A high school student at Plymouth-Whitemarsh was recently killed in a tragic hit and run accident on the Germantown Pike in Montgomery County. Senior Denise Cotteta was struck by a vehicle whose driver did not stop until police located the car minutes later. This driver violated the law that requires all people involved in car accidents to wait at the scene of the accident, and he is now being held liable for Cotteta’s death.
Shenandoah, Pennsylvania Crane Accident Kills Demolition Worker
Because the use of heavy machinery has become so common among those working in construction, accidents are bound to happen sometimes. Just recently, a crane operator was killed when a boom lift toppled over and sent him falling 125 feet. It is not the man operating the crane who is to blame for this accident, however; those who designed and sold the crane may have been aware of the product’s defects and could have failed to inform the operators of this danger. Tragic construction accidents like these can happen to anyone, and when they do, you should consult an attorney who specializes in defending those harmed in construction accidents.
Safety Recall To Remedy Potentially Catastrophic Vehicle Accidents
Toyota has discovered a flaw in 4.2 million of its vehicles that now have to be recalled for safety measures. Designers at Toyota thought at first that the gas pedal of some trucks and cars were becoming caught on the drivers’ foot mats, but they have now declared that the pedals had been getting stuck in accelerated positions due to friction problems and/or water condensation. This is a huge safety issue that must be fixed immediately, and we can only hope that Toyota figures out for certain how these products originally became defective.
Construction Accidents
Few people realize that 20% of all work-related deaths happen in the construction industry, making this the third most dangerous industry to work in. These deaths are often the result of falling from high places like roofs, being hurt in vehicle collisions, or being burned or electrocuted while on the job. Anyone who has suffered injury or who has lost a family member in this type of work-related accident should seek out a lawyer who focuses on liability for construction accidents.