite Guardrail Heads from Highways After Accidents Raise Safety Concerns

Thirteen States Across America Remove Controversial X-Lite Guardrail Heads from Highways After Accidents Raise Safety Concerns After multiple tragic car accidents across the country resulted in fatalities due to guardrail heads spearing cars and taking them off the roads, thirteen states are responding by banning the Lindsay X-LITE end...

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The Barnes Firm Jingle Contest Lives On!

The Barnes Firm Jingle Contest Lives On! In partnership with iHeart Media, California car accident attorneys The Barnes Firm held a Jingle Contest in July. We were lucky to have over 260 amazing entries submitted from all over the Los Angeles, San Diego, and Bay areas. Our winner, Jordyn Dodd-Waddington’s...

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What Steps Should I Take After Getting in a Motorcycle Accident in San Diego?

What Steps Should I Take After Getting in a Motorcycle Accident in San Diego? It’s hard to argue with the coolness and convenience of riding a motorcycle. You also pay less at the fuel pump and have less impact on the environment. Even so, you need to know what to do...

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What Steps Do I Take If I Was Hit by a Drunk Driver in Los Angeles?

What Steps Do I Take If I Was Hit by a Drunk Driver in Los Angeles? Drunk driving is a serious problem in California, with millions of deaths and injuries resulting from impaired drivers over the past decade. According to a Los Angeles car accident attorney, the risk of an accident...

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Do You Need a License and Insurance to Drive a Scooter in San Francisco?

Do You Need a License and Insurance to Drive a Scooter in San Francisco? With over 800,000 motorcycles registered in California, it’s hard to quantify how many there are when you factor in scooters, mopeds, and electric bikes. Pretty much anything on wheels could be dangerous to you or pedestrians...

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Can You Sue After Suffering Side Effects from a Prescription Drug?

Can You Sue After Suffering Side Effects from a Prescription Drug? The FDA estimates that as many as 98,000 medical malpractice related mistakes cause deaths in hospitals every year. Of those deaths, over 7,000 are due to doctor prescribed drug-related issues. If you or a loved has suffered from negative side...

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The Standard of Care for Medical Malpractice and What You Need to Know

The Standard of Care for Medical Malpractice and What You Need to Know Are you considering suing a hospital or physician for medical malpractice? Before you get involved in a lawsuit, know what you’re signing up for. In Medscape’s Medical Malpractice Report, it’s estimated that it can take 1 to...

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Leading Causes of Car Accidents in California

Leading Causes of Car Accidents in California Leading Causes of Car Accidents in CaliforniaHundreds of thousands of motor vehicle accidents occur every year on California roads. Although driving can be dangerous, it’s a necessity for many people who need to get to work or school, drop off kids at...

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The Barnes Firm to Host Jingle Contest with $10,000 Grand Prize

The Barnes Firm to Host Jingle Contest with $10,000 Grand Prize You’ve heard the jingle, now it’s your turn to sing it. The California car accident attorneys at The Barnes Firm have announced a Jingle Contest this summer, in which contestants can showcase their talent and creativity for a...

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