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Duck boat crash kills two in Philadelphia

As reported by Hugh Patterson: Philadelphia – An amphibious duck boat loaded with 35 passengers and two crew members was struck by a barge Friday on the Delaware River outside of Philadelphia. Two passengers were killed as a result of the collision. The amphibious vehicle has been stopped because of possible engine trouble for five [...]

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ATV Accident Causes Fire and Casualty

As reported by David Shepherd: A Valley man is dead following an ATV accident in Clay County Saturday.  Police say the male victim was ridding his ATV in a wooded area off of CR 1350 N about five miles north of Brazil when it appears he lost control. The ATV flipped and pinned the man [...]

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Chad Jones, Giant Safety Draft Selection, Critical After Car Crash

Tragedy and injury can strike at any time, even when things are at their brightest. A recent report by The Harrisburg Examiner illustrates this point poignantly: Chad Jones, a safety selected by the New York Giants in the third round of the NFL draft this past April, is reported to be in critical condition following [...]

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6-year old critically injured in hit-and-run

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) – A 6-year old boy is in critical condition after he was hit by an SUV in Salt Lake. Police say the boy was walking his bike across the street. His mother was roller blading at his side. That’s when the dark colored SUV hit the boy and knocked [...]

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Who is Responsible for a Fatal Truck Accident?

The following is a guest post courtesy of Dolan Law Offices, wrongful death lawyers in Chicago, IL:    Early morning on June 3, 2010, a family of four was travelling along a highway preparing to do some sightseeing when their Subaru was suddently hit by a big rig truck. Authorities believe that the truck was [...]

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When Should An Injured Accident Victim Receive A Free Consultation?

There are a number of fatal mistakes that can wreck your Los Angeles personal injury claim. Making just one of these fatal mistakes could jeopardize your settlement and cost you and your loved ones. One of these mistakes is made by victims who believe they can handle their own case when there is significant injury. [...]

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Person struck, killed by train in Camden Co., N.J.

WINSLOW TWP., N.J. – June 2, 2010 (WPVI) — Police say a person was struck and killed by a New Jersey Transit train in Camden County on Wednesday afternoon. It happened around 12:00 p.m. in a wooded area just north of where Route 143 and Route 30 intersect in Winslow Township. The Train, #4620, was [...]

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Fatal crash involving bee truck closes I-35 in Lakeville

By Kare11.com   LAKEVILLE, Minn. — At least one person has died in a multi-vehicle accident involving a bee truck on Interstate 35 late Monday morning.   The crash happened around 11:30 a.m. Monday on northbound I-35 near County Road 70 in Lakeville.   St. Patrol Lt. Eric Roeske told KARE 11 one person is confirmed dead, while one [...]

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Teenagers Need to be Taught About the Dangers of Nighttime Driving

The following is a guest post from Chicago accident lawyers, Dolan Law Offices:   MADD, SADD, parents, and schools have spent years warning new teenage drivers about the dangers of the road.  We talk about the dangers of speeding, cell phone use, and having friends in the car.  We encourage new drivers to always wear [...]

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Toy Dart Guns Recalled for Suffocation Risk After 2 Children Die

By Bill Hendrick WebMD Health News     May 17, 2010 — Nearly 2 million toy dart gun sets that have been linked to two asphyxiation deaths in the Midwest are being recalled by Charlotte, N.C.-based Family Dollar Stores, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said today.   The China-made toys, sold exclusively at Family [...]

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