San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Blog

How to Ride a Bike Around Pedestrians

Riding through traffic around cars can be scary, but it’s fairly straightforward; just obey the same rules of the road that you would if you were driving. What about when you’re riding a bike around pedestrians? Are the rules different then? What can you do to keep yourself and the foot traffic around you safe? How to Ride a Bike Around Pedestrians There are a variety of different circumstances in which you may have to ride through foot traffic. We’ve summarized some bike safety tips about what you should do in each of the following common situations. Pedestrian Crossing – When people on foot cross the road, they can cause the same sort of problems as a driver crossing an intersection. Sometimes they don’t look hard enough and fail to see you, the cyclist, barreling towards them. If the person walking is legally allowed to cross, like when signaled at…
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Should We Say Car Accident or Car Crash?

During any kind of legal proceedings, what you say, as well as how you say it, becomes extremely important. Using incorrect language during a personal injury lawsuit can jeopardize your whole case. That’s one reason why the ongoing argument about whether we should be saying car accident or car crash remains a debate. What’s the Difference Between Accident and Crash? The phrase “car accident” implies that nobody is responsible for the injuries or damage caused by a collision. If there is nobody at fault, then you will not be able to hold the responsible party liable for your medical expenses and so on. A crash simply means that there was a collision, and does not imply that the incident was just poor luck. Saying crash or wreck does not imply that there is no responsible party. When you are talking with your family about a collision, using the phrase car…
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Help Light Up Someone’s Life by Participating in Cycling for Sight with Bonnici Law Group!

This July, the 12th annual Cycling for Sight event will begin in San Diego. Our own Bonnici Law Group, along with his friends in the Blind Stokers Club, and many others, will participate in the two-day event. What Is Cycling for Sight? Cycling for Sight is a fundraising campaign aimed at helping blind and visually impaired riders enjoy the fun and excitement of cycling and the numerous benefits it offers. Blind and visually impaired riders are able to do this through a unique partnership model. The Cycling for sight event marks the culmination of a year-long training program run by the Blind Stokers Club. Proceeds raised during the event go directly to the San Diego Center for the Blind and the Blind Stokers Club, which provides them with the means to continue brightening the lives of blind and visually impaired riders throughout the San Diego area. We want to encourage…
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