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San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Warns Public Following Dog Bite

Posted on January 21, 2013 by bonnicilawgroup

Police responded to a residence in Mire Mesa on January 4 after receiving calls about a dog bite, according to UT-San Diego. A pit bull reportedly bit a 66-year-old man in the hand and leg, and paramedics took the man to the hospital with minor injuries. The dog was impounded and put in quarantine at a shelter, according to Dan DeSousa, deputy director of the San Diego County Department of Animal Services. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are approximately 4.5 million dog bites annually in the United States, and the actual number is likely much higher due to unreported incidents. Children between the age of 5 and 9 are statistically the most likely to be attacked by a dog. Young children and elderly people are extremely vulnerable to dog attacks. Always keep a close eye on your children when you are out at…
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San Diego Wrongful Death Lawyer Reflects on Paparazzi Fatality

Posted on January 18, 2013 by bonnicilawgroup

A photographer attempting to capture pictures of teen sensation Justin Bieber was killed when he was struck by a car as he was crossing a street in Los Angeles on January 1. The photographer was taking pictures of Bieber’s white Ferrari, but Justin was not in the vehicle at the time. The photographer was identified as a 29-year-old man. This incident reminded some people of Princess Diana’s tragic death in 1997 as a result of aggressive paparazzi causing a high-speed car accident. “Hopefully this tragedy will finally inspire meaningful legislation and whatever other necessary steps to protect the lives and safety of celebrities, police officers, innocent public bystanders, and the photographers themselves,” Bieber said in a released statement. Do you think legislators should pass laws cracking down on aggressive paparazzi? Or are their practices covered under the first amendment because celebrities are public figures? Please contact our firm for a…
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San Diego Car Accident Reports Drunk Driving Accident Involving Police Officer

Posted on January 14, 2013 by bonnicilawgroup

A San Diego police officer was critically injured after his patrol car was struck by a drunk driver, according to the Sacramento Bee. A suspected drunk driver in a red pickup truck hit the cruiser after speeding through a red light around 2:30 a.m., according to Police Lieutenant Dan Plein. The officer was identified as Travis Bentley, a 24-year-old rookie on the force. The truck hit the drivers’ side of the car as the Officer Bentley was sitting in at a complete stop. He was trapped in the car before firefighters were able to free him. The officer was taken to the hospital with broken bones and internal injuries. The driver of the truck suffered minor injuries and was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving. Doctors told reporters they expect Bentley to remain in the hospital no less than 10 days and he faces a long recovery. The dangers of…
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