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Are The Open Seas Safe For Children?

Posted on April 16, 2014 by bonnicilawgroup

If you thought the best way to instill a sense of adventure in your children involved sailing around the world before they reached the age of four, consider sending them to summer camp instead. Thankfully, there is no need to test this idea, because it been tried recently with little success. Public outrage has spread like wildfire after a San Diego couple attempted to cross the Pacific Ocean with their one and three-year-old children. Well into their journey and far from home, the family sent a satellite distress signal after their 36-foot boat was stranded 900 nautical miles from Cabo San Lucas. Their youngest child came down with a terrible fever and rash. The multi-day rescue mission required a cooperative effort from the Air National Guard and the Navy. After their rescue and the rehabilitation of their child, the parents said “When we departed on this journey more than a…
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GM Issues Recall Over A Decade Late

Posted on April 9, 2014 by bonnicilawgroup

Over a dozen people have died in fatal accidents linked to GM’s faulty ignition switches since the early 2000’s, which raises the question: Why did it take almost 15 years to issue a recall on the defective part? According to a GM memo, the automaker was aware of the faulty switches as early as 2002, but still approved them, despite the fact that the “sample testing of the ignition switch torque was below the original specifications set by GM.” The ignition switches had a tendency to switch from “on” to “accessory” or “off” positions while driving. The issue resulted in over 30 accidents; however, the cost to repair the ignition switches was deemed too steep to justify a recall, according to GM documents. Sadly, GM continued to investigate the issue in 2005 after a string of ignition-related accidents involving Chevy Cobalts, but ultimately made no action. The U.S. Department of…
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What Is Wrongful Death?

Posted on April 2, 2014 by bonnicilawgroup

A wrongful death claim is a civil lawsuit made after someone dies as a result of the negligence of another person or organization. In California, wrongful death claims can be made by a deceased person’s spouse, domestic partner, parents, children of deceased siblings, grandparents or anyone financially dependent on the deceased person. It is important to note that wrongful death does not occur in the same circumstances as homicide; think of it more as an extreme personal injury case. Newly-released information about the recent debacle between the Chula Vista Fire Department (CVFD) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) revealed that an incident involving the two departments had the potential to result in a wrongful death. A Ford Mustang flipped over on I-805, and the CVFD responded first to the scene. The fire truck was parked to protect emergency crews and accident victims from oncoming traffic. Then, a CHP officer arrived…
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