According to recent news reports from Marble Falls Texas 17-year-old Ryan Rodriguez of Marble Falls suffered a broken back a broken left wrist and a broken arm as well as a bruised kidney after falling approximately 30 feet from a zipline on a ropes course on May 18. The injury accident happened at the Falls Career High School ropes course. Rodriguez spent six days in the hospital undergoing reconstructive surgery on his left arm. Rodriguezs mother Karen Gonzales reported that she was unaware that her son would be on a ropes course as the school never sent a waiver or permission slip. The ropes course was constructed by Rope Works based in Dripping Springs. The course does not have safety nets.
When sudden injury accidents occur a thorough independent investigation may be pursued that can look into all of the issues that may have contributed to such an accident. Lack of necessary training inadequate safety equipment faulty safety equipment negligent supervision or a combination of issues may have all occurred in leading up to this unfortunate incident. Depending on the specific circumstances of this injury accident one or more parties may be held civilly liable for the consequences of their negligence. As such a third party investigation may be conducted that can work to obtain answers in connection to the possible liable parties for this untimely incident.
According to recent news reports from Pine Island New York 63-year-old Stephen J. Morgiewicz of Warwick suffered serious injury after his tractor was struck from behind by an alleged drunk driver 19-year-old Sean W. Quinn. The tractor accident happened around 12:02 a.m. on Pulaski Highway near Sidoti Lane as Morgiewicz was headed south on Pulaski in his tractor and was hit from behind by Quinn who was driving a 2001 Ford sedan. The tractor reportedly split in half and turned over resulting in Morgiewicz being ejected from the tractor.
He was taken by air to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla for treatment of a broken neck and internal injuries. Quinn was taken to St. Anthony Community Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Quinn refused to take a breathalyzer test but police obtained a court ordered blood draw. The results of that test are pending but Quinn was charged with DWI and released. Additional charges may be pending. Initial news reports also relayed that tractors are often in use at that hour to spray their fields when the dew is heavy. Morgiewiczs tractor was also reported to have been fully illuminated.
When a suspected drunk driver cause a wreck that results in serious injury to another person the alleged drunk driver may be held civilly liable for the consequences of their reported reckless behavior even if that driver may also be facing criminal charges. Additionally since the suspected drunk driver is underage the entity that may have furnished alcohol to a minor may also bear liability for such an accident due to New York dram shop laws. In other words if the alleged drunk driver obtained alcohol from a bar restaurant or alcohol-selling establishment and then causes an auto accident resulting in harm to another person the negligent alcohol-serving or alcohol-selling establishment can be held as a proximate cause to the accident. However proving that such a chain of events occurred leading up to this unfortunate wreck can be challenging. As such a third party investigation may be pursued that can look into such issues so that each and every liable party is properly identified and held accountable for their actions.
According to recent news reports from Courtland Michigan Jesse Spica of Rockford suffered head injuries after being struck by an alleged drunk driver around 4 a.m. The driver of the car which struck Spica reportedly called 911 after the accident believing that he may have struck someone. Spica was discovered unconscious on the road. He was revived at the Read Full Post ‹Jesse Spica Suffers Head Injuries After Struck by Suspected Drunk Driver in Courtland, MI
According to recent news reports from Rogers Oklahoma nine teenagers have suffered injury following a suspected drunk driving accident that occurred around 5 a.m. on Saturday June 25. A 1995 Ford Ranger driven by 19-year-old Victor Antonio Ramirez of Chelsea went off the right side of S. 4300 Road near SH 66 when Ramirez tried to make a curve. The Ford hit a sign and a bridge rail before going into a creek bed and stopping. Nine people were in the truck; seven were ejected. The following teens suffered injury:
Gabriel Akee 17 of Big Cabin
Maxwell Akee 14 of Big Cabin
Breanna Doles 14 Big Cabin
Steven Miller 14 Claremore
Shylee Yorkman 14 Claremore
Enrique Varela 14 Chelsea
Logan Miller 16 Chelsea
Doyle Brashar 17 Chelsea
Ramirez refused treatment at the scene. He was arrested for DUI and failure to wear a seat belt. He posted bond a few hours after being arrested.
When a suspected drunk driving accident results in injury whether to other people or to the alleged drunk driver themselves a number of questions may need to be asked so that each and every liable party may be identified. For instance while an alleged drunk driver can be held civilly liable for the results of their reckless behavior (in addition to any criminal charges they may also be facing) another party may also be held liable for such an accident depending on the specific events that may have led up to this unfortunate wreck. Dram shop laws in most states work to hold negligent alcohol-selling establishments partially liable for such wrecks in the event that they furnished alcohol to a minor. If that minor then causes a wreck that results in harm to themselves or others the entity that provided alcohol to that minor may also be liable for the results of the accident. An independent investigation may be pursued in order to look into such issues.
According to recent news reports from Coarsegold California three people have suffered injury after a tire blowout reportedly occurred on a Ford truck around 12:16 p.m. on Wednesday June 22 on Highway 41 near Road 200. A 53-year-old man from Oakhurst was driving the Ford when the tire reportedly blew causing him to go into oncoming traffic and strike a car driven by a 28-year-old woman from Coarsegold. She was transported to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno for treatment of major leg injuries. A 4-year-old girl was in the car and suffered major arm injuries. A baby was also in the car but was not hurt. The children were taken to Childrens Hospital Central California. The pickup truck driver suffered minor injuries but was not transported to a hospital.
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When a tire blowout accident occurs a number of issues may require investigation in order to determine the possible liable parties. For instance a tire company may bear civil liability for such an accident if the tire was defective. An installation company can bear liability if the tire was improperly installed. Similar issues in connection to the blown tire may implicate other entities depending on the specific circumstances of the accident. Consequently a third party investigation may be pursued so that those responsible for the accident may be properly identified and held accountable for their actions.
Napa Home & Garden based out of Duluth GA has recalled 460000 bottles of pourable NAPAfire and FIREGEL gel fuel due to a possible fire and burn hazard. The gel fuel can unexpectedly ignite when poured into a still burning firepot. The fuel can also splatter onto a person. NAPA has received 37 reports of such accidents with 23 of those reports including burn injuries. NAPAfire and FIREGEL description
Clear gel sold in clear one-quart plastic bottles or one-gallon plastic jugs
Sold in citronella and non-scented forms
Sold at Bed Bath & Beyond Restoration Hardware Shopko furniture stories specialty gift stores home and garden stores throughout the U.S. home and garden catalogs Amazon.com
Costs $5 to $78
Sold from December 2009 to June 2011
Consumers are strongly encouraged to discontinue use of the product. NAPA is reported to be working on a retrofit for their firepots. Consumers with the product can return it for a full refund from the place of purchase. Napa Home and Garden can be contacted at 888-893-2323.
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Its unfortunate that it would have to take upwards of 20 injury reports in order for a recall to be conducted. This issue appears to have already caused burn injuries and its imperative that if you should happen to have this product that you stop using it immediately as it could cause harm to you your family or your friends.
According to recent news reports from Hillsboro Texas Antero Rocha and Alberta Rocha plus one child have suffered undisclosed injuries after a tire blowout reportedly caused their pickup truck to roll over around 5 p.m. on I-35 on Saturday June 18. The seven-year-old child was taken to Cook Childrens Hospital in Fort Worth by helicopter. She has since been released. The Rochas were transported to Harris Methodist Hospital Antero by ambulance and Alberta by helicopter.
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Tire blowout accidents can occur for a number of reasons especially in hot Texas summers as tires have a tendency to heat up while in use. Improper installation of a tire defective tires or an improper tire on the vehicle can all be contributing factors to such an accident. Depending on the specific circumstances leading up to this unfortunate accident a number of parties such as a maintenance company a tire manufacturer or a tire installation company may bear liability for such a wreck. An independent investigation can be conducted in order to ascertain if such issues may have resulted in this auto accident.
According to recent news reports from Denver Colorado an 11-year-old has been injured after being struck by a suspected drunk driver while riding his bike at Irving St. and Dakota Ave. around 8 p.m. on Saturday June 18. 21-year-old Brittany M. Gonzales fled the scene although it was reported she stopped long enough to retrieve a hubcap from the Read Full Post ‹Child on Bicycle Struck by Suspected Drunk Driver in Denver, CO
According to recent news reports from Tyler Texas one person has suffered undisclosed injuries after 25-year-old Jair Zarate-Cobos of Tyler reportedly struck a house located in the 300 block of North Parkdale Avenue around 5:40 a.m. on Saturday June 18. Zarate-Cobos was driving a tan 2000 Ford F150 and struck the residence then fled on foot. One person in the residence was taken to East Texas Medical Center to be treated for minor injuries. Once on the Read Full Post ‹One Person Injured After Suspected Drunk Driver Crashes into Home in Tyler, TX
On June 16 2011 the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of 30000 metal futon bunk beds sold by Big Lots as a result of a fatal accident that occurred in March 2010 which claimed the life of a 3-year-old boy from Iowa. The childs head and neck became trapped in the metal frame when the bed was lowered from a seated position to a flat position. The child subsequently died of compression asphyxiation. Other design defects were also found to exist in these specific bunk beds prompting the bunk bed recall. The affected beds all have a model number of BFB1008. This number can be found on a label located on a support rail of the upper bunk. The recalled bunk beds were only sold at Big Lots in a time frame from January 2009 to April 2010. They cost $200 and were made in China. The CPSC warns that consumers should immediately stop using the bunk beds and contact Big Lots at 1-866-244-5687 for a free repair kit. Further information about the recall including a picture can be found at the CPSC Big Lots Bunk Bed Recall website.
Commentary
Its tragic that a fatal accident happened to a child before such a likely glaring product design defect was discovered. Like some cribs bunk beds have a history of causing injury or death by way of their faulty design. When such products are released to market before full safety testing has been conducted they can present hazards to children and adults alike. When such accidents occur (which arent exactly accidents as a defective design can often be a ticking time-bomb) a product manufacturer can be held accountable for their product causing injury or loss to a person.
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