Accident And Injury (page 20)


Awnings — Brand Builders or Potential Killers?

Prestonsburg was hit by two feet of snow during the recent Nor’Easter that hammered the U.S. with blizzard-like weather conditions. The building that houses Lad...

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  • prestonsburg
  • Feb 10, 2016

Don't Get Beached: Here's How to Stay Safe While Having Fun

Those from outside of the Florida area know Daytona Beach for its luxurious beaches that double as outposts for the outlandish Spring Break shenanigans of...

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  • daytona-beach
  • Feb 10, 2016

Senate Votes to Remove Red Light Cameras

Residents of St. Petersburg can breathe a little easier as Florida votes to remove red light cameras at traffic signals around the city. After a...

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  • st-petersburg
  • Feb 9, 2016

Naples Man Sues Vaping Shop Over Exploding E-Cigarette

While e-cigarettes have been hailed as a safer alternative for smokers, they are dangerous in unexpected ways: they could explode without warning. Take the case...

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  • naples
  • Feb 4, 2016

Family of Pilot Crash Victim Sues Estate

Lake Worth was shaken by the infamous 14-second disaster last year, in which pilot and entrepreneur Dan Shalloway crashed his plane, a Piper Archer, into...

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  • winter-haven
  • Feb 4, 2016

Family Awarded $3.2 Million After Tragic Accident

Lynx, an Orlando based bus company, lost not just its money, but also its reputation last year when one of the its drivers ran over...

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  • kissimmee
  • Feb 4, 2016

Wesley Chapel Theater Sued After Man Shot Dead

This January, Nicole Oulsen’s life changed forever when her husband was murdered while they were on a date at the movies. Oulsen, who resides in...

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  • tampa
  • Feb 2, 2016

Stanford Cop Sued in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

When Howard Robbins decided to visit his friends who lived across the street from him, he had no idea that the small walk posed such...

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  • lexington
  • Feb 2, 2016

Slip-and-Falls in Icy Paths: Who’s Responsible in Louisville?

There is only so much we can do to avoid the perils of traveling after a snowstorm, especially ones that drop over two feet of...

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  • louisville
  • Feb 2, 2016

Omega Protein Settles Lawsuit with Injured Workers

Omega Protein, a corporation that produces food ingredients and dietary supplements, continues to make headlines for all the wrong reasons. A couple of days ago,...

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  • jackson
  • Feb 2, 2016

Blue Bell Ice Cream Returns to Jacksonville

Blue Bell ice cream, one of America’s most beloved ice cream brands, issued a nationwide recall last year after it was discovered that some of...

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  • jacksonville
  • Feb 2, 2016

What to Do Immediately Following a Car Crash

Accidents can happen as you travel to work, visit friends, or see your family for the holidays. The Association for Safe International Road Travel estimates...

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  • Jan 9, 2016

Invigorating Lagging Bus and Walking Networks Could Pay Dividends for the City

Big improvements could be coming to Birmingham’s transit system thanks to a federal grant the city received in December. The program promises to enhance walkability...

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  • birmingham
  • Jan 2, 2016

Porter Ranch Gas Well Blowout: Tips to Protect Yourself and Your Property

For almost two months, residents of Porter Ranch, CA have been exposed to the massive ongoing gas well blowout in the nearby Aliso Canyon. Southern...

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  • Dec 15, 2015

The Impact of Disasters on Children: Tips for Spotting Trouble

It is easy to think of children as just “little adults,” but children have their own set of issues and needs that many adults overlook....

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  • Dec 12, 2015