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Monday, June 29, 2009
Nine People Killed and 76 Injured in Washington, D.C. Metro Train Accident
It’s been a week since a commuter train in Washington, D.C. collided into the back of another parked train on the Metro line. The train accident left nine families suffering from the wrongful deaths of their loved ones and 76 other people suffered injuries from the train accident.
The Washington, D.C. train accident happed on the Metro system’s red line, which is the busiest line in Washington, D.C. due to running the length of the Maryland border. According to reports, one train stopped short on the tracks when it was smashed from behind by another train. It is still unclear why the second train could not stop, but authorities are looking at computer malfunctions and not the train operator’s actions.
Nearby witnesses say that the train accident was so loud and severe it sounded like thunder. Passengers on the train were thrown against other seats, people, windows, and walls giving them serious injuries. Investigators are already saying that the train accident is the worst in Washington, D.C.’s history.
Metro accidents such as this are very complex events because there are numerous victims and people who could be held responsible for the injuries. If you or one of your family members has been injured in a train accident, please contact an experienced train accident attorney near you to find out if you can recover compensation for your injuries.
posted by Evan Langsted at 2:23 PM

Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Rollover Accident Leaves One Texas Man Dead
The witnesses of a truck rollover accident say that the victim of a rollover accident in Texas could have been saved if he was driving his truck appropriately. Witnesses believe that the 30-year-old man was racing his pickup truck against another down the highway when he lost control of the vehicle and it rolled over.
When witnesses of the accident came upon the wrecked vehicle, the other pickup truck driver was already at the scene of the accident. The driver told them no one was inside the truck and then sped off. Witnesses didn’t believe the man and went to the truck to find the victim severely injured.
Although witnesses attempted to get the rollover accident victim help in time, he died while waiting for paramedics. Witnesses also think that the two trucks were racing or doing something else illegal, which cased the rollover accident.
Many people choose to purchase SUVs and pickup trucks because of their large engines and cargo capacity, but the vehicles can be unsafe. Trucks and SUVs are more prone to rollovers than passenger cars, and people can suffer very serious injuries or wrongful death when they lose control of the vehicles.
If you have been injured after a truck or SUV rollover accident, you may be able to recover compensation. Please contact one of the experienced personal injury attorneys in your area to schedule a case evaluation and find out if someone is responsible for your injuries.
posted by Evan Langsted at 3:21 PM

Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Industrial Accident in Lakeville, Minnesota Kills One
A 49-year-old Minnesota man has died from operating industrial equipment on June 21, 2009. The victim was working at a local Stone and Soil company when he fell into an auger and was killed instantly.
The police report states that the man was working on feeding mulch into a hopper for the auger when the auger became jammed. While investigating the clogged auger, the man fell into the machine. At the moment it is unknown whether or not it was the auger or an unsafe workplace caused the death
Workplace accidents occur all the time and they don’t always result in such tragedies. For many accident victims, traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injuries, broken bones, and other injuries can lead to huge medical bills and even loss of work.
When you are injured while at work, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your injuries. This can help you pay for medical bills and cover any wages lost while you recover.
If your workplace is denying you’re the money you need after being injured at work, you can file a personal injury lawsuit against them to gain the compensation you need. For families who have lost a loved one from a workplace accident, a wrongful death lawsuit can help cover medical and funeral costs.
Please contact an experienced personal injury attorney in your area today to find out if you can gain the compensation you need.
posted by Evan Langsted at 3:14 PM

Friday, June 19, 2009
Dump Truck Driver Loses Control and Hits Multiple Vehicles
A Massachusetts dump truck driver lost control of the commercial truck he was driving at on June 13. The driver was a 74-year-old man who is also the owner of the dump truck.
The police report says that the older driver of the dump truck was driving through Cohasset, Massachusetts when he lost control of the dump truck. The man then went onto the sidewalk and hit a large trash container before swerving into oncoming traffic and colliding with an SUV and three parked cars.
At the moment, the truck accident is under investigation by the Cohasset Police. The police are looking into possible mechanical failures that could have caused the accident; no citations have been issued until the police know how the accident happened. In order to help them find out what exactly happened, an accident reconstruction specialist was brought in to help them find the cause of the accident and determine how so much property was damaged.
In a very lucky aspect of the truck accident, no pedestrians were injured when the truck went onto the sidewalk and then smashed the parked cars. The driver of SUV was also uninjured after the truck accident.
Truck accidents can cause incredibly serious car and bodily damage. If you or your loved one has been injured by a truck accident, please contact an experienced truck accident attorney to schedule an initial case evaluation.
posted by Evan Langsted at 7:28 AM

Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Teen Slips and Dies in Freak Kentucky Lake Accident
While on a family trip to Lake Cumberland, a 17-year-old high school slipped, hit his head on a dock, and then fell under water. The slip and fall accident gave the boy such a severe hit to the head that we was unconscious when he went underwater, drowning before his family or witnesses could save him.
According to the surviving family, the boy took a small aluminum boat to get ice for the rest of the family. After returning with the ice, he went to a nearby slip. While exiting the boat, he slipped, hitting his head on a concrete portion of the dock, knocking him unconscious. He then sank in the lake.
Although his father jumped into the water to save him, the water was too deep, and the boy fell to the bottom of the lake, more than thirty feet below the surface. Rescuers later recovered his body.
At the moment, it is unclear if the dock was defective or if anyone beside the boy is at fault for the accident, but if the family were to pursue a slip and fall claim, they should obtain a personal injury attorney.
Slip and fall accidents are one of the most common ways people injure themselves in the United States. Slip and fall accidents can occur because of dangerous property, construction defects, or even wet surfaces that are unmarked.
If you or your loved one has suffered injuries from a slip and fall accident, please contact an experienced slip and fall attorney as soon as possible to schedule a free case evaluation.
posted by Evan Langsted at 7:20 AM

Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Florida Street Racers Kill Pedestrian in Hit and Run
A car full of street racers in Florida hit a pedestrian, killing the 18-year-old. The police say that a large group of street racing enthusiasts were crowding around waiting for a race early in the morning on June 15. When the police arrived on the scene, large groups of street racers began to flee the scene.
Witnesses say that one car, filled with four men hit the victim, causing his body fly and slide 70 feet before coming to a stop. After killing the pedestrian, the car fled the scene. The car that was involved in the pedestrian accident was apparently a silver or grey Acura.
Racing high performance cars is something many young men and women take part in, but it is illegal. As a result, when law enforcement officials arrive on the scene of a street race, many of the racers try to flee to avoid fines and tickets. The street racers involved in this pedestrian accident deserve to be held accountable for their illegal actions. In addition to pedestrian accidents, street racing can cause motorcycle accidents, car accidents, and property damage.
If your loved one has been injured as a result of a street racing accident, you may be able to recover compensation for their injuries. Please contact an experienced pedestrian accident attorney to help you get compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and even lost wages.
posted by Evan Langsted at 7:42 AM

Friday, June 12, 2009
Victim of Construction Accident Dies at Walmart
An HVAC construction worker died in a construction accident at a Kansas Walmart on June 4, 2009. According to the accident report, the man fell off a ladder and hit the concrete floor with his head. No one saw the actual construction accident occur, but the man was found bleeding from the head on the floor.
The HVAC worker was working for a subcontractor for the Walmart and was applying sealant to the ceiling of the building when he fell from the ladder. As soon as coworkers found the man on the floor they rushed him to the hospital, but it was too late, and the man pronounced dead upon arrival.
The hospital staff reported to authorities that the man died from severe brain injuries after the fall off the ladder. In situations like this, a construction accident attorney is essential. As more evidence is discovered, the family may find out that another party is liable for the wrongful death of their loved one.
With an experienced wrongful death attorney, you can recover compensation for your loved ones death, medical bills, and even lost wages. Please contact an experienced wrongful death attorney in your area today to schedule your initial consultation.
posted by Evan Langsted at 8:44 AM

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