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Biking is part of daily life in coastal California. Around Oceanside and the roads near Camp Pendleton, you see commuters, recreational riders, and military families using bikes for errands, school drop-offs, and training. The problem is that one careless driver can turn a normal ride into months of medical appointments, missed work, and daily limitations…

Oceanside is always building. New housing, road work, and base-adjacent projects can change traffic patterns and walking routes overnight. For off-duty service members and military families, that matters because construction zones are not just workplace hazards. They can be hazards on the way home, during errands, or while moving around town, and the evidence that…

If you are hurt on a military base in Southern California, your first question is usually simple: who is responsible? The answer is not always straightforward. On-base accidents can involve federal employees, private contractors, or other drivers who happen to be on base. And the claim process can look very different from a typical injury…

Military rank creates power dynamics affecting witness testimony in personal injury cases involving Camp Pendleton service members. Understanding how rank influences what subordinates can say, how commanders’ testimony impacts cases, and whether service members can testify against superior officers is essential for protecting your rights. An experienced Orange County personal injury lawyer can ensure all…

Camp Pendleton Marines frequently ride motorcycles on Orange County highways, and California’s lane splitting laws create unique accident scenarios that affect liability and compensation. Understanding when lane splitting is legal, how drivers must yield to motorcyclists, and what happens when drivers violate these duties protects your rights after accidents. At the Law Office of William…

Military service members injured in accidents often receive both VA disability compensation and personal injury settlements, creating confusion about “concurrent receipt” and whether accepting one reduces the other. Understanding how VA disability, military retirement, and personal injury recoveries interact prevents costly mistakes that reduce your total compensation. At the Law Office of William Bruzzo, our…

When military service members die in accidents caused by civilian negligence in Oceanside, their surviving families face devastating loss compounded by confusion about survivor benefits and wrongful death claims. Military families often don’t realize they can pursue both Department of Defense survivor benefits and civil wrongful death claims against negligent parties. At the Law Office…

At the Law Office of William Bruzzo, we’ve seen how injuries preventing service members from meeting physical requirements destroy military careers worth millions. Our Orange County personal injury attorney practice has helped Marines stationed in the Orange County region prove how accident injuries eliminated their ability to pass mandatory fitness tests. As a former Major…

If you’ve been hurt while off-duty and you’re in the military, or if you’re a civilian connected to someone who is, you might wonder about your rights to seek compensation. At the Law Office of William Bruzzo, we’ve helped people in this situation for more than 30 years.  As a former Major in the U.S.…

At the Law Office of William Bruzzo, we’ve spent over 30 years helping Camp Pendleton Marines and military families navigate TRICARE liens in personal injury claims. As a former Major in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, we understand how TRICARE’s automatic liens can devastate settlements. Our Orange County personal injury lawyer practice has negotiated…