Safe Kids Tucson
Did you know that pedestrian injuries are the second leading cause of accidental death among children ages five to fourteen in the U.S.? Here are some great tips from the Tucson Fire Department on keeping your kids and family safe throughout the year. Every year, Arizona Trial Lawyers Association donates money to Safe Kids Tucson for thousands of bike helmets that go to kids that could not afford them. Join the AzTLA this Saturday, October 8, 2011 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Northwest YMCA at: 7770 North Shannon Road, Tucson, AZ 85741. We hope to see you there! If you are…
Moped Safety
With the uncertain economic climate still hovering over America, who wouldn't want to save a few dollars? Many people are using alternate means of transportation as a way to save some cash. Here in Arizona, motorcycles and mopeds are becoming increasingly more common. But are they safe? Just last week, two people were killed in a Phoenix crash and a moped driver was critically injured. Per Arizona Revised Statute § 28-101(31): "Moped" means a bicycle that is equipped with a helper motor... and has a maximum speed of twenty-five miles per hour or less on a flat surface with less than a…
Is Your Pool Safe?
If you have a pool in your home it is important to take certain measures to ensure your family's and your guests safety. Earlier this week, a three year old boy almost drowned and remains in critical condition. Arizona law requires that "A swimming pool, or other contained body of water that contains water eighteen inches or more in depth at any point and that is wider than eight feet at any point and is intended for swimming, shall be protected by an enclosure surrounding the pool area." No one wants to see a tragedy like this occur, so what can you do to…
Ford Safety Recall
Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 1 million of its F series trucks because metal straps that secure the fuel tank to the vehicle may corrode and cause the tank to fall, specifically in cold climates where de-icing chemicals are used on the roads. This defect has led to several fires and one injury so far. Ford will notify owners of the affected vehicles and fix the defect at no cost. If you have been injured in an auto accident, call Bache & Lynch today: (520) 293-5300
Distracted Driving
Crashes among young drivers are more common than any other age group. Currently in Arizona, there is no legislation banning texting while driving or talking on cell phones while driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 5,500 people were killed in distracted-driving-related motor vehicle accidents in 2009 and almost half a million people were injured in these accidents. Be a proactive parent and talk to your teenage driver(s) about the dangers of distracted driving, set a good example for your teens by not using your cell phone while driving, or even have your teen driver sign a pledge to wear seat belts while driving,…