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Common Injuries in Cycling Accidents

Posted on May 15, 2013 by bonnicilawgroup

Bike Injury Lawyer in San Diego Discusses Crash Prevention and Safe Biking Tips In this video, bike injury lawyer Bonnici Law Group offers safety tips based on his experience as an injury lawyer and cycling enthusiast. If you are a cyclist hurt in a bicycle accident, you need a lawyer who understands the law, the nature of bicycle injuries and shares a passion for cycling. Contact our San Diego bike accident law office for a free initial consultation. Video Transcription Two of the most common types of injuries that I see for cyclists involve the hips and also the clavicle. So, for many cyclists who are not trained about how to fall during an injury, their first reaction might be as they’re going down to put their hands out.  Frequently that results in a fractured collarbone, a fractured clavicle, which is an extremely painful injury; however, there’s very little medically…
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Pedestrian Killed Attempting to Cross San Diego Interstate

Posted on May 13, 2013 by bonnicilawgroup

A pedestrian was killed in National City when attempted to cross Interstate 805 on the morning of April 25, according to CBS8. The man, who may have been homeless according to witnesses, was struck by a vehicle and declared dead at the scene. This is a tragic reminder of how vulnerable pedestrians are, particularly in urban areas and around highways. Keep these following pointers in mind for the next time you or your loved ones are hoofing it around the city: Senior pedestrians are at high risk. Pedestrians age 65 or older account for 19 percent of all pedestrian accident injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Children are also at high risk. The CDC reports that in 2010, approximately twenty percent of all children between the ages of 5 and 9 killed in a traffic accident were pedestrians. Walking home intoxicated is not a safe…
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Police Officer Pleads Guilty to DUI; Avoids Jail Time

Posted on May 10, 2013 by bonnicilawgroup

A San Diego detective will avoid jail time for driving under the influence of alcohol, according to NBC7. Detective Jeffrey Blackford, 34, plead guilty to DUI and reckless driving following an accident on December 7, 2012, in which he crashed his vehicle into a utility box. Blackford was not on duty at the time of the incident, but was driving an undercover vehicle issued by the San Diego Police Department. Blackford admitted to driving recklessly and under the influence. Judge Joshua Maguire told reporters he decided not to sentence Blackford to a possible 60-day jail sentence, in part because it would mean he would lose his job with the police department. Initial reports had Blackford registering a .15 percent BAC and speeding as fast as 91 mph in a 45 mph zone—that would make him nearly double the legal BAC limit and double the speed limit. A later blood test…
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