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According to the Modesto Bee, two men have died as the result of a scuba diving accident at a Tuolumne County mine. Four men were diving at the old Jamestown Mine when two of them disappeared under the water. Although they were able to bring one of them to the surface, he subsequently died as the result of his injuries. The body of the other man has not yet been recovered.

Whenever tragic accidents occur, several questions of fault are raised. It is important to speak to an experienced California personal injury attorney to determine your next steps.

Here, it is unknown why the men were scuba diving at the mine. The circumstances surrounding that decision are important. Further, it is unknown whether appropriate restrictions and warnings were in place surrounding the gold mine and whether the county allowed an unreasonably dangerous condition to exist on its property. Answering these questions is crucial to maintaining a lawsuit.

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According to the Modesto Bee, the Modesto and Turlock police departments are now taking part of a statewide crackdown on cell phone usage while driving. Texting or talking while driving is illegal in California. Despite pricey tickets and the significantly increased potential for being in a car accident, California drivers continue to practice this dangerous habit.

Reports indicate that so far this month, the California Highway Patrol covering Bakersfield to Modesto has written 1,479 phone/texting tickets. In town, Modesto police have written 106 tickets and Turlock Police have cited 46 people.

MPD Traffic Sergeant Brian Findlen notes: "At this point, the problem has become more of an epidemic."

In fact, nearly 6,000 people nationwide are killed each year in accidents caused by distracted driving.

As a Modesto personal injury lawyer I am hopeful that the increased efforts to raise awareness and crackdown on distracted driving will encourage drivers to stop this dangerous practice, resulting in fewer car accidents and serious injuries.

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The California state Assembly has voted in favor of the nation's first rental car recall bill which requires rental car companies to remove recalled vehicles from the road.

The bill would close a loophole that allows rental car companies to continue using recalled vehicles, unlike auto dealers who are not allowed to sell or lease cars that have been recalled. Assemblyman Bill Morning, D-Monterey, stated "Consumers need to know that when they rent these cars, that these cars are safe."

If you have been injured in a car accident where a faulty car part may be to blame, it is essential to contact an experienced Stockton personal injury lawyer at once to protect your rights and begin an investigation. In any car accident, several factors may contribute to the harm, leading to multiple claims. Not only is driver error an issue, but if a defective auto part is at fault, the manufacturer or distributor may be found liable in a product liability or negligence lawsuit.

The bill was written after the death of two California women who died when the steering failed on a Chrysler PT Cruiser they had rented from Enterprise Rental Car in central California. The car caught fire after colliding with a truck. Although the rental car company had received notice of a PT Cruiser recall, it continued to lease the vehicles.

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A California boat accident over the weekend raises several questions concerning the responsibility of the charity who sponsored the sailing event. As a result of the accident, a 73-year-old man and his 48-year-old son died when the boat they were in capsized off the coast of San Diego. A third passenger was seriously injured.

If you have been injured in a boating accident, it is critical to contact an experienced California boat accident lawyer to investigate the incident and help you obtain the compensation you deserve.

Here, questions have been raised concerning whether the "Heart of Sailing" foundation, a charity that has sailed with thousands of special needs children, was partly to blame for the incident. Initial reports reveal that the boat may have been overloaded, although the charity's president denies this assertion.

Whenever a serious accident occurs, people are quick to search for answers and place blame. Often an in-depth investigation is needed. Here, whether the boat was in fact overloaded is a critical factor. Other issues include whether negligence occurred in sailing the boat, including preparation and boat maintenance. Whether any boat defects exist must also be investigated.

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A California boat accident over the weekend raises several questions concerning the responsibility of the charity who sponsored the sailing event. As a result of the accident, a 73-year-old man and his 48-year-old son died when the boat they were in capsized off the coast of San Diego. A third passenger was seriously injured.

If you have been injured in a boating accident, it is critical to contact an experienced California boat accident lawyer to investigate the incident and help you obtain the compensation you deserve.

Here, questions have been raised concerning whether the "Heart of Sailing" foundation, a charity that has sailed with thousands of special needs children, was partly to blame for the incident. Initial reports reveal that the boat may have been overloaded, although the charity's president denies this assertion.

Whenever a serious accident occurs, people are quick to search for answers and place blame. Often an in-depth investigation is needed. Here, whether the boat was in fact overloaded is a critical factor. Other issues include whether negligence occurred in sailing the boat, including preparation and boat maintenance. Whether any boat defects exist must also be investigated.

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