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Don’t Become a Pedestrian Accident Statistic!

Posted on January 30, 2012 by bonnicilawgroup

Southern California is a beautiful part of the country to walk around in, from its beautiful beaches to its vibrant cities. These reasons bring many pedestrians out, but with such a dense population there is an increased risk of pedestrian accidents as well. Here are some facts and pointers about pedestrian accidents: Every year in the US, approximately 60,000 pedestrians are injured after being struck by a car. 5,000 pedestrians are killed. Pedestrian accidents are most common at intersections in urban areas, but they occur everywhere. An increase of trucks and large SUVs on the roads have lead to more catastrophic injuries and fatalities, particularly amongst the elderly and young. Drivers are often cited—not always—in these accidents. Citations include reckless driving, failure to yield, failure to stop at crosswalks and driving under the influence. Always be careful around roadways, never assume that drivers see you and will yield. Cross at…
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Bonnici Law Group Pleased to Have Helped Injured Client

Posted on January 27, 2012 by bonnicilawgroup

As a personal injury attorney, it is always a good feeling when you can help someone who has been the victim of a terrible accident. It is assumed that your attorney will be looking out for your rights and to recover and damages you are owed, but when you are able to go beyond your typical duties, it is greatly appreciated. Here are some kind words from a young woman I was able to help out after she was injured in a pedestrian accident: “I had such a positive experience working with Mr. Bonnici. He genuinely cared about my case, and made things as easy as possible for me. I was in college throughout the duration of my case, and he made sure to work around my class, midterms, and final schedules. I was always given the amount of information I needed. At times when I was less busy I…
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Alarming Statistics on Distracted Drivers

Posted on January 25, 2012 by bonnicilawgroup

Legislators in states and cities across the country placed bans on forms of distracted driving. As awareness continues to rise about the dangers associated with distracted driving, laws will continue to punish people who put other motorists at risk. California has stricter laws on the books than many states. There is a ban on texting and using any hand held device for all drivers. Bus drivers and “novice drivers” are completely banned from all cell phone use, including hands-free, according to Distraction.gov. Here are some stats from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration to keep in mind. 5,474 people died in the US in 2009 in a car accident involving a distracted driver. Approximately 448,000 people were injured. 16% of all fatal car wrecks in the US in 2009 involved a distracted driver. 20% of accidents with an injury involved a distracted driver. 196 billion text messages were sent in…
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