San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Blog

What Can I Do If City Employees Are Negligent?

It is easy to determine liability in a simple car accident, because the negligent party is at fault and responsible for the injuries of the other party. However, the situation is more complex when the negligent party is a part of the municipal emergency crew at the scene to help injured victims. Recently, a Chula Vista firefighter from station four was arrested by a California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer in the midst of an emergency situation. According to Channel 8 Local San Diego, who was present at the scene of the crime and recorded the arrest, a white Honda Civic flipped upside down on Interstate Highway 805 northbound between Telegraph Canyon Road and East Orange Avenue. Chula Vista station four firefighters promptly arrived at the scene of the accident, parking their fire truck such that it blocked a lane of traffic. CHP officers then arrived on the scene and demanded…
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What Do I Do After A Dog Bite?

If you’ve been bitten by a dog, seek immediate medical attention. Even minor bites can cause serious nerve damage or infection. More serious dog-induced injuries can cause lacerations and physical deformities that will require extensive surgeries to correct. Despite the pain of the initial bite, it is pivotal that you remember to document your injuries from the time of the accident through the recovery process. Such information is vital when building a personal injury case. Once you have been taken care of by a medical professional, it is necessary to alert the proper government agencies about the dangerous dog to prevent further attacks. The San Diego Department of Animal Services will then take custody of the dog, assess the likelihood of further attacks and decide on a course of action for the dog. Then, the victim should inform their insurance provider that the cost of the necessary medical procedures will…
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What is a Contingency Fee? Information on How to Pay an Attorney

Our San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Takes No Legal Fees Unless He Successfully Obtains You Compensation In the video below, San Diego accident lawyer Bonnici Law Group explains how he works on behalf of almost all of his clients on a contingency fee basis. Contingency fees allow individuals to pursue their deserved justice without having to pay any out-of-pocket costs, which for claims needing to go to trial can be tens of thousands of dollars. Our San Diego bike accident lawyer is able to advance these costs for you, and he will only take a reasonable percentage from the recovery you receive at the conclusion of your case. If you are dealing with the aftermath of a serious car accident or bike accident caused by the negligence of another, reach out to the Bonnici Law Group to learn more about how we may be able to offer assistance. Video Transcription…
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