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Category Archives: Wrongful Death
Recent Crash Stats for Harris County Show Disturbing Trends
In 2023, Harris County, Texas, has continued to face significant challenges with road safety, as recent crash statistics reveal disturbing trends. By mid-year, the county recorded over 34,000 traffic accidents, with concerns about both the frequency and severity of these incidents. A variety of factors…
$68.5 Million Awarded to Widow of Philadelphia Construction Worker Killed in Fall
A Philadelphia jury awarded $68.5 million to the widow of Siarhei Marhunou, a 38-year-old construction worker who died in a fatal fall at a luxury townhouse development in 2021. The verdict came after a four-day trial in the Court of Common Pleas. Marhunou fell approximately…
Lawsuit Filed After Fatal Gas Leak at PEMEX Deer Park Refinery Highlights Safety Failures
The family of Jose Wilfredo Perez Jr., a contractor who tragically died after being exposed to toxic hydrogen sulfide gas, has filed a lawsuit against PEMEX Deer Park refinery, seeking accountability for the fatal incident. The October 10 gas leak, which critically exposed dozens of…
Over Two Million Infant Swings Recalled Due to Suffocation Hazard
In October of 2024, the toy company, Fisher-Price, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of the Fisher-Price Snuga Swings following five reported infant deaths due to suffocation. The recall involves all twenty-one models of the swings, which were sold at Amazon,…
Protecting Yourself from OSHA’s Fatal Four
In 2021, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a staggering 5,190 fatal work injuries in the U.S., with nearly 20% occurring in the construction industry. The leading causes of deaths are known as the “Fatal Four” – falls, being struck by objects, electrocutions, and caught-in/between…
Houston Helicopter Crash: A Tragic Reminder of the Importance of Safety
A devastating helicopter crash in Houston on Sunday has left four people dead, including a child, after the privately-owned Robinson R44 helicopter collided with a radio tower, igniting a fire near residential homes. The helicopter took off from Ellington Airport before striking the tower, resulting…
Double Crash, Double Damage: Harley’s $287M Lesson in Safety
A New York state jury awarded $287 million in damages in a lawsuit against Harley-Davidson involving a defective “trike” motorcycle (Tri Glide Ultra model) that caused a fatal crash. The verdict was reached in August 2024 following a four-week trial in Livingston County Supreme Court.…
Boy Scouts Sued Following Jet Ski Accident That Killed 10-Year-Old Boy
Crystalyn Gear and Xson Gear are suing the Middle Tennessee Council of the Boy Scouts of America for $10 million dollars after their 10-year-old son, Jack Elliott Gear, was killed during a jet ski accident. Jack was camping at the Boxwell Reservation, which is roughly…
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