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Another San Diego Drunk Driving Accident Last Week?

Posted on August 29, 2016 by bonnicilawgroup

The accident did serious damage to both vehicles. Both drivers were rushed to the hospital, where they were treated for head and leg injuries. The San Diego police have confirmed that they suspect the incident to be a case of drunk driving. If this is true, it would be yet another accident that could have easily been prevented. In a sense, this particular incident is fortuitous in that it did not have a fatal outcome for either of the drivers. Drunk driving accidents are a serious problem Nearly nine hundred people were killed by drunk drivers in California last year. This represents a tragic 28.7 percent of all traffic fatalities in the state. It is estimated that as many as 300,000 people drive drunk in American each day. Drunk driving robs people of their loved ones, and provides anxiety and fear for everyone on the road. Hopefully, you will never…
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What is the Cause Behind Amusement Park Accidents?

Posted on August 22, 2016 by bonnicilawgroup

A recent string of amusement park accidents has been in the news this summer. Three young people fell from a Ferris Wheel in Tennessee. All three have been rushed to the emergency room, and the doctors are treating one for traumatic brain injury. The rides were closed at the amusement park until a thorough inspection could be conducted. The accident comes on the heels of several other amusement park injuries, including a ten-year-old boy who was killed in a water park accident. Surely, there must be more we can do to prevent tragedies like these. A study by the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio reports that there are thousands of amusement park injuries every year. This suggests that the rides may be more dangerous than many parents would suspect. Common Causes of Amusement Park Accidents Here are the leading contributors to theme park ride accidents. Mechanical Issues. In these…
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Are the Rio Olympic Cycling Courses More Dangerous than Previous Competitions?

Posted on August 15, 2016 by bonnicilawgroup

Much has been made about the venue for the 2016 Olympics, particularly about just how safe, or unsafe, it is for the athletes participating. The Rio Olympic cycling courses are now causing almost as much concern as the natural water. After the men’s cycling events resulted in a number of injuries, including broken bones, road rash, and deep cuts, many had hoped the women’s events would be smoother. It seemed that those people would get their wish at first, but then it happened. Annemiek van Vleuten was coming down the final stretch of Vista Chinesa when she lost control of her bike and crashed hard onto the curb. Videos of the bicycle accident have gone viral, and it is nearly impossible not to have seen footage somewhere in your Facebook feed. Anyone who has seen the crash has shuddered and likely was extremely concerned for her well-being. After the crash,…
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