San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Meet Bicycle Attorney Bonnici Law Group

Posted on September 10, 2014 by bonnicilawgroup

San Diego is one of America’s top cities for cyclists, boasting some of the nation’s best bike-sharing programs, miles of bike lanes and the upcoming Bayshore Bikeway. Riding bikes is a great way to stay healthy and active, but distracted drivers and poor city planning can make the roads dangerous for cyclists. After a bicycle accident, victims could face life-threatening injuries that rack up thousands in medical bills, lost wages and long-term rehabilitation. Even if the victims were not at fault, they could find themselves facing a mountain of debts after their recovery. How Could a Civil Lawsuit Help Me? Civil lawsuits help accident victims hold negligent parties responsible for their actions. A personal injury settlement can help alleviate financial burdens, allowing the victim to focus on healing. Civil attorney Bonnici Law Group is an avid San Diego cyclist, so he is well aware of the dangers facing bicycle riders….
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Reckless Boat Driver Faces No Charges for Fatal Accident

Posted on September 3, 2014 by bonnicilawgroup

The San Diego Police Department (SDPD) has reported it will not be charging the boat operator after a fatal crash at El Capitan Reservoir. On July 31, a blue and white Nitro boat sped through a “no wake” area and collided with another boat. The passenger and boat operator from the Nitro were treated for minor cuts and bruises, but both passengers from the other boat were killed in the crash. The SDPD concluded its investigation into the accident on August 21. Law enforcement officials also released new details about the crash, saying that the victim’s Bayliner boat was traveling northbound in the southbound lane during the accident. The details are murky. Bystanders say the Bayliner was stationary when it got hit, but it may have been moving anywhere from 5-20 mph. The area had been deemed a “no wake zone” due to low water levels, but the Nitro was…
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Police Seek Driver in Hit-and-Run Accident

Posted on August 27, 2014 by bonnicilawgroup

California Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run accident that killed a pedestrian on Monday, August 11. Around 12:15 a.m., witnesses report that a man was running alongside the highway near East Plaza Boulevard. He was crossing from the median to the side of the northbound lane when an unidentified vehicle struck him, and then fled the scene. The man’s body was also struck by a Toyota 4Runner and thrown into the HOV lane. Police pronounced him dead at the scene. The Toyota driver stayed and cooperated with authorities, but the driver of the first car has not been identified. Reckless motorists often flee the scene to avoid being arrested for alcohol or drug use. If police cannot prove a hit-and-run driver was impaired, he or she may only face minor traffic charges. What Is a Vulnerable User? Many states consider pedestrians and cyclists to be “vulnerable users,” meaning that drivers…
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