San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Pedestrian In Wheelchair Struck By Car

A wheelchair-bound pedestrian went to the hospital in the Bay Area on October 28 after a tragic car accident. The victim, who was in a wheelchair, suffered life-threatening injuries, according to the San Francisco Appeal.   A truck hit the victim in San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood.  The victim was crossing a street at a crosswalk with a green light but did not  make it all the way across before the signal changed.  Three other cars on the street stopped for the victim, but unfortunately, a fourth did not. The driver stopped at the scene and cooperated with police, according to Officer Albie Esparza. “Motorists are reminded when pedestrians are crossing the street lawfully and the light does turn colors, traffic shall yield to the pedestrian to allow them to safely continue crossing the street before they proceed,” says Esparza. Shouldn’t the motorists always yield to pedestrians to avoid serious…
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Man Arrested After Fatal Motorcycle Accident

51-year-old George Lopez Jr., a member of the  Hell’s Angels motorcycle club, died in a motorcycle accident in October, according to the San Francisco Examiner.  He collided with a motorist on October 22.  The motorist, 31-year-old Eddie Hall of Oakland, was arrested on suspicion of felony hit-and-run and first-degree murder. Alameda County District Attorney spokeswoman clarified that Hall is in custody, but they did not charge him.  California Highway Patrol Sgt. Trent Cross says he suspects there was an altercation between Lopez and Hall before the accident.  If that is the case, it may not have been an accident after all.  Lopez was struck by a van and dragged underneath for several miles before the van pulled off the highway.  Hall attempted to flee police after pulling over.  Lopez was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. It may turn out that this accident has more to do with premeditated murder…
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Boy Saves Mother From Vicious Dog Attack

A young boy in Colton saved his mother from a dog attack, according to 10 KTVLCBS News.  The 11-year-old Southern California boy used his skateboard to battle off vicious dogs as they attacked his mother.  The victim was taken to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center for bites on her chest and leg. The dogs were quarantined at the San Bernardino animal shelter.  Police did not release the names of the owners, but they indicated that they were cited before for having a vicious dog. “We’re looking at some additional charges,” said Colton Police Officer Todd Smith. The victim was lucky her son showed such bravery, but if she were alone, the ending of this story could be very different. What can authorities do when owners of vicious dogs continue to fail at controlling these animals? Bonnici Law Group—San Diego personal injury attorney.