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It’s surprising, but being buckled up with a safety belt is not the safest way for many children to ride in a vehicle. Safety belts are designed for adults, and children under 4’9″ tall should ride with a booster seat. Children prematurely moved to seat belts are 4 times more likely to suffer serious head injuries during a collision than children in child safety or booster seats. The booster seat message is a crucial one, NHTSA estimates that up to 90% of children in the U.S. who should be using a booster seat are not. The goal of this campaign… Read More
The deadly right turn kills and injures more bikers than any other misadventure on the road. Sharing The Road means developing a sense of caution and cooperation that leads to a fluid peaceful coexistence of bikes and autos. The message in this 60+ second PSA can be summarized simply: Signal, Clear Back, Turn Right, ShareTheRoad. PSA1 is the first in a series of six PSAs to be produced over the next six months as the ShareTheRoad Productions PSA Campaign. The video may be posted (unaltered) to any site or used for any educational purpose. Contact us for web or broadcast… Read More
PSA3 is a story of arrogance and tragedy as our road-tested biker flies through stop signs and stop lights in his own little universe. Finally he gets his due and meets Elvira. More than a metaphor, she takes him to a new world as he tumbles through the intersection of right and wrong. It’s a sad tale that must be told. lowell@steigerlaw.com www.steigerlaw.com
Vehicle Barrier Test – READ THEN WATCH How many times have you wondered how strong those cement barriers are that you see in front of military base and other government building entrances? The barriers will stop traffic, even trucks, from approaching the secured building. In this test, the following parameters were used. Read them and then watch the film. Truck = 65,000 lbs. Speed = 50 mph Kinetic Energy = 5.5 MILLION ft. lbs. Stopped in 24 INCHES !!! lowell@steigerlaw.com www.steigerlaw.com
Fair Labor Standards Act is the sixty-year old federal law. This video touches on employment categories and whether an employee is exempt from being paid overtime. Call or e-mail me if you have any questions about how this might impact your rights. lowell@steigerlaw.com www.steigerlaw.com
If you suffer from sticker shock every time you open up your auto insurance bill, then it’s time to consider ways that may help reduce the cost. Quite simply, being a good driver is one way to pay less for insurance. Insurance companies generally look at the past three years of your driving history. A minor traffic infraction can potentially impact your rates. The type of car you drive also plays a role. If you’re shopping for a new car, call your insurance agent and get an estimate of what your premium might be. If the car has a low… Read More
Factual Factory- Stock Footage, (black & white) Washington D.C. March 4th, 1913. President Taft- his last day in office, decides to carry out the will of congress concerning worker’s rights. A new branch of government is formed to take care of these issues, The Department of Labor. “Challenge of Change”- immigrants are the first clients of the new department. They are the cheapest labor and are therefore treated horribly. Workers that try to make things better for themselves are met with hostility and violence. Within a year- the U.S. declares war against Europe. Employment services are created to man the… Read More
Prius parallel parking with IPA (Intelligent Parking Assist). Amazing technology that can help prevent those pesky little parking mishaps. lowell@steigerlaw.com
October 2006 (Medialink) – People carry auto insurance, in part, to protect themselves if their car is stolen or if it’s damaged or destroyed in an accident. But, sometimes basic insurance coverage isn’t enough and you may need something called “gap insurance.” Auto insurance covers you for the actual cash value of your car – not how much money you actually owe the bank that loaned you the money to buy it. What that means is that you may find that the money your insurance company pays you on a claim won’t cover how much you owe. The difference is… Read More
Honda Goldwing impacts minivan at 50km/h (31MPH). Something to think about. lowell@steigerlaw.com