San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Blog

San Diego Law Enforcement to Crack Down on DUIs Super Bowl Sunday

San Diego Police Sheriff Bill Gore is determined to crack down on drinking and driving on Super Bowl Sunday this year, according to CBS 10 News in San Diego. There is always a spike in drinking and driving on America’s biggest unofficial holiday. “We’re reminding everyone that real Super Bowl fans font let (other) fans drive drunk,” said Gore. “If your Super Bowl plans include alcohol, make sure you have a designated sober driver. We are asking all party hosts and bar owners to take extra-good care of designated sober drivers this year.” The local warning, issued in conjunction with the National Football League’s “Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk” campaign, hopefully will cut down on the number of drunk drivers this year; but if history teaches us anything, plenty of motorists will get behind the wheel after drinking. Keep this in mind if you are on the roads on…
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Don’t Become a Pedestrian Accident Statistic!

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

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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