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Types of Bike Accidents

Posted on March 11, 2013 by bonnicilawgroup

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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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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