Scaffolding Manufacturer Targeted in Suit after Construction Site DeathsIt

It has long been known that construction jobs rank among the most deadly in terms of workplace fatalities, but defects in the manufacture of a workplace safety device may have contributed to the risky environment in at least one Texas fatality. Several construction workers were killed on an Austin worksite when scaffolding attached to a large condominium development collapsed, causing three laborers to plunge to their deaths. A lawsuit that has been filed in the incident claims that scaffolding manufacturer American Mast Climbers created a defective product and did not attach sufficient safety warnings to the equipment. Several contractors and subcontractors that were involved in the project have also been named in the suit.

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Indiana Bridge Collapse Prompts Lawsuits

A small-town Fourth of July celebration took a catastrophic turn when a pedestrian bridge collapsed, plunging over 50 townspeople who had gathered to watch a fireworks display into a lake. Multiple lawsuits have now been filed in the case, many of which have claimed that municipal officials acted negligently by allowing too many people to mount the small bridge. Plaintiff Treneice Campbell suffered some of the most severe injuries, including a spinal fracture that has required her to use a wheelchair.

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of someone else’s poor judgment or negligence, we can walk you through your legal options. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.

West Virginia Big Rig Crash Yields Family $16 Million Settlement

What started out at as a typical drive in the West Virginia countryside ended in tragedy for Rhonda Henson of Cleburne. Henson and her husband were traveling south on a local byway when a large piece of equipment was dislodged from a big rig tractor trailer that was driving in the opposite direction. The gas drilling equipment smashed into the Hensons’ vehicle, causing injuries that would later result in Rhonda’s demise. Investigators found multiple safety infractions that contributed to the accident. In a recent settlement, Pioneer Drilling, the company that employed the driver involved in the crash, paid $16 million to the Henson family.

Have you or a family member been injured in a big rig crash? We can help you understand your legal options. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.

Popular Summer Sandals at Center of Tennessee Injury Lawsuit

Long at the center of a heated fashion debate and more recently reported to be on the verge of financial collapse, the company behind the Crocs brand of sandals is now under fire from a different direction. The parents of a Johnson City, Tennessee girl have filed a personal injury suit against the company, claiming that the shoes contributed to an accident in which the preschooler’s foot was pulled into an escalator, resulting in extensive wounds and fractures. The suit is the latest in a series of safety claims against the company, many of which have resulted from incidents in which children were injured.

If you or a loved one has been injured by an unsafe product, you need the advice of an experienced team of personal injury attorneys. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.

First Lawsuits Filed in DC Metro Crash

On June 22, 2009, the Washington, D.C.-area Metro commuter train system suffered a blow when a crash killed nine and inflicted injuries on more than 80 additional passengers. Now, in a move that will likely presage many additional suits, the first personal injury lawsuits have been filed by passengers injured in the crash. Mother and daughter passengers Bernea Bell and Ivey Epps were on board the Red Line train 112 when it slammed into an idle train. The pair claim to have suffered significant injuries in the incident, and their suit lays blame on Metro officials for failing to inspect and regularly maintain the system’s brakes.

Have you or a loved one been injured in a vehicle crash? If so, we can help. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.