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Gillin Jacobson Ellis & Larsen (GJEL Accident Attorneys), a catastrophic injury and wrongful death law firm in the San Francisco Bay area, has published an online news center as a family resource on issues pertaining to motoring on the nation's roadways and bicycle paths.

With a focus on driver safety, the news center features a series of auto insurance quizzes, important accident documents, and several interactive infographics that provide state-by-state snapshots of driving laws; the impact of teen brain development on driving; and bicycling safety laws throughout the country.

"Family safety is a key issue for our firm, and we developed our news center as a reference point for past, current, and prospective clients to help them stay safe on the roadways," said Andy Gillin, managing partner of GJEL. "We will continue to explore all angles from teens to seniors, and ensure that we're educating everyone on the importance of safety in a car, on a bike, or on a motorcycle--and even as a pedestrian sharing the road with these vehicles."

In addition to the interactive maps and charts, GJEL Accident Attorneys has a downloadable Parent-Teen Safe Driving Contract and an Accident Checklist for all drivers to keep in their vehicle's glove box. Along with each resource is in-depth information to help inform people to be safer behind the wheel, regardless of age. The law firm is beginning to explore national issues pertaining to senior drivers, and features a resource detailing state limitations on aging drivers and actions people of all ages can take to keep their loved ones safe on the roads.

Teen Brain Development Infographic

The Teen Brain Development infographic depicts how sections of the brain develop through an animated progression of white matter growth by age. Lack of white matter in teens' frontal lobe (the part of the brain responsible for motor skills and the suppression of risks) contributes to propensity for more accidents at this age than in adulthood, when the brain has reached maturity.

State-by-State Driving Laws Infographic

Complementing the teen brain development infographic is a map of the U.S. with each state's driving laws depicted in an interactive feature. When the viewer hovers over each state with a mouse, a drop-down menu appears showing each state's required ages for graduated drivers' licenses, distracted driving bans, and senior driver restrictions.

State-by-State Bicycling Safety Laws Infographic

Using the same interactive visual to feature driving laws, GJEL Accident Attorneys shows each state's requirements and laws for motorcycle helmets, bicycle helmets, and cycling under the influence. Where applicable, age requirements are also specified.

About Gillin Jacobson Ellis & Larsen
GJEL Accident Attorneys is a San Francisco Bay area law firm representing plaintiffs in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. Since 1972, Gillin Jacobson Ellis & Larsen has obtained recoveries in more than 99 percent of its cases.