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San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Weighs in on Daytona Accident

Posted on March 8, 2013 by bonnicilawgroup

At least 33 fans were injured at Daytona International Speedway in Florida on February 23 when car debris flew into the spectator stands following an accident. Spectators were gathered to watch the race for the Daytona 500, NASCAR’s flagship event. The accident occurred Saturday afternoon at the Nationwide Series race, one day before the Daytona 500. Two drivers collided on the last lap of the race, and debris from the car flew through the protective barriers and into the stands. Fans recording the race in the stands captured footage of the wreck, including a tire that struck one fan. A burning engine from one of the cars also wedged through the barrier and into the stands. “I didn’t know if there was a car on top of people,” said spectator Shannan Devine, who was in the stands about 250 feet behind where the debris hit. “I didn’t know what to…
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Fatal Bus Accident Investigation Ongoing

Posted on March 4, 2013 by bonnicilawgroup

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) continues to investigate the fatal bus accident that claimed the lives of eight tourists returning to Tijuana after a day-long ski trip to Big Bear Mountain in California. The bus, owned by tourist company Scapadas Magicas, claimed that one month prior to the accident, federal inspectors performed an audit of the company to determine if it was compliant with safety regulations. Only five days following the accident, the FMCSA claims that Scapadas Magicas mislead its investigators during that audit. “Like an audit or regulatory review, a compliance review requires that the company testify truthfully about its business practices,” said FMCSA spokesman Duane DeBruyne. “The FMCSA is charged with examining a sample of the company’s work and looking for evidence that it is in compliance.” Inspectors investigate only a sample of the company’s records and rely on the honesty from the transit companies. “We…
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San Diego Wrongful Death Lawyer Reports Fatal Helicopter Crash

Posted on March 1, 2013 by bonnicilawgroup

Three people died in a helicopter crash in a rural area of Los Angeles County just before dawn on February 11. The helicopter was carrying two passengers and a pilot and was being used in production for a television show called United Military Project for the Discovery Channel, according to a permit filed with Film L.A. Inc. The helicopter was contracted from a company called Crossbow Helicopters that received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to fly for the show’s production. The show was described as a “reality show.” “We can confirm that a helicopter crash occurred this morning while shooting a new series for a cable network, which resulted tragically in three fatalities,” read a statement from Eyeworks USA, one of the production companies working on the show. “We are cooperating fully with the authorities. We extend our deepest sympathies.” The accident remains under investigation and authorities have not…
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