San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Community Mourns Death of Junior Seau

The death of former NFL linebacker and San Diego legend Junior Seau has sent shockwaves throughout the community. Seau apparently took his own life on May 2 and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Seau played for the San Diego Chargers the majority of his career, from 1990 through 2002, before leaving for the Miami Dolphins. Seau played his college career nearby at the University of Southern California. Along with being an exceptional talent on the field, Seau was known for his charity work and involvement in the community. Seau’s death comes at a time of great debate about how the NFL and football in general protects its players from brain injury. The continuous shots to the head and wear on the brain could lead to depression, dementia and an array of medical conditions. Scientists are learning more and more about the effects of playing football, and the results are…
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National Dog Bite Prevention Week

National Dog Bite Prevention Week starts off on May 20, so now is a great time to brush up on prevention tips and what to do if you are attacked by a dog. Over 4.7 million Americans are bitten by a dog annually. Over 800,000 are required to seek medical attention, and the most likely victims are children, followed by senior citizens. Keep the following in mind the next time you are out in your neighborhood or at a park, especially if you are with children: Be cautious around strange dogs and always trust your instincts. Never let babies or small children play with dogs. Always ask a dog owner’s permission before approaching a dog. A little precaution and common sense can go a long way in terms of preventing an attack, but sometimes they are unavoidable. If you or someone is bitten, immediately attempt to locate the owner. Demand…
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One Killed, One Injured in Motorcycle Collision

A motorcyclist died on May 29 on Angels Crest Highway, according to the Pasadena Star-News. Two riders were involved in the motorcycle accident, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The CHP identified the deceased as 30-year-old Junior Esturado Quic-Ortiz of Hawthorne. He was pronounced dead at the scene where the two motorcycles collided. 45-year-old Patrick Ramirez of San Dimas was the other rider injured. Quic-Ortiz appeared to have lost control of his motorcycle and collided with Ramirez, according to CHP Officer Jose Garcia. Ramirez was treated at a local hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. Officer Garcia said he was not sure what caused Quic-Ortiz to lose control and the accident remains under investigation. May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The CHP is working in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to raise awareness of the dangers associated with riding. Motorcycle helmets…
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