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Teens and Distracted Driving
{Episode 14} | May 6, 2012
On today's West of Legal radio show West will talk about being the parent of a teen driver. Indeed, parents of new teen drivers have a lot to worry about when their son or daughter gets behind the wheel. West has raised five teenagers including the youngest who is 18 years old now. One of the biggest concerns of many parents is distracted driving. West will speak with Orange County Register reporter Greg Hardesty about his thoughts on the subject as a father of a 16-year-old girl who is an avid text-messager and is in the process of becoming a licensed driver. Listen to West of Legal at 1 p.m. Sundays.
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
{Episode 13} | April 15, 2012
Distracted driving affects everyone who uses our roadways including teenagers under 20 years old who make up the greatest proportion of distracted drivers. West will talk about the effect of distracted driving on one’s ability to drive. West will talk about how new technology continues to emerge as a lethal distraction for drivers, but some companies are developing ways to alert drivers to dangers rather than create them. Tune in to listen to new episodes of West of Legal every Sunday at 1 p.m. on KFWB News Talk 980.
Pedestrians v. Motorists: Keeping Streets Safe
{Episode 12} | April 8, 2012
Everyone is a pedestrian and needs to cross the road at one point or another. Here in California, those who walk, run or venture out on the roadways are especially vulnerable to being injured or killed in a traffic accident. In fact, one in five fatal traffic accidents in California are pedestrians. That's roughly 23% of all traffic accident deaths that were pedestrians. Sadly the number of deaths has been on the rise. Statewide statistics show a 5.4% increase in pedestrian deaths to 599 in 2010 compared to 567 deaths in 2009. West discusses how drivers and pedestrians can be safe on the streets of California, what to do or not to do, specific risks and how to prevent these types of crashes, as well as new technology that may help save lives. Tune in to West of Legal at 1 p.m. on Sundays.
Weightloss Pills and Surgery: Risks v. Benefits
{Episode 11} | March 11, 2012
We want to be thin, but realistically 68% of us are overweight. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cites more than one-third of adult Americans are obese (35.7 percent) so if diet and weight programs fail where do you turn? For decades dieters have sought the elusive miracle weight loss pill, but often with deadly results. Some severely obese individuals are now turning to bariatric surgeries such as adjustable gastric banding via the LAP-BAND System, the REALIZE™ Band, gastric bypass, duodenal switch and sleeve gastrectomy procedures. But what are the risks or complications of these risky surgeries? We will talk with our guest, Dr. Joseph Chambers from the show Dr. Chambers On Call, about this and more on the West of Legal show at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 11, 2012.
Premises Liability
{Episode 10} | March 4, 2012
Slip and falls can happen anywhere whether it’s a grocery store, a broken sidewalk or slippery stairs inside a restaurant. These injuries can range from minor bruises or scrapes to major broken bones or back sprains. So is the property owner negligent in allowing some dangerous condition to exist that caused the slip or trip? What about the safety of those amusement park rides we take our families on? What determines whether a property owner or occupier is liable? West will discuss all this and more on the West of Legal show at 1 p.m. this Sunday, March 4, 2012.
Sharing the Road with Bicycles and Motorcycles
{Episode 9} | February 26, 2012
Sharing the road with bicycles and motorcycles is not only the law, but it’s the only way to ensure the safety of these vulnerable riders. Too many distracted and aggressive drivers make our roadways dangerous for our most vulnerable citizens, but sometimes bicyclists and bikers are themselves the ones who are making dangerous moves or decisions. What rights do these two-wheeled motorists and pedal cyclists have when they are riding in traffic? How much distance do you leave if you are passing a bicycle? Can motorcyclists drive in-between other vehicles? What if you get into an accident with one of these riders? West will discuss all this and more on West of Legal at 1 p.m. this Sunday.
Child Safety in the Home
{Episode 8} | February 19, 2012
Whether you're at home, at work, or at play – there are potentially hazardous products that can post a danger to you and your family's safety. Hazards around the home should be eliminated to prevent injury or death of children. Some of the dangers children are faced with include flammable pajamas, faulty garage doors, carbon dioxide poisoning, unsafe products such as baby walkers, strollers and cribs, and dangerous conditions such as open swimming pools and 5-gallon buckets of liquid. West discusses the hazards our children are faced with, ways to safeguard your home and eliminate dangers to keep children safe. He also talks about what a wrongful death is and why someone would consider filing such a lawsuit. Find out more on West of Legal every Sunday at 1 p.m.
Is it Time to Fire your Attorney?
{Episode 7} | February 12, 2012
We are talking about love and money today on West of Legal - not in your personal relationships, but in your professional relationship with your attorney. When we think about Valentine's Day we typically think love, candy hearts and fancy cards. This time of year you may want to reassess both your personal relationships and your professional ones. Sometimes you need to tell your lawyer the truth: "I'm just not that into you." The client is ultimately the boss. If at any time you're unhappy with your lawyer's services, you can fire your lawyer. West will discuss reasons to break up with your lawyer, when to consider a second opinion and how money is one of the biggest complaints between clients and their attorneys. West of Legal airs at 1 p.m. on Sundays.
Police v. Citizens: What are your rights?
{Episode 6} | February 6, 2012
Most of us have been pulled over by a police officer for one thing or another, but what rights do citizens have when they are being questioned by police? Do you need to answer their questions? Can police search you, inside your car or your trunk? What about the contents of your cell phone? When do they have to obtain a warrant and when can they just rifle through your belongings. West will discuss some important cases that affect your privacy and rights. Also, West will talk about what you need to do and not do if you are involved in a traffic accident. West of Legal airs at 1 p.m. every Sunday.
ABOUT THE RADIO SHOW HOST
WEST SEEGMILLER
Prior to becoming a legal radio talk show host, West Seegmiller earned a reputation as an authority on personal injury law over the past three decades handling thousands of cases for client and winning settlements of more than $100 million. A graduate of the McGeorge School of Law University of the Pacific in Sacramento, Seegmiller began earning a name for himself in college as he was selected to compete in the highly competitive Traynor National Moot Court Team and became a member of the prestigious Pacific Law Review. Later, Seegmiller began his practice and quickly became a noted lawyer in the field of personal injury. He continued his education at the Harvard Law School Program of Instruction for Lawyers, as well as The Jerry Spence Trial Lawyers College. Over the past 10 years, he has served as a Pro Tem judge for The California Superior Court and was proud to become a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum as well as the Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
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