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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.

3 Killed, 4 Injured In California Boat Accident

Three women died and four other people injured in a tragic boating accident in California in October, according to Fox News.  The accident occurred at Bonelli Regional Park in San Dimas, about 30 miles east of Los Angeles. The three women crashed into another boat while they rode a wave runner, according to police reports.  The women, ages 25, 35 and 60, were related to one another.  Three men and another woman in the boat suffered critical injuries and were taken to Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center. “It was a pretty severe accident in the middle of the water,” said Matt Levesque of the Los Angeles County Fire Department.  The accident is under investigation. “At this point, there’s nothing to indicate there was alcohol, but that could change later,” said Los Angeles County Chief Lifeguard Hugo Maldonado. While boats and jetskis are often recreational vehicles, it’s important to remember that…
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Man Killed, Woman Hospitalized Following Car Crash In California Wine Country

One man, 40-year-old Taylor Griffin of Portland, died and a woman, 43-year-old Carrie Davenport of Freeport, was hospitalized following a tragic car accident in Northern California on October 17, according to the PressHerald.com. The accident occurred late sometime the night of October 16th, although the California Highway Patrol did not discover the crash until 11 a.m. the following day.  According to accident reports, Griffin lost control of his rental 2012 Corvette on a curve in California’s Wine Country.  The car rolled over on the side of the road.  Davenport eventually climbed out of the car and called police on her cell phone.  She was taken to Santa Ross Memorial Hospital. The California Highway Patrol is still investigating the accident.  Do you think driving a rental sports car made a difference in this crash? Bonnici Law Group—San Diego wrongful death attorney.