Posts Tagged ‘Injured’

Man injured in U.S. 2 crash on July 9 dies

Man injured in U.S. 2 crash on July 9 dies
The Startup man is the 55th person to die on the highway since 1999. SNOHOMISH — A man injured in a four-car accident on U.S. 2 near Snohomish last month died later from his injuries.

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River Vale worker injured in Ct. power plant explosion files $6M lawsuit

River Vale worker injured in Ct. power plant explosion files $6M lawsuit
A 52-year-old River Vale worker injured in an explosion at a Connecticut power plant filed a $6 million lawsuit in federal court today alleging proper precautions were not taken at the site.

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Four workers injured in wall collapse in Que.

Four workers injured in wall collapse in Que.
MONTREAL – Four construction workers have been injured by a collapsing wall at a Montreal elementary school.

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Injured at Sea? Hire a Maritime Accident Lawyer

The sea has fascinated men and women for hundreds of years. Many people have gone off to explore it, and not all of them have returned. Despite this history, however, the fascination remains, and individuals continue to take risks to explore the sea. Many of them also make a living on it, either through boats or oil rigs. Some of these people end up being injured at sea, and… Continue reading

Injured in an Accident at Work

Whether you have a desk job or a job in construction, you may be injured in an accident at work.  In many cases, injuries that result from an accident at work could have been avoided if the employer took the steps necessary to ensure that the working conditions were safe.  From precautions taken at construction sites, to signs in an office building lobby warning of a wet floor, there… Continue reading

Childers, Schlueter & Smith Files Suit on Behalf of Worker Injured in Atlanta Botanical Garden Collapse

Childers, Schlueter & Smith Files Suit on Behalf of Worker Injured in Atlanta Botanical Garden Collapse
Atlanta Botanical Garden and several companies involved in the construction of the elevated walkway that collapsed at the gardens December 19, 2008. Mr. Rios was working pouring concrete for the project when the structure collapsed, killing one worker and seriously injuring 18 others, of whom Mr. Rios was one.

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Worker injured in fall at construction site

Worker injured in fall at construction site
Madison firefighters needed to use a crane and basket to bring an injured construction worker to safety after he fell about 20 feet from a wall downtown.

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Tree Trimmer Injured In Electrical Accident

Tree Trimmer Injured In Electrical Accident
Bellevue police said a man trimming trees was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after the ladder he was carrying hit a power line.

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Ron Kirk injured in Texas accident

Ron Kirk injured in Texas accident
Associated Press – June 2, 2010 8:55 PM ET GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (AP) – Police say U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk was injured when a metal ladder crashed through the windshield of the…

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Construction Accidents: Michigan’s Most Dangerous Work: Injured Workers Often Denied Claim For Recovery Of Damages

By Terry Cochran

Construction accidents continue to be one of the most frequent types of accidents for Michigan workers and for workers across the nation because safety rules have not protected them. Construction workers in the building trades are frequent victims of on-the-job injuries and serious accidents. Why? Far too often, required safety rules are not in place.  As a result thousands of construction workers are killed or injured each… Continue reading

Law & Disorder: Four injured in head-on crash

Law & Disorder: Four injured in head-on crash
Four people were hospitalized following a head-on collision off Beaver Street west of Baldwin. The victims, a woman and three teenaged girls, were taken to Shands Jacksonville. The 6:20 p.m. accident happened when a southbound car driven by Heather Nicole Beninati, 17, of Baldwin, struck a guardrail and veered into the path of a northbound sport utility vehicle driven by Kellie… Continue reading