A father and his 3-year-old son were enjoying the day walking near some train tracks. In an instant, everything changed. The young boy was hit by a freight train and killed, according to the Missoulian. This situation is similar to an accident in Westmoreland County, Pittsburgh which involved a 15-year-old boy who was riding his…
My colleague, Richard N. Shapiro, posted an analysis on Virginia Beach Injuryboard blog of how uninsured drivers/motorists, when in car accidents, are statistically the the at fault party in well more than 50% of the car crashes examined. This was based on an analysis of car crashes reported in Ohio, but is not surprising as…
Jeffrey Klein and Brett Birdwell, two young boys, had their lives forever changed by the negligent actions of Amtrak and Norfolk Southern. The boys were out one day and decided to venture onto rail property owned by Amtrak and Norfolk Southern. Neither was prepared for the lethal shock that was inflicted by catenary lines (overhead…
Many people have an on-going battle with “the bulge.” We’ve witnessed fluctuations in our weight (and waste lines) as we get older. In an effort to decrease body fat and get those movie-worthy six pack abs, people sometimes take weight loss supplements. Unfortunately, a myriad of companies take advantage of people’s desire to look good…
Charlotte police had to close one of its busiest roads in the southeastern section of the city due to a fatal hit and run accident scene. Charlotte investigators with the police department reported that Jessie Crouch, the victim, was killed at Monroe Road and McAlpine Station Drive around 10 p.m. Authorities had to section off…