Archives: 2017

You already know speeding is against the law. But did you know it increases the risk of fatalities in a motor vehicle? Between 2005 and 2014, speeding was linked to 112,580 passenger vehicle highway crash fatalities, translating to 31% of all traffic fatalities in the country, says the National Transportation Safety Board. Not only does speeding increase the risk of being in a crash, it also increases the severity of crash injuries. Speeding is when a driver exceeds the posted speed limit and drives too fast for the present conditions. This is one of the most common contributors to motor vehicle [...]

Did you know that drivers who combine marijuana and alcohol are five times more likely to cause fatal two-vehicle crashes compared with non-impaired drivers involved in similar collisions? That’s according to research by the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. In addition, alcohol use alone increased driver crash culpability by 437%, while marijuana use alone increased driver crash culpability by 62%. The obvious underlying take-away from this statistic is that yes, the combination of both marijuana and alcohol is deadly. However, taken alone, each one can have devastating consequences as well. Here are some more bullet points from this recent study: Most drivers who tested positive for alcohol, [...]

We recently received word that people love us on Yelp! It’s not just words, though, this notice came from Yelp itself, and we've received it 2 years in a row. And we want to thank you, the clients. We really, really appreciate it. It’s nice to know our work is helping people get their lives back on track after a serious injury. We read every review and we take everything you say seriously. Click here to see what people are saying about Power Legal Group on Yelp! Click here to read more testimonials from happy clients! Our personal injury attorneys [...]

 Babak Bobby Yaghoubian  It is with great honor that Power Legal Group announces attorney Bobby Yaghoubian has once again been selected for the Southern California Rising Stars 2017 list! This is a very exclusive list from a highly respected organization. Only 2.5 percent of attorneys in Southern California get selected to this list. What’s more, this is the second year in a row Bobby Yaghoubian has received this distinction. It is a very, very big honor to be selected in two consecutive years. Bobby Yaghoubian and his team are tenacious and don’t give up on anything or anyone. Selection to [...]

Everyone knows the dangers of texting and driving. We’ve all seen the PSAs on TV, the warnings online, and cautionary tales in the news. However, texting and driving is still claiming lives, and the number is only rising. Those who drive while sending or reading text messages are 23 times more likely to be involved in a car crash than other drivers, says Don’t Text and Drive.  A crash can happen within just three seconds after a driver becomes distracted. Taking your eyes off the road for just five seconds to send that text or post to Facebook is equivalent [...]

More than 39 million travelers will be on the road this Memorial Day, a national holiday that honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. It’s marked by barbecues and pool parties, beach trips and camping, signaling the unofficial start to summer. Many people choose to hit the road this weekend, and if you’re one of them, it’s important to stay safe. AAA says 39.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more away from home this Memorial Day weekend -- one million more travelers than last year. This large spike in traffic numbers is [...]