Archive | November, 2009

Teen Struck, Killed by Vehicle on Her Way to Volunteer Work

Pedestrians have been sharing the roads and crosswalks with vehicles for decades, and while the majority of these situations do not lead to problems, the simple fact of the matter is that there is danger with this arrangement that can sometimes lead to tragedy.  Unfortunately, that is what occurred Wednesday as a teenage girl was [...]

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Update: Problems With Safety Measures Come to Light in Tri-Rail Crash

20. November 2009

Accident Lawyers, Wrongful Death

We posted yesterday regarding a tragic accident that occurred between a Tri-Rail vehicle and a sedan at a track crossing.  The collision led to two deaths and at least one critical injury, and after a day of investigation, different theories and possibilities are beginning to come to light in terms of what could have been [...]

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Two People Die When Tri-Rail Hits Vehicle

All of us who have any experience driving have crossed our share of train tracks in our time, and most of us understand that it’s never a good idea to stop on these rails even when there is no train in sight.  However, there are instances in which circumstances seem to come together that leave [...]

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OSHA Levies Fine Against Pompano Beach Company for Worker Death

5. November 2009

Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

Construction work is not only extremely taxing in the physical sense, but it can also be quite dangerous.  This line of work is always one that’s near the top of the national list for worker deaths every year, and there are many reasons for this reality.  When an employer is not taking every precaution necessary, [...]

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