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Boating Safety Tips

Posted on February 27, 2012 by bonnicilawgroup

With the spring and summer fast approaching, it is almost time for summer activities to resume in Southern California. The waters and beaches will soon be packed with families and tourists. If you plan on boating at all this season, keep these boating safety tips from the US Coast Guard in mind: Vessel safety check. Be sure that your boat or watercraft is properly maintained and safe to hit the water. Organizations can provide a free check if you don’t know how to inspect it yourself thoroughly. Safety classes. Operator error is the cause of nearly 70% of all boating accidents. The US Coast Guard encourages all sailors to attend classes regularly to stay up on the latest safety measures. Paddling safety. If you plan on going kayaking or paddle boating, know your limits and be aware of the water conditions and your surroundings. You should always go with a…
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Alcohol and Speeding Contributed to Car Accident that Killed Three Marines

Posted on February 24, 2012 by bonnicilawgroup

Police say that alcohol and speeding were factors in a car accident that killed three Marines on February 14, according to the Los Angeles Times. A fourth Marine involved in the accident—the driver—remains in critical condition. The accident occurred around 2 a.m. in Dana Point in Orange County, according to Jim Amormino of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. The driver of the Dodge Stratus was intoxicated when he struck a tree in the median of Golden Lantern Road. “The car was almost wrapped around the tree,” said Amormino. “We don’t have an exact speed yet. We do know it was over the speed limit and certainly unsafe for the conditions.” The Marines killed were Jeremiah Callahan, 23, Jason Chleborad, 22, and Christopher Arzola, 21. All four were stationed at Camp Pendleton. This marks the second fatal traffic accident in Southern California involving an enlisted Marine in a week. No charges…
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Defective Drug Overview

Posted on February 20, 2012 by bonnicilawgroup

Despite regulations and safety measures set in place by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), errors do occur when medications are being manufactured and prescribed. It is hard to calculate exactly how many people are injured or killed annually by defective drugs, but experts agree that the number is significant. The FDA requires pharmaceutical companies to list all known possible side effects and complications. Sometimes companies are in a rush to get their products on the market as quickly as possible, and the FDA approves drugs based on limited test results. Other times an error can occur in the manufacturing process, causing the drugs to be much more potent or dangerous than was originally intended. A pharmacist or a doctor can also make mistakes when prescribing or filling prescriptions, or give you medications that are dangerous combined with any others you may be taking. Drug manufacturers and medical care professionals…
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