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Three Charged In Beating Of Midtown Bar Employee

Michele — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:21:41 +0000

Houston, TX –Three men have been arrested and charged with felony aggravated assault after beating up an employee of a Midtown bar. Grant Woodruff, Joseph Arcidiacono and Steven Weil were all charged with the crime. The incident occurred at The Celtic Garden bar in the 2300 block of Louisiana on Dec.20. The three men entered the bar and an employee of the bar asked Arcidiacono for his ID to verify his age. Arcidiacono refused and the employee asked him to leave. Arcidiacono screamed at him and then struck him in the chest. The others began hitting the employee in the head and face. The victim was taken to a local hospital. He suffered several broken bones and needs reconstructive surgery on his face. If you need a lawyer and live in the Houston area, you can find one at HOUSTONLAWYERS360.COM.

Amtrak Derails After Hitting Semitrailer Stuck On Tracks

Michele — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:04:28 +0000

Leoni Township, Mich.— Ten people were injured when an Amtrak train hit a semitrailer that was stuck on the tracks in southern Michigan. The train which was traveling from Pontiac, Michigan to Chicago had 68 passengers and 5 crew members. After the train struck the semitrailer, the engine came to rest on its side and the first two train cars derailed. Seven passengers, the driver of the truck, the train engineer and another crew member were injured in the accident. None of the injuries was thought to be life-threatening. All of injured were taken to a hospital in Jackson. The accident occurred around 8:30 a.m. when the truck that was carrying equipment for local oil production got stuck on the tracks and couldn’t move. Amtrak will provide transportation for the passengers who were unhurt so they can get to their destination. Norfolk Southern owns the track where the accident occurred. If you have been in an accident, call a Michigan personal injury attorney today.

2 People Injured In Freon Leak At Costco

Michele — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:33:45 +0000

Glenview, IL –A Costco store was closed and two people were injured when a pipe containing Freon was broken inside the store. Firefighters were called to the 2900 block of Patriot Blvd. when some store workers broke a pipe containing Freon in the bakery department. The store was closed and two employees were taken to Glenbrook Hospital. Costco was able to repair the pipe and the store was reopened around 4 p.m. Building inspectors were called to the scene. Freon displaces oxygen and is something you do not want to breathe, but it is not extremely hazardous.

Six Airline Crew Members Injured Due To Severe Turbulence

Michele — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:07:41 +0000

Miami, FL – An American Airlines flight from Brazil to Miami experienced such severe turbulence that six crew members were injured. Two hours after take off, American Airlines Flight 980 unexpectedly hit turbulence that took the crew by surprise. Some of the crew smashed against the ceiling. One crew member was hit by a food cart that flew up into the air. Many of the passengers were screaming and crying. One of the passengers was an emergency room doctor and he was able to help the injured until the plane landed. The injured crew members were treated when they landed in Miami by firefighters who were standing by, and then they were taken to local hospitals. None of the 136 passengers on board were injured. Find a lawyer to help you with your work-related injury at MIAMILAWYERS360.COM.

29 Children, 3 Adults Injured When School Bus Collides With Tractor-trailer

Michele — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:50:26 +0000

Temple, TX — A school bus flipped on its side after being hit by a tractor-trailer, sending 29 children and 3 adults to the hospital on Tuesday. The accident occurred on Farm-to-Marker Road 93 at about 7:30 a.m. A hardware truck ran a stop sign and struck an Academy school district bus. The bus driver was knocked unconscious and a 9-year-old boy was ejected through the escape hatch in the bus roof. Out of the 29 children taken to the hospital, three were admitted. One child was in critical condition. Two of the adults were treated and discharged, but the bus driver was also in critical condition. The bus had 38 students on board from all grade levels. It made stops at three different school locations. Counselors will be available at the school sites to meet with students who want to talk. If you have been injured in a car or bus accident, obtain the advice of a personal injury attorney in the Austin area today.

Alabama Personal Injury

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:46:54 +0000

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Riverside Personal Injury Lawyer

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:37:12 +0000

With over 20 years experience representing people wronged by the negligent or reckless behavior of others, the Riverside personal injury lawyer Brian Brandt, has extensive experience in the areas of truck and commercial vehicle litigation, wrongful death and serious auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, product liability, brain/head injuries, spinal cord injuries, premises liability and many other types of personal injury cases including medical malpractice and nursing home neglect. Brian is committed to maintaining his firm’s small size and selectively accepting the matters with which they become involved as they believe that the close personal attention which they provide our clients serves their best interests.

Los Angeles Personal Injury

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:11:00 +0000

With a 96% success rate in all of their cases, the team at Grey Law is one of the premier personal injury law firms in Los Angeles. Whether you have been hurt in an auto accident, injured at work, or in a slip and fall accident, the lawyers at Grey Law are here to help you understand your rights and serve as your assertive, skilled advocate before the insurers and in courts of law. If you or a loved one have been injured by another person’s negligence then you need the the help a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, and Team GreyLaw can give you the advice and service you need.

Students Who Beat Girl On School Bus Charged

Michele — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:01:31 +0000

Ocala, FL –Seven students have been arrested and suspended from school for beating a 13-year-old girl on their school bus. The Liberty Middle Scholl students, whose ages range from 12 to 15, punched and kicked the girl more than 15 times as they were on their way to school. It was the girl’s first time on the bus and right when she boarded the other students would not let her sit down. She sat on her sister’s lap, but the other students began to tease her and one threw a shoe at her. When she threw the shoe back a fight broke out. The bus driver was unable to stop the fight, so he drove to a closer school to get help. The girl was taken to the hospital and was treated for a concussion. All the students on the bus were questioned by the police and the surveillance video was reviewed. The students who participated in the beating were charged with felony battery and disorderly conduct. They were released to their parents.

Employee Injured Preparing Disneyland Fireworks

Michele — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:18:53 +0000

Anaheim, CA — After an employee was injured last week, Disneyland officials are investigating the safety of its fireworks display. Technical issues have caused Disneyland to cancel its fireworks six times in the past week. Last Thursday, an employee was injured when the fireworks detonated prematurely while employees were getting ready for the fireworks display that evening. The employee suffered ear damage and was taken to the hospital by paramedics. Engineers and pyrotechnic experts are examining the equipment. State investigators will also perform an inspection to make sure everything is safe before the “Believe in Holiday Magic” show continues. Disneyland has added other shows to replace the fireworks display.