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School Principal Killed in Bus Accident Called a Hero

Posted on February 8, 2016 by bonnicilawgroup

An elementary school principal was recently killed in a bus accident, but is being called a hero. When an approaching school bus jumped the curb and accelerated, the victim managed to push several young students to safety before she was struck and killed. Two students were also hit by the bus, and were transported to the hospital in serious, but not life-threatening, condition. Luckily, none of the 25 young passengers on the bus or the driver suffered injuries. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the tragic bus accident, but have so far not reported any explanation. They did say that the bus involved only recently passed an inspection, less than a month prior to the accident. Liability in School Bus Accidents Pedestrian accidents are often very bad, since pedestrians have very little protection when it comes to large, speeding, metal bricks. Injuries are not uncommon at all in pedestrian…
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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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