Blog Posts in June, 2014
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Power Failure Strands Dozens on SeaWorld Ride
Posted By The McClellan Law Firm Jun 30, 2014
Four dozen people were stranded on a SeaWorld San Diego ride on Sunday for four hours, due to a power failure. According to the amusement park, 46 riders and 2 park employees were stuck on the Skytower ride as engineers worked to restore power. The ride takes its passengers 320-foot high in an elevator for a panoramic view of the ocean and the city of San Diego. The park reported that no one was ...Continue Reading -
Ocean Beach Hit-and-Run Accident Claims Skateboarder's Life
Posted By The McClellan Law Firm Jun 25, 2014
A body was found near a skateboard park on Nimitz Boulevard in Ocean Beach early Saturday, after an apparent hit-and-run collision. Another driver reported the body and called the police just after 6am on Saturday morning. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. San Diego police believe that the 20-year-old female victim was likely skateboarding on Nimitz when she was struck from ...Continue Reading -
Emotional Trauma and Non-Economic Damages in Personal Injury Lawsuits
Posted By The McClellan Law Firm Jun 18, 2014
The impact of a serious injury is not limited to physical pain and financial losses. It may have a profound influence on a victim's emotional state and may lead to lasting psychological trauma and an overall loss of enjoyment of life. The simple things that make life worth living – independence, the ability to make decisions, freedom from physical limitations – can all be taken away by a ...Continue Reading -
Suspect Arrested in Pacific Beach Hit-and-Run
Posted By The McClellan Law Firm Jun 16, 2014
San Diego police have made an arrest in conjunction with a hit-and-run accident involving several parked cars in Pacific Beach. According to San Diego police, a man was arrested early Monday morning after receiving a 911 call about a possible drunk driver on the 1600 block of South Shores Road in Mission Bay, driving a vehicle with significant front-end damage. The call came in at about 3am, at ...Continue Reading -
Reducing Swimming Pool Accidents this Summer
Posted By The McClellan Law Firm Jun 11, 2014
With the hot weather we have been experiencing in San Diego, we may be visiting water parks, public pools and our own swimming pools in an attempt to stay cool. But what measures can we take to prevent swimming pool accidents , specifically drownings and near-drownings involving young children, who are most susceptible to these tragic incidents? According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...Continue Reading -
Music Festival Injuries: Four Legal Guidelines to Get Compensation
Posted By The McClellan Law Firm Jun 4, 2014
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Concerts and music festivals are a great way to have fun and – unfortunately – an easy way to get hurt. At concerts, large crowds can lead to broken bones (dance fractures), head injuries , lacerations, and injuries from trampling. One news source recounted the story of a concert attendee who suffered a severe brain injury from a stiletto shoe. Other common injuries include dehydration and ...
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Third-Party Texter Liability in Car Accidents
Posted By The McClellan Law Firm Jun 2, 2014
Car accident liability is a potentially complex matter, particularly when you take third parties into account. Though it may seem a far-fetched concept, people who text others while they know they are driving could face liability in a resulting collision. This matter was addressed in New Jersey late last year, when a married couple sued an 18-year-old driver and his 17-year-old girlfriend for ...Continue Reading
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