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Boating Accidents

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010

Don't let a boating adventure become a boating accident.

It is such a treat to be able to escape from your daily routine and go sailing, jet skiing, wakeboarding or waterskiing. Boating is a fun sport and hobby, but the truth is that boats are just as dangerous as any other type of motor vehicle. Unfortunately, many do not take their responsibility on the water as seriously as they should and they wind up in a boating accident.

It is no surprise that with the ocean, rivers and many lakes throughout California, it ranks second in the U.S. for boating accidents. The five primary factors resulting in boat accidents are operator negligence, inexperience, excessive speed and alcohol. The Operational Boating Statistic report states that in 2009, there were 4,730 boating accidents in the U.S. resulting from operator inattention. California has 900,000 registered vessels.

Although you cannot control the decisions others make on the water, you can be prepared by wearing a life jacket and doing your part to stay attentive. Also, because of the high number of boating accidents, the California Department of Boating and Waterways offers safety courses and education for beginner and advanced boaters.

Boating accidents are considered personal injuries – attorneys take a similar approach to boating accidents as they do automobile accidents. Preserving evidence from these accidents is extremely important and often crucial.

Our personal injury lawyers may be able to assist you in recovering damages for medical bills, personal property, pain and suffering. At Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, we have experience with boat accident cases and have handled numerous cases to successful conclusion. Contact us today for your free case consultation.

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Fiery Crash Leaves 3 Dead, 15 Injured

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

Police are currently investigating a collision involving a van and an SUV that collided Monday evening, leaving 3 dead and 15 others injured.

Four graduates of Cathedral Catholic High School were driving in a Ford Explorer SUV when the driver lost control of the vehicle and swerved into oncoming traffic. The Explorer collided with a van carrying a cross-country team headed to high-altitude training camp, and burst into flames. Two passengers from the SUV were killed. Police have recently identified the 2 Cathedral Catholic graduates as Amanda Post and Natalie Nield, both former cross-country atheletes. The crash also claimed the life of the driver of the van, identified as Cal Baptist’s Cheerleading Coach, Wendy Rice.

Inyo County Sheriff’s Deputy Shane Scott witnessed the crash while driving and went back to assist the victims. Scott pulled one passenger from the burning SUV and heard another passenger screaming for help inside, but was unable to rescue her.

15 other passengers have been treated for serious burns and injuries, including one passenger who was airlifted to a hospital in Reno, Nevada to be treated for severe head trauma.

Harris Personal Injury Lawyers would like to extend our sincerest condelences and prayers to the family and friends of the deceased. We also wish for a speedy recovery of those injured in the crash.

Ryan Harris is a San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer and the managing attorney of Harris Personal Injury Lawyers; a San Diego law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of injured persons and their families. If you or a family member have sustained injuries or have been killed in a San Diego County auto accident please visit our website at www.harrispersonalinjury.com or call 1-877-231-9970 for a free consultation.

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Head-On Crash Leaves Two Injured

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Two motorists were involved in a head-on collision Wednesday night in the Clairemont Mesa area, authorities report.

An 18-year-old man driving an Acura Integra southbound tried to pass another vehicle and crashed into a northbound Toyota Corolla driven by a 67-year- old man. Police do not suspect the crash was alcohol-related.

San Diego police Officer David Stafford said both motorists suffered serious leg fractures due to the crash. Each driver had one passenger in his car and they sustained minor injuries.

Ryan Harris, the managing attorney of Harris Personal Injury, has dedicated his career to representing victims of San Diego auto accidents. As a result he has successfully settled and tried to verdict a number of  large and small personal injury cases. If you or a family member have been injured or killed in a San Diego County auto accident please visit our website at www.harrispersonalinjury.com or call 1-877-231-9970 for a FREE case consultation.

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