Earlier this month, a diver died after being pinned against a sea wall at La Jolla Shores. He was found unconscious, and lifeguards were unable to revive him. This recent drowning accident should raise awareness about the dangers of diving in California. Drowning is a serious concern in southern California,…
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Tour Bus Crash Kills Seven Near Yucaipa; Brake Failure May Be The Cause
A tour bus carrying 43 passengers rolled over yesterday on Highway 38, just north of Yucaipa in San Bernardino County. According to reports, the bus, registered to a company called Scapadas Magicas LLC in National City, was traveling down a slight grade when the driver stated he was having difficulty…
FAMILY WINS $4.5 MILLION WRONGFUL DEATH SUIT
The family of Jose Lucero, a Rosamond man, who they contend was beaten to death by four Kern County Sheriff’s deputies in 2010, was awarded a $4.5 million judgment in their civil lawsuit against the deputies, the sheriff’s department, and Kern County. The jury found that the defendants acted negligently,…
Accused Shooter in Colorado has San Diego Ties
The nation was shocked this week by a senseless act of unimaginable terror in Aurora, Colorado. Our Southern California wrongful death attorneys were incredibly saddened to hear the ABC 8 News report that 24 year old graduate student, James Eagan Holmes, has been accused of killing 12 people and wounding…
Federal Agent Fails to Stop at a Stop Sign and Causes Car Accident
A Border Patrol agent was the party at fault in a car collision this past Tuesday. According to an article in U-T San Diego, the agent collided with a car driven by a woman at an Imperial County intersection. The woman was traveling on Heber Road while the Border Patrol…
Fewer DUI s in San Diego During Memorial Day Weekend Compared to Last Year
Memorial Day weekend is a time to honor and show appreciation to all who selflessly serve our country. Of course, unofficially it marks the beginning of the summer season and a time to celebrate and spend time with family and friends. Traditional Memorial Day weekend festivities involve a lot of…
Encinitas Wrongful Death Case Highlights How Damages Are Awarded
The heirs of two young women, cousins ages 35 and 25, who died in the same accident in Hawaii were awarded a total of $15.4 million dollars in a personal injury settlement. The heirs of one of the women received just under $15 million, and the heirs of the other…
State Care Facilities Under Fire after Botched Investigation of Suspicious Death
Most of us have at least one friend or family member who has some kind of special needs, so we know how painful it can be to see our loved ones being mistreated because of their physical or mental limitations. Sadly, as one local family discovered, sometimes they are not…
California Toddler’s Parents File San Diego Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Pushpin Choking Death
Our San Diego wrongful death lawyer has seen more than his fair share of tragedy—it’s a natural part of working in this field. No San Diego wrongful death case is more heart-wrenching than one that involves a child. Sadly, many local families continue to deal with the pain of losing…
San Diego Bicycle Accident Turns Deadly
A tragic San Diego bike accident took the life of a 30-year-old San Diego resident named Justin Newman this week, according to CBS News 8. Like so many other commuters do every day, Newman was riding his bike past several parked cars on a busy city street when a driver…