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Victims’ Family Files Lawsuit Against Boat Manufacturer And Captain

Posted on October 12, 2011 by bonnicilawgroup

Grieving family members filed a lawsuit concerning a boating accident that occurred in San Diego in March, according to 10 News in San Diego.  Family members of deceased 73-year-old Xinchao Shin-Chow Chen and his son, Jun Chen, 48 are seeking compensation for their wrongful deaths. In March of this year, the two died on an organized boat outing for people with special needs.  The victims’ families filed the suit against boat manufacturer, the MacGregor Yacht Corp., and the professional sailor who was assigned to the boat that day. Attorney David Casey is alleging that the boat was filled over capacity.  10 people were on board at the time. “If you can imagine for a second…to lose your grandfather, to lose your uncle, to see your sisters and brother almost die…” said Casey.  “It’s been a horrific impact on this family.” The manufacturer told 10 News that the boat was overloaded,…
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Man Survives For 6 Days By Eating Bugs After Car Accident

Posted on October 10, 2011 by bonnicilawgroup

A California man was rescued after he was trapped down on the side of a mountain for 5 or 6 days following a car accident.  David Lavau, 67, was riding in the car with one passenger when it went off the road on Lake Hughes Road just north of Castaic. David Lavau was trapped in his car and survived for days by drinking creek water and eating bugs and leaves.  A search party composed of David Lavau’s friends and family found him on the evening of September 29.  His family acted on tips from police about where he had last used his debit card, and they began searching the surrounding area.  The other passenger was pronounced dead on the scene. “We got credit cards, we got cell phone [records], we broke into his Facebook,” said his son, Sean Lavau.  “Our 12-year-old, Ashley, broke into the cell phone by a code…So…
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Dog Bites In San Diego Continue To Increase

Posted on October 7, 2011 by bonnicilawgroup

Injuries resulting from a dog bite seem to be on the rise in San Diego, according to U.S. Politics Today, citing a study in the area.  The San Diego County Department of Animal Services reported a 10 percent increase in dog bites since last year. According to The San Diego Union-Tribune, the Department of Animal Services received nearly 2,700 reports of dog attacks last year—which is an average of seven bites per day.  The number of incidents increased for the fourth year in a row. Under California law, dog owners are usually liable when their pets attack other people, even if the animal does not have a history of violence. If a dog bites you, seek medical attention immediately and contact an attorney, especially for serious injuries Bonnici Law Group—San Diego dog bite attorney.

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