There was a construction accident in Milford, Massachusetts on July 28, 2023. According to reports, four workers fell 20 feet when scaffolding they were standing on collapsed. All four of the workers were injured and taken to local hospitals for medical care. The...
Month: July 2023
Beechcraft P35 Plane Crash in Upland, California
There was a small plane crash in Upland, California on July 30, 2023. According to reports, a single-engine Beechcraft P35 plane crashed into a hangar while attempting to depart from the Cable Airport. Three people were killed in the crash. The crash remains under...
Deadly Crash between Semi Truck and Bicycle in Houston, Texas
There was a deadly 18-wheeler crash in Houston, Texas on July 28, 2023. The accident occurred in the 11000 block of Fuqua. According to reports, an 18-wheeler pulled out of a parking lot onto the wrong side of the road, striking a bicyclist. The cyclist was...
Risks of Agricultural Confined Space Injuries and Death
The alarming increase in agricultural confined space-related injuries and fatalities, as highlighted in the 2022 Summary of U.S. Agricultural Confined Space-Related Injuries and Fatalities report from Purdue University, serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing...
Crane Collapse in Highway Construction Zone in Maryland
There was a crane collapse in Washington County, Maryland on July 28, 2023. According to reports, the crane collapsed across the lanes of Interstate 70 East. The cause of the collapse is unknown at this time. One worker was taken to Meritus Medical Center for...
Deadly Boating Accident on Lake Michigan
There was a boating accident in Chicago, Illinois on July 28, 2023. According to reports, a boat on Lake Michigan capsized early Friday morning. There were seven people on board when the boat is believed to have struck a breakwall before capsizing. Six people were...
NTSB Issues Report on Crash Between Amtrak Train and Dump Truck
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its report on the June 27, 2022 crash involving an Amtrak passenger train in Menden, Missouri. During the incident, the train struck a dump truck at a crossing. 146 passengers and crew members on the train were...
Cessna 177 Plane Crash in Cortland, Illinois
There was a small plane crash in Cortland, Illinois on July 27, 2023. According to reports, a single-engine Cessna 177 plane crashed near the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport. There were two people on board at the time. Both people were taken to a local hospital for...
Explosion at Recycling Yard in Houston, Texas
There was an explosion at a recycling facility in Houston, Texas on July 27, 2023. According to reports, the explosion occurred in the 2900 block of Holmes Road. It is unclear if any workers were injured, although a firefighter did require medical care. The...
How your cruise ship ticket can help in personal injury claims
Cruise ship operations involve more than just fun in the sun. When you encounter passport and document checks during boarding, you get a taste of the international laws governing these maritime journeys. These laws can become crucial when it comes to handling...