It has been two weeks since the disastrous cruise ship accident that occurred off Giglio Island in Florence. Since then, there have been estimates of up to 16 casualties. Carnival Corp., the world’s largest cruise-line owner, was sued for at least $100 million for its alleged role in the wreck of the Costa Concordia....
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Posted in Boating Accidents, Burn Injuries, Catastrophic Injuries, Consumer Protection, Inadequate Security, Law Update, Negligence, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Recreational Vehicle, ATV & Boating Accidents, Wrongful Death | No Comments »
Six people aboard a 31-year-old cabin cruiser suffered injuries from an explosion caused by a gasoline leak in the stern. On Saturday, gasoline vapors sparked by the boats engine caused the boat to catch fire. Sargent Karl Marting, a conservation police officer said the fireball burst from an enclosed space near the boat’s engine...
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Three Ohio students drowned on a trip to Costa Rica when they were caught in a strong rip current. These three teens, along with five other students and four chaperones, were from Patriot Preparatory Academy in Columbus, Ohio, on a missionary trip. The bodies of Caity Jones, James Smith, and Kai Lamar have been...
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) Pool Safety: Simple Steps Save Lives campaign is releasing its 2011 public service announcements (PSAs) to educate people about the steps that can be taken regarding water safety, with a focus on saving lives. In fifteen weeks, there have been reportedly been 37 drownings and 38 near-drowning...
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On Saturday morning two twin toddler girls were found dead after drowning in a swimming pool at their home in Lynnfield, Massachusetts. Lynnfield police responded to a 911 call on Saturday morning about two children that had fallen into the pool. The two girls, Veronica and Angelina Andreottola, were rushed to the hospital. Lynnfield...
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Posted in Catastrophic Injuries, Consumer Protection, Dangerous Toys, Injuries to Minors, Negligence, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Safety, Spinal Cord Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death | 17 Comments »
