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Woman Killed In Fatal Car Accident In San Diego

A young woman, Rosa Mora, who was only 21 years old, was killed in a car accident.  The accident occured Bonsall, near the north eastern portion of San Diego County.  Ms. Mora was the passanger in a Mazda who turned left in front of a Nissan Exterra.  The drivers of both vehicles sustained serious injuries.  The California [...]

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Don’t Let Your Dog Do You In!!

We all know that dogs are prevalent in San Diego. With the revitalization of downtown San Diego, dogs are being concentrated in area in which they were previously unfamiliar. Further, given our city’s population increase and its “dog-friendly” nature, we are exposed to dogs that are more likely to be hazardous.
California is one [...]

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Contractor In Downtown Construction Accident Is Fined

Back in May 2008 a natural gas leak caused an explosion in a hotel under construction in downtown San Diego.  Because of the blast 14 people were injured. 
Cal OSHA determined that one of the contractors, Sherwood Mechanical Inc., had been responsible for four serious violations that contributed to the accident.  Further, they found that employees’ [...]

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Boating Accidents Can Be Avoided

California is fortunate to have some of the most areas for boating. Whether you go deep-sea fishing, cruise on the bay or relax with friends on one of our many lakes, California is a boaters paradise. With this privilege comes great responsibility. Here are some simple tips to keep in mind so you avoid those [...]

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Cell Phones Blamed For Increased Auto Accidents

Studies have indicated that auto accidents are increasing because of drivers being distracted by cell phones.  This despite California banning the use of cell phones, absent a hands-free headset, in the vehicle.
What many people don’t realize is that it only takes a split-second of distraction to cause an accident thereby ruining the lives of others.  [...]

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Insurance Companies Are Not Looking Out For You

When you suffer from a serious injury, that is not you fault, timing is critical.  It is vital that you contact an experienced injury attorney right away before making statement to anyone.
The sequence of events, within the first 48 hours of an serious injury, can either make your case extremely valuable to you or it [...]

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Police Seek Help In Hit-And-Run Auto Accident

On Thursday, a automobile went off the road, in the East Village district of Downtown, landing on a pedestrian.  The driver fled from the vehicle and is being searched for by police.
The injured pedestrian, possibly a homeless man, was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.
The driver of the automobile was last seen running [...]

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Verdict Reinstated In CA Food Poisoning Case

Patron brought action against restaurant for breach of warranty, based on food poisoning.
On April 7, 2005, Alexis Sarti and a friend ate at the Salt Creek Grille. They split an appetizer consisting of raw ahi tuna, avocado, cucumbers and soy sauce. Sarti became nauseous and chilled the next day. The day [...]

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Auto “Black Boxes” Soon To Be The Norm

We all know that airplanes are equipped with “black boxes,” which records information used by investigators in the case of the case of a crash, but did you know that in California your car will have have one sooner than you think.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 85% of all vehicles will have an [...]

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Why Serious Accident Cases Don’t Settle

Settlement requires cooperation among all participants in serious accident litigation. The parties, their attorneys, and the judicial system itself are all essential elements of this process. To encourage fruitful talks, an emphasis on settlement must prevail. When it does not—when the settlement system fails—one or more players are usually not performing.
The [...]

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