San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Blog

San Diego Wrongful Death Attorney Warns of Dangers Swimming Pools Pose to Small Children

A 2-year-old has died in an apparent drowning accident on February 27 at a residential swimming pool in Bakersfield, according to KERO-TV. The toddler was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. The death appears to be accidental and no charges will be filed, according to Bakersfield Police Lt. Scott Tunnicliff. Swimming pools are a great way to spend time with friends and family, but parents need to know the risks of these pools, especially for young children. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) there were 3,308 accidental drowning deaths in the United States in 2004—an average of nine every day. In the same year, the CDC reports that 26 percent of all deaths of children ages 1-4 were drowning deaths. The American Academy of Pediatrics estimates that for every drowning death, there are approximately 1 to 4 nonfatal drowning accidents that are…
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What To Do After a Cycling Accident

Advice from Our Bicycle Lawyer in San Diego CA In this video, San Diego bicycle lawyer Bonnici Law Group reviews some essential steps for cyclists to know if they are involved in a bike accident. Remember the acronym HEART to know the steps you should take if you are involved in a bike and car collision. If you have been involved in an accident, our firm offers free consultations. Contact our firm online or by calling (619) 853-5101. Video Transcription When you’re involved in an accident, even a minor one, there are certain things that you should do. One easy way to remember is the acronym HEART, H-E-A-R-T. The H stands for Help the injured. That should be the first priority. The second letter is E, and that means Exchange information. Everyone knows you’re supposed to exchange information. One of the things that we offer is a brochure that has…
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Types of Bike Accidents

San Diego Bike Accident Lawyer Explains the Right Hook and Left Cross In this video, San Diego personal injury lawyer and cycling enthusiast Bonnici Law Group explains the two most common bicycle accidents: the right hook and the left cross. He advises cyclists to “take the lane” for better visibility and to enroll in a safety course through a local community organization. For more information, contact our firm online or by calling (619) 853-5101. Video Transcription Two of those common forms of bicycle accidents go by the colorful names of a Right Hook and a Left Cross. A Right Hook, typically happens when a cyclist is going the same direction as traffic, and is too far over, for example, in a bicycle lane. A car who would be in the bicyclist’s left, often times misjudges the speed of the bicycle or their own speed, will pass the cyclist as they’re both going in…
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