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On Friday, May 28, Louis Mendoza was injured in a workplace accident in New York City. The incident happened on the Throgs Neck Bridge, where Mendoza was installing fencing on a pedestal. News reports state that Mendoza somehow fell from the pedestal... read more
On Thursday, May 27, Seth Turk was injured after being shot on the job by a disgruntled customer. The shooting occurred at the AT&T store in New York Mills, NY. According to initial news reports, an off-duty police officer shot and killed the gunman after Turk was shot... read more
On Tuesday, May 25, a police officer was hurt in a hit and run accident in Los Angeles, CA. The incident happened at the intersection between South San Pedro Street and East Florence Avenue... read more
Three men hurt in collision involving pickup truck and big rig truck near Ennis, TX.
Texas auto accident attorney Michael Grossman looks at possible causes of a wreck near Ennis, TX, and illustrates why you need to secure physical evidence from the scene as quickly as possible... read more
Chrome Angel rider Amy Keller injured in motorcycle accident after car runs red light
Legal news from personal injury lawyer Michael Grossman:
It started as an event to raise motorcycle awareness, and ended with a devastating reminder of exactly why the event was held. On Sunday, May 23rd 2010, bikers from around the DFW metroplex gathered for the Worldwide Motorcycle Awareness Ride. At some point during the event, school teacher and motorcyclist Amy Keller... read more
Chiquita Brands has issued a recall for several varieties of "Fresh Express" salads because of salmonella finding
Legal news from personal injury attorney Michael Grossman:
Chiquita Brands International has announced the recall of several Fresh Express salad package products after salmonella was detected in a package tested by the FDA. Chiquita made the announcement on May 24th, 2010... read more
1 worker has suffered injury after acid fumes force partial evacuation at Ft. Worth Dannon plant
Legal news from personal injury lawyer Michael Grossman:
An acid mishap has caused the partial evacuation of the Dannon plant in Fort Worth Texas. According to reports, at least one worker and one responding officer were injured. The worker was injured on May 24th by breathing vapors from the peracetic acid... read more
Michelle Widmer suffers severed arm due to wrong way driver in Orlando, FL.
Legal news from personal injury lawyer Michael Grossman:
On Friday, May 21, Michelle Widmer suffered a severed arm in a traffic accident in Orlando, FL. The accident happened on Interstate 4. News reports indicate that a motorist driving west on the eastbound lanes of the interstate crashed head-on with Widmer’s car... read more
Wayne Archer injured in construction zone hit and run in Lancaster County, PA.
Legal news from personal injury attorney Michael Grossman:
On Friday, May 21, Wayne Archer was injured in a hit and run accident in Lancaster County, PA. The incident happened at a construction zone on Route 222, where Archer was working to pave the road. News reports indicate that Archer was clipped by a passing SUV... read more
One person injured when chemical plant explodes in Pasadena, CA.
Legal news from Texas personal injury attorney Michael Grossman:
On Wednesday, May 19, an explosion at a chemical plant in Pasadena, CA injured one worker. The explosion happened at the Materia Inc. plant, located on San Gabriel Boulevard. According to news reports, the victim was severely burned... read more
Joseph Mayo seriously injured after colliding with bus in Griffin, GA.
Legal news from personal injury lawyer Michael Grossman:
On Thursday, May 20, Joseph Mayo was seriously injured in an accident in Griffin, GA. News reports indicate that Mayo was riding a motorcycle when he collided with a bus at the intersection between Hickory Circle and Jackson Road... read more
Two hurt in Dallas, PA accident when big rig rear-ends school bus.
Legal news from On Thursday, May 20, two people were hurt when a school bus was rear-ended by a big rig truck in Dallas, PA. The incident happened on Route 118, when, according to news reports, a big rig carrying railroad tires crashed into the bus... read more
Worker hurt in fall at construction site in Salisbury, MD.
Legal news from Texas personal injury lawyer Michael Grossman:
On Wednesday, May 19, one person was seriously hurt in a jobsite accident in Salisbury, MD. The accident happened, according to early news reports, at a construction site on South Salisbury Boulevard, where a worker suffered injuries in a fall... read more
One person injured in big rig accident in El Paso, TX.
Legal news from Texas personal injury attorney Michael Grossman:
On Wednesday, May 19, one person was seriously hurt in an accident in El Paso, TX. The crash involved a GMC Chevy and a big rig truck, and it occurred on Gateway East, close to the Eastlake and Horizon exits... read more
Mother and three children injured in apartment fire in Dallas, TX.
Legal news from Dallas personal injury attorney Michael Grossman:
On Thursday, May 20, an apartment fire in Dallas, TX sent a mother and her three children to the hospital. The fire occurred at the Oak Cliff apartment complex near South Corinth and Morrell. When firefighters arrived, the fire was already well underway... read more
Motorcyclist hurt in Smokey Point, WA accident involving construction vehicle.
Legal news from personal injury lawyer Michael Grossman:
On Wednesday, May 19, a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a Smokey Point, WA accident. The crash happened on Interstate 5, when, according to news reports, a construction vehicle pulled out in front of the motorcyclist... read more
Lynette Venezia hurt in South Buffalo, NY hit and run accident.
Legal news from personal injury attorney Michael Grossman:
On Monday, May 17, Lynette Venezia was injured in a hit and run accident in South Buffalo, NY. The accident happened as Venezia was walking across Abbott Road at Lorraine Avenue. News reports indicate that she was hit by a passing car, which then fled the scene... read more
Bicyclists crash during race in St. Mary's County, MD due to tacks on the race track.
Legal news from personal injury attorney Michael Grossman:
On Sunday, May 16, over twenty bicyclists crashed during a race in St. Mary’s County, MD. News reports indicate that the crash was caused by someone placing tacks on the raceway. Investigators are calling this a criminal act and searching for those responsible... read more
Brian Fitzgerald injured by drunk driver in Richmond, VA.
Legal news from Texas personal injury lawyer Michael Grossman:
On Wednesday, May 19, Brian Fitzgerald was hurt after being struck by an allegedly drunk driver in Richmond, VA. The crash occurred in a blocked-off construction zone where Fitzgerald was working. News reports indicate that the driver entered the construction zone... read more
Oak Cliff, TX resident Charmion Bell attacked by dogs (Pit Bulls) while riding bike
Legal news from dog attack injury attorney Michael Grossman:
Oak Cliff, Texas resident Charmion Bell was mauled by 2 pit bulls as she rode her bike through her Dallas neighborhood in May of 2010. The dogs pushed Charmion off of her bike and into a ditch. Bell says her attempts at resisting the dog bites were futile... read more
Eight-year-old Boruch Tyberg struck by car in Brooklyn, NY.
Legal news from Texas personal injury attorney Michael Grossman:
On Friday, May 7, eight-year-old Boruch Tyberg was struck by a car in Brooklyn, NY. The incident occurred on Avenue J as Tyberg was chasing after his school bus. According to news reports, he was struck by a car and seriously injured... read more
Woman critically injured after being struck by construction vehicle in New York City.
Legal news from personal injury lawyer Michael Grossman:
On Tuesday, May 18, a woman was critically injured after being hit by a construction truck in New York City. The incident happened on Third Avenue, when, according to news reports, the woman was struck and her legs were mangled... read more
Two people injured in house fire in Contra Costa County, CA.
Legal news from personal injury attorney Michael Grossman:
On May 16, two people were injured in a Contra Costa County, CA house fire. The two victims were rushed to a nearby hospital. Firefighters are still trying to determine how the fire started... read more
Dallas, TX Sheriff's Office employee injured in crash while on his way to work.
Legal news from Dallas personal injury lawyer Michael Grossman:
On May 17, a Dallas Sheriff’s Office employee was hurt in a motorcycle crash in Dallas, TX. Police are still trying to determine how the accident occurred. The victim’s injuries were not life threatening... read more
22 students hurt in deck collapse at a party in Rockbridge County, VA.
Legal news from personal injury lawyer Michael Grossman:
On May 14, 22 students were hurt in a deck collapse in Rockbridge County, VA. The students were at a party when the deck in which they were standing fell due to not being properly attached to the house. None of the injuries are life threatening... read more
Multi-car accident in Springfield, MA hospitalizes at least one person.
Legal news from Texas personal injury attorney Michael Grossman:
On May 17, at least one person was hospitalized after a three-car accident in Springfield, MA. The details concerning how the crash occurred were not available. The incident is under investigation... read more
Seven-car wreck in Oklahoma City, OK injures five people.
Legal news from Dallas personal injury attorney Michael Grossman:
On Monday, May 17, five people were injured in a seven-car accident in Oklahoma City, OK. The crash occurred on Interstate 40. News reports indicate that the five victims were taken to a local hospital... read more
One person injured in accident involving big rig in Lufkin, TX.
Legal news from Texas personal injury lawyer Michael Grossman:
On May 17, a driver was hurt in an accident in Lufkin, TX. News reports state that the victim’s car was struck by a big rig in an intersection. The incident is being investigated... read more
15-year-old passenger critically hurt in Midland, TX rollover accident.
Legal news from Texas personal injury lawyer Michael Grossman:
On May 15, a fifteen-year-old was seriously injured in a Midland, TX rollover accident. News reports indicate that a pickup truck rolled over, injuring the 15-year-old passenger. Police believe that the driver may have been intoxicated... read more
Juan Blancas-Lopez seriously hurt in construction zone crash in Gaines Township, MI.
Legal news from personal injury attorney Michael Grossman:
On May 16, Blancas-Lopez was hurt in a construction zone crash in Gaines Township, MI. News reports indicate that a driver crashed into the work zone and struck Blancas-Lopez. Police are investigating... read more
Woman seriously injured in hit and run accident in Irving, TX.
Legal news from Dallas personal injury attorney Michael Grossman:
On May 4, a woman in Irving, TX was seriously hurt in a hit and run accident. News reports state that a driver lost control and struck the woman while she was mowing her lawn. The driver then fled the scene. Police are still trying to locate the driver... read more
Construction worker struck by car in Laguna Beach, CA.
Legal news from personal injury attorney Michael Grossman:
On May 14, one person was hurt in a construction zone crash in Laguna Beach, CA. News reports state that the worker was hit by a car, but no details about how the accident occurred are yet known. Police are investigating... read more
Two women injured when elevator cable snaps in Madill, OK silo.
Legal news from personal injury lawyer Michael Grossman:
On May 11, two women were injured in an elevator accident in Madill, OK. News reports state that the two victims were in an elevator in a silo, when the cable snapped, causing the elevator to fall roughly 40 feet. The incident is under investigation... read more
Three people hurt in accident involving semi truck in Centralia, WA.
Legal news from Texas personal injury attorney Michael Grossman:
On May 12, three people were hurt in a crash in Centralia, WA. According to news reports, a tractor trailer allegedly crashed into two other vehicles that had slowed down while driving through a construction zone. Police are investigating... read more
Nine people injured when train collides with tractor trailer near Charlotte, NC.
Legal news from personal injury lawyer Michael Grossman:
On May 13, nine people were hurt in a collision between an Amtrak train and a tractor trailer near Charlotte, NC. The nine victims were all passengers on the train and their injuries do not appear to be life-threatening. The incident is under investigation... read more
Justin Plank hurt in Norwalk, CT jobsite accident.
Legal news from Texas personal injury lawyer Michael Grossman:
On May 12, Justin Plank was injured in a workplace accident in Norwalk, CT. News reports indicate that Plank was struck by a steel bar that had been dislodged from the chain lifting it. The incident is under investigation... read more
At least one person hurt in accident involving big rig truck in Alton, MO.
Legal news from Dallas personal injury attorney Michael Grossman:
On May 12, a traffic accident in Alton, MO injured at least one person. The crash involved a car and a semi truck, and at least one person in the car was hurt. Police are still investigating... read more
Multiple people injured in accident involving bus, semi truck, and UPS truck near Cotulla, TX.
Legal news from Texas personal injury attorney Michael Grossman:
On May 13, an accident involving a bus, a UPS truck, and a semi truck sent several people to area hospitals. The crash occurred on I-35, close to Cotulla, TX. Police are investigating the accident... read more
One person injured by alleged drunk driver in Houston, TX.
Legal news from Houston personal injury lawyer Michael Grossman:
On May 6, an alleged drunk driver in Houston, TX caused an accident that sent one driver the hospital. News reports state that a drunk driver rear-ended another car, which was then wedged underneath a semi truck trailer. The driver was taken to the hospital. Police are still investigating... read more
Woman injured in Westport, CT crash with construction truck.
Legal news from personal injury lawyer Michael Grossman:
On May 13, one woman was hurt in an accident near Westport, CT. News reports indicate that the woman crashed into a construction vehicle and was taken to a hospital. The incident is under investigation... read more
One person injured when 18 wheeler explodes while refueling in San Antonio, TX.
Legal news from personal injury attorney Michael Grossman:
On May 5, one person was hurt in an explosion in San Antonio, TX. News reports indicate that an 18 wheeler driver was hurt when a truck exploded after being loaded with fuel. The incident is under investigation... read more
Out of control dump truck injures two in Dickson City, PA.
Legal news from Texas personal injury lawyer Michael Grossman:
On May 7, a dump truck accident in Dickson City, PA sent two people to the hospital. News reports indicate that a dump truck lost control (possibly due to malfunctioning brakes) and struck three vehicles, injuring two people. Police are investigating... read more
Construction worker hurt in Norwalk, CT jobsite accident.
Legal news from personal injury attorney Michael Grossman:
On May 12, one person was hurt in a jobsite accident in Norwalk, CT. According to news reports, a construction worker was hurt when he was struck by a piece of steel. His injuries are reportedly not life-threatening... read more
Jonathan Butler in serious condition after Oklahoma City, OK traffic accident.
Legal news from Texas personal injury attorney Michael Grossman:
On May 4, Jonathan Butler was seriously hurt in a car accident in Oklahoma City. News reports state that Butler’s car was struck by a driver fleeing from police. Butler is currently in serious condition at a nearby hospital... read more
Two Injured Following Chemistry Lab Blast at Texas A&M
Legal news from Texas injury attorney Michael Grossman:
Two Texas A&M students were injured today due to an explosion in a 4th floor chemistry lab. The explosion happened Tuesday morning (May 11th, 2010) in the A&M chemistry department's annex building... read more
One person hospitalized after Savannah, GA accident involving semi truck.
Legal news from personal injury attorney Michael Grossman:
On May 6, an accident involving a semi in Savannah, GA sent one person to the hospital. According to news reports, a car somehow collided with a semi trailer and was wedged underneath it. Police are still investigating the crash... read more
18-Wheeler causes accident on I-30 in Texarkana Texas; 10 people involved; 3 seriously injured
Legal news from personal injury attorney Michael Grossman:
An 18-wheeler failed to slow for a construction zone on Interstate 30 in Texarkana Texas today, striking 6 cars, and sending 3 people to the hospital in serious condition. The accident happened on I-30 near the Nash, Texas exit on Friday afternoon (May 7th, 2010)... read more
37 people hurt as Staten Island's Andrew J. Barberi ferry crashes into pier
Legal news from personal injury attorney Michael Grossman:
Thirty seven people were injured on Saturday morning when the Andrew J. Barberi ferry apparently lost it's braking power and slammed into a Staten Island pier. Crew members scrambled to warn passengers... read more
Industrial accident severs worker's arm in Greer, SC.
Legal news from personal injury lawyer Michael Grossman:
On May 5, an industrial accident in Greer, SC severed part of a worker’s arm. According to initial reports, the victim was operating a vehicle and his arm was allegedly caught and severed by a beam. Police are still trying to determine exactly how the accident occurred... read more
One person hurt in multi-vehicle wreck in Houston, TX.
Legal news from personal injury attorney Michael Grossman:
On May 6, one person was injured in a Houston, TX traffic accident. Police report that an allegedly drunk driver rear-ended a Cadillac, which was then forced underneath an 18 wheeler. The Cadillac driver was hurt in the crash. Police are still investigating... read more
One person critically injured in State College, PA traffic accident involving big rig truck.
Legal news from Texas personal injury attorney Michael Grossman:
On May 4, one person was critically injured in a traffic accident in State College, PA. Early news reports suggest that the victim’s vehicle was allegedly struck by an 18 wheeler. Police are still investigating the accident... read more
One person hurt in construction accident in Syracuse, NY.
Legal news from personal injury lawyer Michael Grossman:
On May 4, a man was hurt in a construction accident in Syracuse, NY. Police report that the victim was thrown into a 12-foot-hole by a hose that allegedly became disconnected. The incident is still under investigation... read more
Gap baby swimsuits recalled due to strangulation risks.
Legal news from personal injury attorney Michael Grossman:
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has recently announced the recall of roughly 6,500 baby female swimsuits. These swimsuits pose possible strangulation risks to children. No injuries have yet been reported... read more
Jennifer Stancil injured in Columbia County, FL hit and run accident.
Legal news from personal injury attorney Michael Grossman:
On May 3, Jennifer Stancil was hurt in a hit and run accident in Columbia County, FL. According to police, Stancil was walking on the shoulder of the road when she was allegedly struck by a car, which then fled the scene. The incident is under investigation... read more
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