LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – A 3-year-old girl whose skull was fractured by a line drive during batting practice at Dodger Stadium was scheduled for surgery on Tuesday. The accident that caused the surgery occurred Monday when Dodgers catcher Russell Martin hit a line drive in the stands near third base. It hit the girl and knocked her unconscious according to Dodgers spokesman Joe Jareck. The girl was sitting with her father at the time and he rushed he to the first aid station. The Fire Department subsequently transported the girl to ...
ENCINITAS, CALIFORNIA – A bus rider called the Sheriff’s Department Tuesday when he thought the driver was under the influence of alcohol. Deputies stopped the bus, route 309 from Oceanside to Encinitas, at around 4:30 p.m. The bus was heading east on Encinitas Boulevard near Calle Magdalena at the time. According to the Sheriff’s Department, the deputies determined the driver showed signs of being under the influence of alcohol. They subsequently conducted field sobriety tests. Based on the results of those tests, the 40-year-old driver was booked on suspicion of driving ...
Find a Dallas Construction Accident Attorney to Rebuild Your Health
It should come as no surprise to you that one of the most dangerous places to work is on a construction site. There are large, noisy pieces of equipment, unsafe situations, and people trying to work to a budget and within time constraints ? so it is no surprise that accidents do happen. However, there is a big difference between ?accidents? and those that are caused by negligence, unsafe work practices, or the malfunctioning of tools or equipment. If you have been injured on a work construction site, then you need to find a construction accident attorney who is skilled enough to represent you and your case.
The worst thing that you could possibly do after any kind of construction accident is to sign any papers or accept a settlement early on. Because many construction accidents are so severe and have long-term effects, both mentally and physically, you may find yourself in a settlement that does not cover all of your costs over the course of your lifetime. An experienced Dallas construction accident lawyer will make sure that you get what is due you, both now and in the future.
The range of injuries that have occurred at construction sites are about as varied as you could possibly imagine. Even a minor injury on a construction site can sideline an employee and the entire project for months, if not years. Therefore, it is in the best interest of the employer (not the employee!) to pursue an immediate settlement and get everyone working again. For the employee, though, who is unclear as to the repercussions of his or her injuries, a quick settlement might not be in their best interest.