3-Year-Old Washington Boy Killed in Riding Mower Accident
On Thursday, April 26, 2018, a 3-year-old Washington child was killed in a tragic riding mower accident. According to a tweet by the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, the young boy was “riding the lawn mower with his father” when he fell off, went under the mower and was run over. The child was pronounced dead at the scene and a news report on local TV news station KOMO, stated that authorities have ruled the boy’s death an accident.
Read MorePersonal Injury Claims for Swimming Pool Slip and Fall Accidents
Public swimming pools are a great place to cool off, swim laps, teach your kids to swim and to splash and play. But with water comes slippery surfaces and the risk of swimming pool slip and fall accidents and injuries. While it is expected that floors will be wet at public swimming facilities, it is the responsibility of the public swimming pool owner to take reasonable steps to try and prevent slip and fall accidents.
Read MoreWhat is Loss of Consortium in a Personal Injury Case?
Loss of consortium is a cause of action in a personal injury claim where a plaintiff seeks damages for the deprivation of the benefits of a family relationship due to injuries caused by the negligence or wrongful act of another. Negligence or wrongful act may be in the form of assault, battery, medical malpractice, products liability, premises liability, wrongful death caused by a drunk driver, etc.
Read MoreGraco High Chairs Recalled After Multiple Child Injuries
On March 1, 2018, Graco – a popular child products manufacturer – announced a recall of about 36,000 highchairs in the U.S. market due to fall hazard (an additional 3,200 were sold in Canada). The high chairs were sold between October 2016 and December 2017 at Walmart, and have the model number: 1969721. Specifically, the recall was issued because the affected model’s legs can pivot out of position, making the chair unstable and causing it to tip over. Graco had received 38 reports of the highchair legs pivoting out of position along with five children injured with bumps and bruises as a result of the seats tipping over at the time the recall was issued.
Read MoreSelf-Driving Uber Car Kills Pedestrian
As we grapple with the inevitable transition to more computerized and driverless cars on the road, the public was given the news that a self-driving Uber car killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona. The 49-year old woman, who was crossing Mill Avenue at its intersection with Curry Road on Sunday night, March 18, 2018, was struck and killed by a self-driving Uber vehicle. It was believed to be the first pedestrian death caused by a self-driving vehicle. The company quickly suspended testing of their driverless vehicles in Tempe as well as in Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Toronto, Canada.
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Read MoreChild Gun Injury Statistics show that Shootings are the Third Leading Cause of Death for U.S. Children
More than 7,000 children are killed or injured by guns every year in the United States; making shootings the third leading cause of death for U.S. children behind illnesses and unintentional accidents like car crashes. While a significant portion of child shootings are unintentional, it doesn’t take away from the tragedy of losing a child.
Read MoreTop 10 Spring Cleaning Ladder Safety Tips
Ladders are very useful for spring home cleaning projects both inside and outside your house. While ladders provide a useful benefit, they can pose a risk of injury. With both indoor and outdoor spring cleaning projects in full swing, it is a good time to talk about ladder safety tips. If you are planning to wash windows or clean out your gutters then you are likely going to be using a ladder.
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Read MorePrevent a Child Bike Accident with Child Cycling Safety Tips
Most children love to ride bikes but parents must understand that a child bike accident can mean serious injuries. The best way to protect our children is by teaching them child cycling safety through best cycling practices.
If your child was injured in a bike accident through the reckless or negligent behavior of a driver, please contact a bike accident lawyer as soon as possible. You may be able to recover damages for medical bills, pain and suffering and more.
Read MoreWhen Cycling Accidents Cause Wrongful Death
Car accidents are the most common cause of wrongful death cases – when a person is killed as a result of the negligence or intentional act of another person or organization. Cyclists who are hit by motor vehicles, especially trucks, have a very high likelihood of injury and death. Per billion vehicle miles, 1,011 cyclists are killed or seriously injured, compared to 26 car drivers.
Read MorePrevent a Child Injury with Spring Lawn Care Safety Tips
Happy first day of spring! With temperatures warming up in the Pacific Northwest, the hum of lawnmowers cutting grass will become a common sound. There are several safety factors to consider before getting outside to care for your lawn.