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Will California’s Smartphone Law Reduce Distracted Driving Accidents?

Posted on September 5, 2016 by bonnicilawgroup

California has passed new legislation aimed at reducing the number of distracted driving accidents in the state. The law would require all drivers to keep their smartphones mounted while driving, and would limit all drivers’ interactions with their phones to a single swipe or touch. California law already forbids texting or calling while driving, but this law would take a much more extreme approach to the issue. According to the Office of Traffic Safety, California ticketed 329,572 drivers for texting or making calls while driving in 2013. This new law would increase that already-sizable number. The size of the fine, however, is relatively small. First offenders would pay a $20 ticket, while repeat offenders would pay $50. Only time will truly tell if these fines will serve as an effective deterrent. Distracted driving accidents: an epidemic In an age of constant multitasking, it appears our culture in struggling with the…
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Should We Say Car Accident or Car Crash?

Posted on June 6, 2016 by bonnicilawgroup

During any kind of legal proceedings, what you say, as well as how you say it, becomes extremely important. Using incorrect language during a personal injury lawsuit can jeopardize your whole case. That’s one reason why the ongoing argument about whether we should be saying car accident or car crash remains a debate. What’s the Difference Between Accident and Crash? The phrase “car accident” implies that nobody is responsible for the injuries or damage caused by a collision. If there is nobody at fault, then you will not be able to hold the responsible party liable for your medical expenses and so on. A crash simply means that there was a collision, and does not imply that the incident was just poor luck. Saying crash or wreck does not imply that there is no responsible party. When you are talking with your family about a collision, using the phrase car…
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A Woman Was Dragged Half a Mile in Terrifying Bicycle Accident

Posted on April 11, 2016 by bonnicilawgroup

It’s bad enough to be hit by a car while riding your bike, but a woman in Texas was dragged under the truck that hit her for nearly half a mile. How Did the Bicycle Accident Happen? The woman was travelling via bicycle to the University of Texas, where she is a psychiatry student, when a man in a Dodge truck crashed into her from behind. The driver then continued moving forward, refusing to stop and render aid, while his victim was being dragged beneath him for more than 2000 feet. She was luckily able to avoid a brain injury, but the rest of her body was badly injured. She suffered severe trauma to her leg, hip, and back. He muscles in her lower back, and even her spine, were exposed after the bicycle accident. Witnesses say they could hear screaming from blocks away. After the victim was finally freed…
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