Statistics show that close to one million Americans are in need of medical attention every year because of dog bite attacks – more than 50% of these victims are young children. The Center for Disease Control indicated that from January to June 2010, there have been 16 fatal dog attacks – 14 of these cases were family dog attacks.
The most dangerous dogs are the Pit Bull, Rottweiler and Siberian Huskie. Recently, two incidents were reported in San Bernardino – a 3-year old and a 2-year old – attacked by family Pit Bulls. For additional information, visit http://www.lawondogbites.com
If you or a family member has been bitten by a dog, the strict liability laws in California hold the dog’s owner, in most cases, liable for injuries. In order to learn what your legal rights are, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury Attorney right away.
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Those enjoying the lovely climate in Lake Havasu recently got more than they bargained for. A 29-year old Huntington Beach man, was enjoying the water by sitting in an inner tube and being pulled by a boat. Something caused him to fall out of the tube. While waiting for the boat to return and pick him up, another boat, traveling about 40 mph hit him.
The boat fled down the lake without stopping. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is asking any witnesses to this incident to come forward by calling the Colorado River Sheriff’s Station at 760-326-9200. The boat is described as red, about 30 feet long with white stripes. The driver is a heavy-set man with a mustache, wearing a baseball cap. A blond-haired woman was a passenger.
Paramedics took the man to Havasu Landing Marina, where he was pronounced dead. My sympathies go out to the family of the man that died.
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According to the San Bernardino County Coroner’s office, a 63-year old man, was the victim of a fatal motorcycle accident in Fontana recently. The man was traveling on Slover Avenue when another motorcycle rider sideswiped him; he was ejected from his seat.
Paramedics took him to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The Fontana Police Department reported that the second motorcyclist had no injuries although there was some damage to his motorcycle.
The police are investigating the accident. My sympathy goes out to the family of the victim.
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California has two hit and run offenses – misdemeanor and felony. It is a misdemeanor if you leave the scene, you do not identify yourself and/or you damage another person’s property. The charge changes to felony if you injure someone during the accident.
California hit and run laws apply in all hit and run accidents. It does not matter which individual is responsible, the amount of damage incurred, or the severity of the injuries. If convicted, you may face up to 6 months in a county jail, up to 3 years of probation, up to $1,000 in fines, restitution to the property-damaged victim and/or 2 points on your driving record. The penalties could be less if it is a first-time offense.
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Today, many people take their dogs to a dog park for exercise and socialization. California dog owners are responsible for the actions of their dog. Most dog bites occur quickly and without warning.
If a dog bites you, you have legal rights to be compensated for your injuries by the owner of the dog. Chances are the owner is covered for your injuries and pain and suffering under their homeowner’s insurance policy.
If you are bitten by a dog, it is important for you to consult an experienced Personal Injury attorney so you can recover your damages.
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California Highway Patrol found the body of, a 21-year old man, on Interstate 10 near Cedar Avenue the other day. He was found against a metal guardrail on the center divider. They believe he might be the victim of a hit-and-run.
Police believe he was walking in the fast lane on the freeway, although they are not sure. They are not sure how long the body has been there. They could not find an abandoned vehicle anywhere in the area; however, they did find debris from a black vehicle near the body.
Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the accident or with any information regarding it, to call Officer John Avila at 909-383-4247.
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A man, 69-year old man, charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter in the crash that killed a 3-year old girl, in 2008, pleaded no contest in Pomona Superior Court. The little girl was walking with her 5-year old sister and father near a school in Diamond Bar when the incident occurred. The man’s Pathfinder went over the curb and struck the little girl; she died 24 hours later.
A sergeant from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s department said the man was dropping off his children at the school when he lost control of his SUV.
The judge sentenced the man to 3 years of probation and 400 hours of community service at a local hospital. He is also ordered to pay an unknown amount of restitution to the family of this little girl.
My condolences go out to the family and friends of this little girl.
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A man wanted to be a professional cyclist but that dream ended recently when he was killed by a high school senior, who lost control of his car while racing down the street with passengers and another vehicle on the wrong side of the road. His car went across traffic and ended on the shoulder where the man was riding alone. The impact threw him into the field where he died.
The high school students were not arrested, pending an investigation. None of the students was injured. Investigators do not believe alcohol or drugs were involved. It seems racing is common on the desolate stretch of road.
My heart goes out to the man’s family.
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How awful for that man who was seriously injured by not one, but two cars while crossing Highway 18 recently – according to the San Bernardino Sun. One of the vehicles was driven by a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputy. Both drivers stopped to help the injured pedestrian. He was taken to a nearby hospital and treated for major injuries.
The accident is under investigation. The San Bernardino Sheriff’s department is asking anyone who witnessed this accident to call them at 760-240-7400. No one knows why the individual stepped in front of the vehicles and it is believed that he may not have been in a crosswalk.
Pedestrians are required to cross the street legally and walk in designated areas, such as a crosswalk. Motorists are required to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians who use a crosswalk. I urge the family of this man to find out where he crossed. I also hope the man did not suffer any catastrophic injuries and has a speedy recovery.
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The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin recently reported that a 22-year old man was critically injured when a car hit him on March 28 at the intersection of Mission Boulevard and Oaks Avenue in Ontario. The driver of that car left the scene without stopping. He was lying in the road when police arrived.
Police believe the man might have gotten into an argument with the other driver while at the intersection. They are investigating whether the driver deliberately hit the man. Police are asking anyone who witnessed this accident to contact them at 909-986-6711.
Leaving the scene of an accident is a serious crime in California; the driver should have remained until the police arrived. According to California Vehicle Code Section 20001, “The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident.”
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