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Local Soccer Player Killed in Pedestrian Accident

Posted on February 1, 2016 by bonnicilawgroup

A local soccer star was recently killed in a tragic pedestrian accident. Witnesses say the victim, who was a new signing with the San Diego Sockers, was attempting to cross Interstate 5 from the right shoulder lane to a median when he was fatally struck by a car. The victim’s teammates are all said to have been visibly affected upon hearing the news of their friend’s death. They honored him with a ceremony at one of their games since the fatal car accident. What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident If you are hit by a car, you should immediately call the police. If you are able, walk around the scene and take pictures your injuries, the scene of the accident, and any damage to the car. If there are witnesses, ask them to give a statement to the police when they arrive. Witness testimony can be invaluable in personal…
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Stop Cyclist Blaming and Make Streets Safer for Everyone

Posted on January 25, 2016 by bonnicilawgroup

Unfortunately, our nation is committed to blaming cyclists for their own deaths. San Francisco police were quick to do so after a 47-year-old veteran cyclist was killed in a bike accident after a collision with a bus. According to the police, the victim had been riding in the lane and attempted to pass the slow moving bus when his wheel got stuck in a Muni track, causing him to lose control and be thrown into the path of the bus. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Now, a local news station has confirmed that the police department is blaming the victim for his own death, saying that he should have been riding in the bike lanes. However, as pointed out by the same news station, there are no bike lanes in the area where the victim was killed. To add insult to injury, the police reportedly have in their…
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When Is a Driver Liable in Your Bicycle Accident?

Posted on January 18, 2016 by bonnicilawgroup

Bicycle accidents can be particularly dangerous since they offer far less protection to users than most other vehicles. Even an accident that would seem insignificant can result in serious injury and long term damage. Many bicycle accidents causing injury could have been avoided if someone had not been acting negligently. In cases where your accident was caused by the negligent actions of another person, you could very well be entitled to compensation for any damaged property, medical expenses for past and future treatment, lost wages, and more. Determining Liability in Bicycle Accidents A bicycle is legally considered to be a vehicle on the same level as a motorcycle or a car, meaning that it must obey the same traffic laws as everyone else. Assuming that you are not violating any bicycle traffic laws at the time of the accident, it is very likely that a driver who hits you will…
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