Pennsylvania Personal Injury Blog

West Chester is a notorious yet quiet borough with a 2008 estimated population of 18,315. Located 25 miles west of Philadelphia, West Chester holds the county seat of Chester County and is a section of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metropolitan area. In being home to several historical attractions such as Valley Forge, Longwood Gardens, and the Brandywine Battlefield, West Chester was rated by CNN as number 11 on the list of best places to live in the United States. In being such a well-traversed borough, West Chester visitors and residents may find themselves involved in a wide range of personal injury accidents brought about by someone else’s negligence.

Injury accidents in West Chester are unfortunate occurrences that typically involve car crashes, workplace accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, construction site accidents, and several other instances where another person’s negligent behavior inflicts physical harm, emotional suffering and financial consequences upon an innocent person or group of people. West Chester personal injury victims may be able to seek restitution from negligent parties to help pay for medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of past and future wages, and other types of damages.

West Chester automobile collisions occur more frequently than most Pennsylvanians would like to admit. Several car injury accidents are caused by distracted drivers who may be texting or otherwise using a cell phone, speeding, or displaying other forms of reckless driving. Accidents are also known to result from defective car components or dangerous road conditions. Whether you or a loved one have been injured in an auto accident involving a truck, motorcycle, bus, or other vehicle, a skilled West Chester personal injury attorney will protect your rights and ensure that full and just compensation is obtained.

The experienced West Chester injury and car accident lawyers at Cherry, Fieger & Marciano, LLP understand the potential challenges that an auto accident or any kind of personal injury accident presents to an injured victim and his or her family. We will conduct a detailed investigation of your accident to ensure that evidence is preserved and effectively presented in your case. To learn more about how the attorneys at Cherry, Fieger & Marciano, LLP can help you, please call 1-888-684-7192 today for a free consultation.

An unidentified gas-drilling rig worker was injured on April 13 in Binghamton, NY after he was struck by a section of pipe that may have broken away from a piece of lifting equipment. According to this article on Pressconnects.com, he was airlifted from the accident scene to a hospital for treatment.

The article reported that although initial reports indicated there might have been an explosion at the drilling site, emergency workers who responded discovered there was no explosion and the accident was construction-related.

A pipe fell or broke away from a lift and hit the workers standing near the platform area.

The accident happened just over a month after another gas-drilling-rig worker died in a fall in Towanda Township.

The victim here would be well advised to contact an experienced workers’ compensation attorney who can carefully examine the incident to identify any negligence or wrongdoing. An experienced Pennsylvania injury attorney would also look into a “third party claim.” These are claims that are filed against parties that are not the worker’s employer. It could be a contractor, a sub-contractor, or even the manufacturer of a defective product. If it is determined that one of those parties was responsible for the accident and any injuries, then they could be held liable.

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A Trenton, NJ man was electrocuted on March 25 as he and a co-worker were wrapping up roofing and siding work at a Delran apartment complex. According to this article on Philly.com, the 52-year-old man was pronounced dead shortly after being shocked by a power line.

His co-worker suffered electrical burns. Both men were working on building 17 of the Hunters Glen Apartments on Route 130 when a ladder touched overhead wires.

They worked for AIM Construction LLP of Morrisville and the accident is under investigation.

The victims and their families would be well advised to contact an experienced workers’ compensation attorney who can carefully examine the incident to identify any negligence or wrongdoing. An experienced attorney would also look into a “third party claim.” These are claims that are filed against parties that are not the worker’s employer. It could be a contractor, a sub-contractor, or even the manufacturer of a defective product. If it is determined that one of those parties was responsible for the accident and any injuries, then they could be held liable.

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On April 14, a maintenance worker was hospitalized after a fire at a department store in a mall outside Reading, PA. According to this article by the Centre Daily Press, the 52-year-old male worker from Sinking Spring was in critical condition after the fire in the Boscov’s department store at the Berkshire Mall.

The man was working on an air conditioning cooling tower when flames shot out of the unit and struck him in the face. He was taken to the burn center at Lehigh Valley Hospital.

The victim and his family would be well advised to contact an experienced Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorney who can carefully examine the incident to identify any negligence or wrongdoing. An experienced attorney would also look into a “third party claim.” These are claims that are filed against parties that are not the worker’s employer. It could be a contractor, a sub-contractor, or even the manufacturer of a defective product. If it is determined that one of those parties was responsible for the accident and any injuries, then they could be held liable.

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On March 31, a worker at a Jersey City recycling yard got his hand caught in a conveyor and apparently suffered broken bones.

According to this article on nj.com, the accident happened at Galaxy Recycling on New York Avenue near the Hoboken border and found the 41-year-old Lafayette Street man on the ground and holding his left arm.

The plant manager said the worker was trying to clear a conveyor when his hand got caught.

The article reported that the man likely suffered one or more broken bones.

Police notified the Occupational Safety and Health Administration about the incident.

The worker here would be well advised to contact an experienced workers’ compensation attorney. Any worker who has sustained an injury in Pennsylvania arising out of and in the course of their employment has a potential PA workers’ compensation claim. The injury can occur while traveling on business, doing a work-related errand, attending a required business-related social function, or even while on a break or using restroom facilities and you are still legally covered by workers compensation. Some types of workers’ compensation injures include construction injuries, repetitive stress to a body part, and environmental hazards.

By law, it is required that every company in Pennsylvania carry Worker’s Compensation Insurance in the case an employee is injured on the job, becomes ill due to circumstances surrounding their job, or even if death results from their job.

Whether your injury was a simple slip and fall, or involves serious injuries and property damage, the skilled Pennsylvania workplace accident lawyers at Cherry, Fieger & Marciano can help you to get the monetary compensation that is owed to you to help pay for medical bills, physical therapy, loss of work, and more.

According to this article on www.azcentral.com, a cafeteria worker at Hillcrest Middle School in Glendale, AZ was taken to the hospital with minor burn injuries on April 8.

A spokesman for the local Fire Department said that the 30-year-old woman was changing a propane tank in the cafeteria when a small amount of the gas ignited, burning her hands and face.

She was taken to a local hospital to be treated for minor burns.

This woman would be well advised to contact an experienced Worker’s Compensation attorney. Any worker who has sustained an injury arising out of and in the course of their employment has a potential workers’ compensation claim. The injury can occur while traveling on business, doing a work-related errand, attending a required business-related social function, or even while on a break or using restroom facilities and you are still legally covered by workers compensation. Some types of workers’ compensation injures include construction injuries, repetitive stress to a body part, and environmental hazards.

By law, it is required that every company in Pennsylvania carry Worker’s Compensation Insurance in the case an employee is injured on the job, becomes ill due to circumstances surrounding their job, or even if death results from their job.

Whether your injury was a simple slip and fall, or involves serious injuries and property damage, the experienced Philadelphia workers’ comp attorneys at Cherry, Fieger & Marciano can help you to get the monetary compensation that is owed to you to help pay for medical bills, physical therapy, loss of work, and more.

A construction worker was seriously injured by a two-floor fall as he worked on a home in Mahwah, NJ. According to this article on northjersey.com, the man was trying to help brace drywall being lifted into the second floor of a new-construction home when the drywall started to fall backward, throwing the man onto a plywood floor on the first level. The 24-year-old worker from Elmwood Park landed on his back and was bleeding from his mouth and nose. He was temporarily unconscious and taken to a nearby hospital.

Fall accidents occur far too often within the construction field. Several of these fall construction accidents, whether they take place in New Jersey, Pennsylvania or any other state, can cause serious injuries such as broken bones, spinal cord injury, brain injury, and even death.

Any worker who has sustained an injury arising out of and in the course of their employment has a potential workers’ compensation claim. The Pennsylvania work injury can occur while traveling on business, doing a work-related errand, attending a required business-related social function, or even while on a break or using restroom facilities and you are still legally covered by workers compensation. Some types of workers’ compensation injures include construction injuries, repetitive stress to a body part, and environmental hazards.

By law, it is required that every company in Pennsylvania carry Worker’s Compensation Insurance in the case an employee is injured on the job, becomes ill due to circumstances surrounding their job, or even if death results from their job.

Whether your injury was a simple slip and fall, or involves serious injuries and property damage, Cherry, Fieger & Marciano Philadelphia accident attorneys can help you to get the monetary compensation that is owed to you to help pay for medical bills, physical therapy, loss of work, and more.

A deadly explosion in a West Virginia coal mine claimed 29 lives - the worst U.S. mining disaster in a generation. According to this article on Philly.com, the death toll makes it the worst U.S. coal mining disaster since a 1970 explosion killed 38 in Hyden, Kentucky.

Investigators are looking into the blast that officials said may have been caused by a buildup of methane.

The mine’s owner, Massey Energy Co., was repeatedly cited for problems with the system that vents methane and for allowing combustible dust to build up. On the day of the blast, MSHA cited the mine with two safety violations — one involving inadequate maps of escape routes, the other concerning an improper splice of electrical cable.

The families of these victims would be well advised to contact an experienced workers' compensation attorney who can carefully examine the incident to identify any negligence or wrongdoing. An experienced attorney would also look into a “third party claim.” These are claims that are filed against parties that are not the worker’s employer. It could be a contractor, a sub-contractor, or even the manufacturer of a defective product. If it is determined that one of those parties was responsible for the accident and any injuries, then they could be held liable.

Any worker who has sustained an injury arising out of and in the course of their employment has a potential workers’ compensation claim. The injury can occur while traveling on business, doing a work-related errand, attending a required business-related social function, or even while on a break or using restroom facilities and you are still legally covered by workers compensation.

Whether your injury was a simple slip and fall, or involves serious injuries, Cherry, Fieger, & Marciano can help you. These dedicated Pennsylvania injury lawyers will do everything possible to get the monetary compensation that is owed to you to help pay medical bills, physical therapy, loss of work and more.

Springfield is a township located in Pennsylvania’s Delaware County. As a suburb of Philadelphia, Springfield is situated only 10 miles west of the busy city and had an estimated population of 23,725 in July of 2007. Springfield’s friendly and cultural community encompasses a total area of 6.4 square miles that is home to the popular 590,000 square foot, two-level Springfield Mall. Despite being well-known as a safe community, Springfield inhabitants and visitors encounter a wide range of personal injury accidents caused by someone else’s negligence.

Personal injury accidents in Springfield, Pennsylvania often involve automobile collisions, incidents of medical malpractice, construction site accidents, nursing home abuse, work accidents, and several other instances where another individual’s negligence causes psychological trauma, physical injury, and financial consequences upon an injury victim. Those who suffer due to personal injury accidents may be able to hold negligent parties legally responsible and obtain compensation for pain and suffering, hospital bills, loss of earnings, and other damages.

Auto accidents in Springfield take place far too often and are one of the most common types of personal injury incidents in Pennsylvania. Whether an accident involves a bus, pedestrian, tractor-trailer, motorcycle, or small vehicle, auto collisions may result from negligent, distracted, or reckless motorists. Car accidents may also be caused by auto design flaws or dangerous roads. Experienced Springfield car accident attorneys are dedicated to helping injury victims receive full and just compensation in addition to protecting an injury victim’s legal rights.

The skilled Springfield, PA personal injury lawyers at Cherry, Fieger & Marciano, LLP have been assisting individuals afflicted by another person’s negligence for several years. We will provide you with the quality legal counsel and representation that you need in order to hold negligent parties legally accountable and be successful with your case. If you or a loved one has been injured in a personal injury accident, contact Cherry, Fieger & Marciano, LLP for a free consultation by calling 1-888-684-7192 today.

Drexel Hill is located in the Upper Darby Township of Pennsylvania in Delaware County and had an estimated population of 30, 036 in 2007. Drexel Hill is less than a half-hour drive from Center City, Philadelphia, which makes it a desirable community to reside in for being tight-knit but close to large cities. The main hub of Drexel Hill is the community of Drexelbrook that includes approximately 1,223 homes in 90 federal style buildings, an undersized business center and recreational spaces for all age groups. Although a relatively quiet community, Drexel Hill is busy and densely populated enough that residents and visitors encounter their share of personal injury incidents caused by another person’s negligence.

Personal injury accidents in Drexel Hill frequently involve automobile accidents, on the job accidents, hospital error or malpractice, elder facility neglect or abuse, construction accidents, and many other situations where someone else’s negligence causes physical harm, emotional turmoil and financial strain. Personal injury victims may be able to obtain monetary compensation from negligent individuals to account for medical treatment, loss of earnings, pain and suffering, and other related damages.

Drexel Hill car accidents happen far too often as the result of reckless, distracted, or negligent driving. Other accidents, whether they involve buses, pedestrians, trucks, motorcycles, or other vehicles, are sometimes caused by poorly maintained roads and auto parts that are flawed. Experienced Drexel Hill, PA personal injury lawyers work with those injured in car accidents to help them receive the compensation that they deserve.

At Cherry, Fieger & Marciano, LLP, our knowledgeable and skilled Drexel Hill car accident attorneys have been protecting the rights of injury victims for many years. In providing quality legal counsel and representation to our clients, we make sure that an accident is thoroughly investigated and that all the appropriate evidence is gathered to efficiently support a case in a timely manner. If you or a loved one has been injured in a personal injury accident in Pennsylvania, please call Cherry, Fieger & Marciano, LLP at 1-888-684-7192 for a free consultation today.

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash on April 6 with two cars that were drag racing. According to this article on Delcotimes.com, detectives believe that the two cars were street racing on Route 273 in Delaware.

The article reported that as the cars ran a red light, one of them struck a 16-year-old teen from Newark, DE and he died at the scene.

The drivers fled the scene of the accident and police are searching for the cars.

Wrongful death incidents are traumatic mainly because they are entirely preventable occurrences. When a death is caused by a hit-and-run car accident, families are often left to endure an even greater amount of grief.

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A man from Marple, PA was charged with driving under the influence after a two-vehicle crash on April 4. According to this article on Delcotimes.com, the 47-year-old man was driving one of two cars involved in the crash on Baltimore Pike, injuring one person.

The article reported that the motorist was intoxicated and charged with DUI and related motor vehicle violations.

Every day throughout the country families are devastated when innocent loved ones die as the result of traffic accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) there were 33,963 auto accident-related fatalities in the United States in 2009, about 30% of traffic fatalities involved alcohol.

A skilled Philadelphia Pennsylvania traffic accident lawyers will have the necessary experience and knowledge to represent clients involved in even the most complex of car accident cases.

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As the county seat of Delaware County in Pennsylvania, Media is a diverse and friendly borough only 12 miles west of Philadelphia. Media has an estimated population of 5,396 and became the first fair trade town in America in June 2006. Widely known as “Everybody’s Hometown,” Media has significantly progressed from a dominant rural area to a busy suburban town and home to several educational institutions. As a consequence of being such a densely populated and fast-moving borough, Media visitors and inhabitants encounter a wide range of personal injury accidents caused by the negligence of others.

Personal injury accidents in Media often involve automobile accidents, hospital malpractice, nursing facility neglect, on the job accidents, and construction accidents, just to name a few. These accidents are frequently caused by another person’s reckless behavior or inattention, thus creating significant physical, emotional, and even financial hardships for an injury victim to overcome. However, personal injury claims in Media may help an injury victim receive compensation for pain and suffering, hospital bills, loss of earnings, and other damages.

Car accidents are unfortunately one of the most frequently occurring personal injury incidents in Media. While a handful of car collisions are brought about by auto part design flaws or dangerous road conditions, several other accidents are caused by negligent drivers. Whether another motorist caused you to suffer injury in a bus accident, pedestrian accident, truck crash, motorcycle collision, or another kind of traffic accident, you may be able to hold them legally responsible. With an experienced Media personal injury attorney on your side with experience in auto accident litigation, you can expect a thorough investigation to be conducted to help support your case and protect your rights.

At Cherry, Fieger & Marciano, LLP, our dedicated and knowledgeable personal injury and car accident lawyers understand the many challenges that you and your family may be coping with during this time. We have been helping those injured by the negligence of others for many years and know what it takes to reach a successful outcome in your case. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, please contact us at our Media office for a free consultation. Call 1-888-684-2374 today.

On April 7, an empty SVU rolled down a driveway, crossed the road and struck a woman who was gardening in her upstate New York front yard. She was killed by the SUV. According to this article by the Associated Press, the accident happened on the morning of the 7th at Mountain View Trailer Park in Davenport, NY.

The 83-year-old woman was gardening in her front yard with her back to the road when she was struck by a Ford Expedition that rolled backward from a parked position.

The family of the deceased woman would be well advised to seek the advice of experienced wrongful death attorney. When needless death occurs due to negligence of another party, families are left to cope with significant emotional grief as well as financial strain in some cases.

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Honda Motor Co. is recalling more than 410,000 Odyssey minivans and Element small trucks because of braking-system problems that could make it tougher to stop the vehicle if not repaired. According to this Associated Press article on Philly.com, the recall includes 344,000 Odysseys and 68,000 Elements from the 2007 and 2008 model years.

Honda said that over time brake pedals can feel “soft” and must be pressed closer to the floor to stop the vehicles. If they are left unrepaired, the problem could cause loss of braking power and possibly a crash.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported three crashes due to the problem with minor injuries and no deaths.

Owners should wait to get a letter from the company before scheduling a repair because the parts are not yet available.

Consumers have the right to assume that products they purchase or use have been produced in a manner that would ensure that they are safe and free from unreasonable risks. If a company manufactures a product that is hazardous to the user, the company must be held liable for any injuries or fatalities that occurred due to the faulty product.

There are innumerable products that may pose serious threats to innocent consumers if they have a defect, and may include auto parts, toys, medications, motor vehicles, household appliances, and furniture.

The experienced Pennsylvania product liability attorneys at Cherry, Fieger and Marciano, LLP are committed to consumer safety. They can help with a recall issue if you or a loved one has sustained an injury or death as a result of an auto defect.

A northeastern Pennsylvania utility worker was burned on March 28 in an underground fire that occurred while he tried restore service during a power outage. According to this article, the unidentified man was hospitalized in stable condition after sustaining burns in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The article said the worker was able to climb out to the surface on his own. Another worker was taken to a hospital and released with no injuries.

The caused the explosion and fire is still under investigation.

The injured worker here would be well advised to seek the advice of an experienced Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorney. Any worker who has sustained an injury arising out of and in the course of their employment has a potential workers’ compensation claim.

The injury can occur while traveling on business, doing a work-related errand, attending a required business-related social function, or even while on a break or using restroom facilities and you are still legally covered by workers compensation. Some types of workers’ compensation injures include construction injuries, repetitive stress to a body part, and environmental hazards.

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The city of Chester is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania and has an approximate population of 36,564. Chester is situated near the southeastern region of PA along the Delaware River and is right between Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware. Widely known for being a great spot for businesses looking for easy access to the Greater Philadelphia area, Chester attracts several new residents and visitors every year. In being such a highly populated area, those living in Chester, as well as visitors to the area, encounter a variety of personal injury accidents from time to time.

A person suffers personal injury when another individual’s negligence causes them physical harm, which often is associated with emotional trauma and financial strain. Personal injury incidents in Chester may involve automobile crashes, hospital malpractice, construction site accidents, elder neglect, on-the-job accidents, and many others. Personal injury victims may be able to seek restitution from those who caused their accident as a way to pay for medical treatment and care, pain and suffering, loss of earnings, and physical therapy.

Unfortunately, car accidents are one of the most frequently occurring personal injury incidents in Chester. Distracted and reckless drivers are responsible for a wide range of bus collisions, pedestrian accidents, truck crashes, motorcycle accidents, and other vehicle collisions. Car accidents may also result from faulty vehicle parts or dangerous roadways. No matter what kind of auto accident you have been involved in, if another person’s negligence is at the root of causation, a Chester car accident lawyer may be able to help you obtain compensation.

The skilled Pennsylvania personal injury attorneys at Cherry, Fieger & Marciano, LLP have dedicated several years to protecting the rights of those injured in auto accidents caused by another person’s negligence. We provide quality legal counsel and representation to our clients, conducting thorough investigations and gathering effective evidence. If you or a loved one have endured personal injury in an auto accident or another incident, please contact Cherry, Fieger & Marciano today for a free consultation. Call 1-888-684-7192 today to find out how we can be of assistance.

A suburban Philadelphia teenager died after a hit-and-run crash on March 28 outside her high school.

According to this article on delcotimes.com, the girl was crossing a street near Plymouth Whitemarsh High School when she was struck by a driver in Plymouth Meeting.

The article reported that the driver who struck the teen fled the scene, but was quickly located. Any driver who is involved in an auto accident, whether it involves another vehicle, a bicycle, and especially a pedestrian, must always safely stop at the scene of the incident. Fleeing the scene of the accident and therefore making such an incident a hit-and-run does a huge disservice to injured individuals.

The girl in this accident may have been celebrating the school’s state basketball championship before she was struck. Wrongful death accidents caused by car crashes can be prevented if drivers exercise more care and follow the rules of the road.

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As the largest city in the state of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia is ranked at number six for the most densely inhabited city in the U.S. The city proper had a population of over approximately 1.54 million in 2008 and the Greater Philadelphia metropolitan region had about 5.8 million, making it the fifth largest in the country. Often referred to as “Philly” and sometimes “The City of Brotherly Love,” Philadelphia is the fourth-largest urban area by population in the nation.
In being home to several historical sites, Philadelphia has a culture and variety of neighborhoods like no other U.S city. However, similar to other cities, Philadelphia inhabitants and visitors may be afflicted by another person’s negligence in a wide range of personal injury accidents.

Personal injury incidents in Philadelphia may relate to car collisions, medical malpractice, construction accidents, nursing home abuse, work accidents, and several other instances where another person’s negligence imposes physical injury, emotional trauma and financial hardship upon an innocent individual. Those adversely affected by personal injury accidents may seek compensation from negligent parties to help cover medical bills, loss of past and future wages, pain and suffering, physical therapy, and much more.

One of the most common types of personal injury accidents in Philadelphia involves car accidents. Whether a person is injured in a bus crash, pedestrian accident, truck collision, motorcycle accident, or small vehicle accident, these incidents are often caused by distracted, negligent or reckless drivers. Some car accidents are also caused by defective auto parts or unsafe and improperly maintained roadways. A skilled Philadelphia car accident attorney works to obtain full compensation for auto crash injury victims by protecting their rights. Car accident victims need legal counsel and representation from an attorney who will conduct a thorough investigation to determine who was at fault as well as gather appropriate evidence to effectively support the case.

The experienced and knowledgeable Philadelphia personal injury and car accident lawyers at Cherry, Fieger & Marciano, LLP are dedicated to helping those whose lives have been significantly affected by another individual or group’s negligence. If you or someone close to you has been injured in an accident that was caused by someone else, please contact Cherry, Fieger & Marciano, LLP at our Philadelphia office for a free consultation. Call 1-888-684-7192 today to find out how we can be of assistance.

On March 25, a dump truck plowed into a group of eight motorcycles stopped at a red light in Phoenix, AZ, killing three riders, injuring six. According this article, the eight motorcycles, carrying at least nine people, had pulled up behind a pickup and a small SUV at the light when the truck driver rammed them from behind. The truck ran over the motorcyclists and continued into the SUV.

Some of the motorcycles burst into flames under the dump truck, while others ended up scattered behind the truck.

The article reported that the 50-year-old truck driver was not impaired.

Several motorcycles wedged underneath the garbage truck, which caught fire.

Though motorcycle accidents in Pennsylvania have a variety of causes, common causes include unsafe road conditions, inclement weather, defective motorcycle parts, driver fatigue, drunk drivers, and driver error. The latter is the most common cause of motorcycle accidents. Some passenger vehicles simply don't understand the rules of the road and may hit a motorcycle while changing lanes, may disregard their presence on the road, or ignore right-of-way laws. Unfortunately, the toll is usually on the side of the motorcyclist in these cases. Due to the inherent lack of protection while on a motorcycle, catastrophic injury often occurs, ranging from broken bones and minor lacerations and bruises to disfigurement, brain injury, paralysis and even death.

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A 16-year-old pitcher playing for the Marin County Athletic League in California was hit by a line drive and suffered a brain injury. According to this article, the League is now banning the use metal bats at high school games. They will require its 10 teams to use wooden bats.

The article reported that advocates of the ban believe that metal bats allow the players to hit the ball harder, reducing a player’s reaction time.

The teenage player has been in critical condition since getting struck in the head by a line drive during practice in mid March. Part of his skull had to be removed to relieve brain swelling.

This young teen’s family would be well advised to contact an experienced brain injury attorney.
The causes of brain injuries are as varied as the victims’ conditions, with the most common causes being accidents, sports injuries, and assaults. Closed head injuries occur when the brain is damaged within the skull through a blunt force or shaking. In addition, acquired brain injury can occur from conditions in which the brain is deprived of oxygen.

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A 47-year-old worker from Winsted, CT was injured on March 17 when a section of a pipe trench collapsed on him. According to this article on CTPost.com, the worker suffered leg and back injuries and was transported to the Bridgeport Hospital trauma unit.

The soil shifted and part of the protective trench box buckled and gave way, burying the worker’s legs and pinning him against an excavator arm.

The man is an employee of K&W Construction Co. of Southbury, CT a subcontractor on a $37 million project. He was leveling the bottom of a 10-foot-deep trench so that concrete pipe could be installed in it.

The worker received advanced life support from paramedics and then was lifted out of the trench in a basket and brought to the hospital.

Any worker who has sustained an injury arising out of and in the course of their employment has a potential workers’ compensation claim. The injury can occur while traveling on business, doing a work-related errand, attending a required business-related social function, or even while on a break or using restroom facilities and you are still legally covered by workers compensation. Some types of workers’ compensation injures include construction injuries, repetitive stress to a body part, and environmental hazards.

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A 6-year-old boy died after being hit by a school bus on March 22 in the Pine River, Minnesota. According to this article, the boy was struck after being let off the bus.

Authorities are still investigating how the accident happened.

When needless death occurs due to negligence of another party, wrongful death lawsuits can be filed. However, every family’s situation is different and exploring this avenue may not actually be what is best for a particular family.

In wrongful death lawsuits, the decedent’s heirs sue the negligent party or parties for damages related to the loss of life and their own pain and suffering. It is recommended that families who think their family member’s death was wrongful first contact a wrongful death attorney for a case assessment. If the case is valid, the attorney can help investigate the claim, gather evidence, represent them in court, and collect the compensation they deserve.

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