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A Dangerous Intersection

A Dangerous Intersection LOS ANGELES – If you live in Southern California, you know how crowded it can get on the streets, roads and highways. More than 7-million vehicles are registered in Los Angeles County alone (no wonder why there’s so much traffic!) and every year, car accident investigators...

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Oakland Warehouse Fire Kills Several, More Missing

Oakland Warehouse Fire Kills Several, More Missing OAKLAND, Calif. – A fire destroyed a two-story warehouse and studio during a Friday night party in Oakland. The blaze killed at least nine people and a day later, about two dozen are missing, the city’s fire chief said. Oakland Fire Chief...

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Every Hour of Lost Sleep Increases Your Risk of Crashing

Every Hour of Lost Sleep Increases Your Risk of Crashing You know driving drunk or getting distracted by a text message is a huge safety risk because these activities are illegal in all states. But far too many Americans aren’t waking up to another reality: driving drowsy can be...

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Most Trauma Injuries Happen At Home or In the Car

Most Trauma Injuries Happen At Home or In the Car LOS ANGELES – Millions of Americans suffer injuries every year and almost every person is likely to suffer an injury at some point in their life. Some of these accidents can be deadly too; over 136,000 people are killed...

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Study: Truck Drivers’ Health Linked to Crash Risk

Study: Truck Drivers’ Health Linked to Crash Risk LOS ANGELES – Millions of Americans have medical conditions ranging from minor side effects to life-threatening seizures. Although these conditions rarely occur, they can be brought-on at any moment – even when you’re driving. Medical conditions are some of the top...

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No Symptoms? A Concussion Can Still Impair Your Driving

No Symptoms? A Concussion Can Still Impair Your Driving Roughly 4-million Americans suffer a concussion every year – and that’s just from sports. Millions more suffer a concussion in a car crash and other work-related accidents, and doctors are just beginning to find out how devastating a brain injury...

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The Hidden Costs of Flying: Injured on a Plane

The Hidden Costs of Flying: Injured on a Plane SAN FRANCISCO – When searching for flights for the entire family, price is a major factor – but a new study warns that it shouldn’t be the ONLY factor. After analyzing the 10 leading domestic airlines for price, convenience, headaches,...

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1 In 4 Drivers Were Using A Phone Before Crashing

1 In 4 Drivers Were Using A Phone Before Crashing LOS ANGELES – The decisions made in the moments before a car crash can be the difference between life, death or serious injury. The problem is, almost one in four drivers were using their phone in those moments before...

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Airbags: Even Top-Priced Cars Go Total Recall

Airbags: Even Top-Priced Cars Go Total Recall LOS ANGELES – Air bag recalls are proving to be as diverse as the American melting pot, even affecting over 800 Ferrari supercars. To try to wrap your head around the recent airbag recalls, imagine how big Los Angeles is. There are...

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Defective Airbags Causing More Injuries

Defective Airbags Causing More Injuries Federal regulators continue to pull more vehicles off the roads, citing airbag problems. Each time, the airbags are linked to the Japan-based Takata Corporation. Since 2008, 14 different automakers have recalled 24 million vehicles equipped with Takata airbag inflators. Some of these inflators have...

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