It is helpful to anticipate driving situations which can result in traffic accidents before a collision occurs. For instance, if a freeway lane on I-215 is ending in a quarter mile and there is a car in that lane next to you, you can reasonably assume that the car will need to merge into your lane. This would allow you to speed up or slow down in order to make room for the merging car and avoid an accident.
While law enforcement agencies are responsible for catching drunk drivers and the courts can levy fines or jail sentences, accident victims need a lawyer to fight for compensation for their injuries, lost time at work, and any pain and suffering they have endured.
Certainly, the chances of a resident, pedestrian, or motorist being struck by a crashing aircraft are very slim. But what would have happened had there been cars driving on the roadway where this Piper crashed – or worse, if children had been playing in the neighborhood street?
The pedestrian was taken to University Medical Center and reportedly suffered serious injuries. The exact details of the crosswalk accident are still being investigated.
Whatever the reason, you should know that you have the right not to be subjected to hazing. Furthermore, if you are injured as a result of hazing activities, the perpetrator(s) can be held liable for damages in civil court (which does happen).
Large moving trucks can be difficult to control if they have to stop or swerve suddenly. Self-serve rental trucks are often smaller but the drivers operating them generally have little experience with vehicles that size – meaning they are more likely to cause a wreck.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled hundreds of swing sets because parts of them can crack and break, which can cause injuries to children who are playing on them. The swing sets were manufactured as far back as 1998 by the companies known as Kompan and BigToys, both of which are located in Washington state.
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A 20-year old man drowned at Six Mile Cove. Witnesses say that the unidentified man was underwater for at least five minutes before others noticed him missing.
Authorities quickly determined that a malfunctioning pool pump was dumping hazardous amounts of sodium hydroxide into the hotel’s pool, essentially overchlorinating the water. Hazmat crews said that it was rare for a pump to fail in this manner.