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Police Were Surprised at What DIDN’T Cause This Pedestrian Accident

Posted on August 1, 2016 by bonnicilawgroup

A woman was recently hospitalized with severe injuries after being struck by a car. The pedestrian accident occurred around 10 p.m. in a poorly lit area near Plaza Bonita Mall in National City. When it comes to pedestrian accidents, many would think that drugs, alcohol or speeding would be involved. However, perhaps somewhat of a surprise is that police suspect none of those were factors. Investigators attribute the accident primarily to “wrong place, wrong time.” The stretch of road where the woman was hit comes at the end of a curve with dim lighting and a speed increase from 35 mph to 45 mph. The driver remained at the scene, and was reportedly very cooperative with police. He was not injured, and as far as we know, has not been charged with any crime. What Can I Do If I’m Injured in a Pedestrian Accident? Pedestrian accidents can cause catastrophic…
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What Goes Through Every Rider’s Mind During a Bike Accident?

Posted on July 25, 2016 by bonnicilawgroup

If you’ve never been in a bicycle accident, we pray that you never will. However, according to numerous studies, you’re bound to take a tumble at some point. If it does happen, the things likely to go through your head will be just the same as everyone else during and after a bike accident. “Oh no, this can’t be happening to me!” – The very first thing thought you have will be denial. You think, “Nope. This isn’t real.” Well, sorry, but it is. “Okay. It happened, but I’m totally fine.” – You may try to hop up really fast after the accident, subconsciously thinking that if you can just get up and move around that it means you’re not injured at all. We hope you’re right, but get checked out even if you think you’re okay. Crashes can cause internal injuries and shifts that you may not notice. “Maybe…
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Are Hit and Run Bicycle Accidents on the Rise?

Posted on July 18, 2016 by bonnicilawgroup

Three different fatal bike accidents occurred within 24 hours in San Francisco, leaving many frightened that they may be on the rise. Two of the three crashes were reportedly hit and run bicycle accidents. How Did the Bicycle Accidents Happen? Police have released a mug shot of the man they think was driving in the first of the fatal accidents. After hitting the cyclist, a witness reportedly followed the hit and run driver until he exited his car. That’s when the witness detained him until police could arrive. The driver in the second accident has not yet been found. According to witnesses, the driver was trying to pass slower moving traffic when he or she struck the cyclist head-on. The driver then sped away. Police say they found the car abandoned a mile from the accident. It was reported stolen. Then, in Pleasanton, another cyclist was killed when a motorist…
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