Betty Jean Artis decided to cross Constance Road in Suffolk, Virginia (VA). It was a road many pedestrians crossed due to its proximity to the Plaza West Shopping Center which featured many shops and restaurants. Unfortunately, Mrs. Artis, who was wheelchair-bound, never made it across the road. She was hit and killed by an SUV….
In his latest post to the Railroad Accident/FELA Lawyers Blog, my colleague John C. relates the news of a light-rail crossing accident in which a car’s driver and passenger died and two other people riding in the car suffered critical injuries. The accident occurred in Salt lake City, Utah (UT), and crossing gates were reportedly…
The marketing of Risperdal may have violated FDA laws. Risperdal is an antipsychotic drug, but was marketed as a treatment for dementia (this was condemned by the FDA).
Human fatigue is a known factor in many railroad accidents. In fact, 1 in 4 of the railroad wrecks caused by human error were due to fatigue. Railroad companies like Norfolk Souther, CSX, and Conrail need to do something about this growing problem.
My colleague John C., in his latest post to the Greenville, OBX & Rocky Mount, North Carolina (NC) Injuryboard takes a serious look at a traffic accident many people could be tempted to treat lightly. The incident involved a livestock truck that failed to slow down when approaching an SUV, injuries to both drivers and…