July 25, 2018 | News & Media, Tips & Information

In all, the United States has 2.7 million miles of roads — some parts safer than others. Unfortunately, the most dangerous roadway in America happens to be in our own backyard, …

July 11, 2018 | Tips & Information

Lots of regions throughout California are experiencing heat waves this summer, including in Kern County and record temperatures hitting Southern California in particular. In these cases, it’s important to be …

June 27, 2018 | Tips & Information

The month of June brings summer days, sunshine, travel, vacations, and other activities. In the summer months, we should all think “safety” as well. Dangerous situations can present themselves often …

June 13, 2018 | Community Service, Tips & Information

California sees 176,000 cases of reported elder abuse cases each year, with more than 4,000 reported in 2017, according to Kern County Aging & Adult Services. What’s worse is officials estimate …

May 23, 2018 | Tips & Information

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, and Americans will kick off the season by hitting the roads over the weekend in near-record numbers. In fact, according to AAA, …

May 16, 2018 | Tips & Information

Did you know that accidents involving motorcycles account for nearly 15 percent of all traffic fatalities, but motorcyclists make up just 3 percent of all registered vehicles in the Unites …

April 25, 2018 | Cases, Tips & Information

Sexual assault happens in every community. Whether it’s harassment, online abuse, or unwanted sexual contact — including rape — it’s important to take these actions seriously, not blame the victim, and …

April 11, 2018 | Cases, Tips & Information

Each year about 4.5 million people in the United States are bitten by dogs and 800,000-plus receive medical attention for dog bites, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. Many of the …

April 4, 2018 | Tips & Information

You’ve seen it before, and maybe even done it yourself: texting, watching videos on the phone, or even taking selfies — all while driving. But make no mistake. Distracted driving …

March 14, 2018 | Tips & Information

Chain | Cohn | Clark workers’ compensation* attorney Beatriz Trejo recently made a presentation in front of the Kern County Paralegal Association focused on ethical obligations to prevent sexual harassment …

February 28, 2018 | News & Media, Tips & Information

It’s a somber thought, but one that unfortunately is important to think about in our current times: What would you do if you were confronted with a situation involving an …

February 21, 2018 | Community Service, Tips & Information

Pedestrian and bicycle accidents and fatalities have been climbing year after year in Kern County, with 42 deaths reported in the county in 2017, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. …

February 14, 2018 | Tips & Information

To many, a job can mean making sure you and your family live comfortably day to day. So, when a work injury occurs, you want to make sure you and …