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For many, United States has always been the land of dreams. Consequently, many people stay at US-Mexico border waiting to cross the US. They employ whatever means possible even to the point of risking their lives.
A Mexican mother and her 4 year old daughter had the same dream – to cross the border posing as vendors selling items to drivers about to cross the border.
However, the unfortunate happened. The child was hit by a Chevrolet Suburban and died at Chula Vista hospital.
The female driver who was a legal resident of the US claimed that she did not see the child walking beside her vehicle.
Mexican authorities said that their action against the driver would depend on the result of the investigation of the accident.
If the female driver would be found negligent, a wrongful death case may be filed against her for negligent driving.
The little girl’s loved ones may claim for damages because of her death. While no monetary value could ever replace her life, expenses incurred may at least be approximated.
Due to their age and understanding, children are more prone to dangers. Who would have known that even a stationary treadmill could kill a 4 year old kid?
Shockingly, a tread mill cord caused the death of Mike Tyson’s daughter, Exodus Tyson. Exodus’ older brother found her lifeless body. She was rushed to the hospital and placed on a life support but died the next day.
Investigations revealed that Exodus either “slipped or put her head in the loop of a cord hanging under the treadmill’s console” causing her to suffocate.
This incident has added to the boxing champion’s already tumultuous life. Tyson claimed that this was the most challenging battle he has yet to overcome this year after being hooked on drugs and alcohol.
Accidents especially on children happen regardless of who they are. The only question every time an accident happens is that who was at fault or negligent.
In this particular case, the treadmill manufacturer may be sued if the hanging cord should not suppose to hang. A product liability case may be filed against the manufacturer if negligence is found to have contributed to the child’s death.
In this complicated case, the assistance of a personal injury lawyer is advised. As news on product defects circulates us, it is an advantage to look at the treadmill for any possible manufacturing defects which may have contributed to the death of Exodus.
Sudden change in the direction of the vehicle should be carefully assessed so that drivers would not lose control over their vehicles and cause an accident that could potentially kill other motorists.
A recent accident in San Diego involves a California Highway Patrol motorcycle officer who was hit before he was caught under an out-of-control truck and was dragged 50 feet from the median he was originally standing on.
The unidentified officer along with another officer was reportedly investigating an earlier solo-vehicle crash on Tuesday morning when he was suddenly struck by a truck from the eastbound lane of Interstate 8 a few minutes before 9 a.m.
The 43-year-old driver, identified as Brian Joseph Andrews, apparently hit the median where the two officers were standing before he hit the parked BMW motorcycle and dragged it along with one of the officers.
The veteran officer sustained lung injuries and abrasions but was lucky to be alive as many accidents similar to this resulted to instant deaths.
This road accident is just one of the many examples of negligence that led to injuries and possible death of the very people who should only be investigating them.
It should serve as a reminder and a reason for people to be more cautious while on the road and driving along with other motorists.
Cases of dog attacks are high in the nation. Statistics show that most victims are bitten by a relative’s or a friend’s dog. This only proves that we must still be cautious even if the dog is owned by someone we know.
A recent incident in Bell Gardens shows the dangers involved in an animal officer’s job.
Officer Martha Muro was checking a house when two pit bulls broke-free and one of them attacked her. She reportedly lost a chunk of her thumb and sustained injuries.
Big dogs like pit bulls should be kept in a safe place where they cannot attack anyone going near the vicinity.
In the same manner, officers checking out animals that might be dangerous need to be more equipped and capable of defending themselves from attacks of big animals.
As one of the safest mode of air transportation, helicopters are often used for military trainings and missions. It is convenient to use as it provides lift without needing to move forward or using runways.
However, even great machines such as helicopters fail. An AH-1W attack helicopter known as “Super Cobra” crashed at east of San Diego. The crash killed two top pilots of 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit who were at their pre-deployment training exercise.
The crash ignited a brush fire but no other structures were harmed. Rescuers were told to stay away from the crash site due to unexploded ammunitions. Until a go signal from the Marine's explosive-ordnance-disposal unit, no ground crew could enter.
The cause of the crash was still undetermined. Investigators were trying to determine if the pilots made distress calls. As the deceased pilots were highly skilled, investigators were puzzled as to the cause of the crash. In fact, the pilots were trained to support ground troops while the helicopter was built to fight and destroy the enemy.
Helicopter crash, though not frequent, is unavoidable. Oftentimes, after extensive investigation, helicopter pilot is determined to be at fault. In other cases, defective helicopter parts or poor maintenance may also be the cause. In either case, an aviation crash case may be pursued against the negligent pilot or manufacturing company.
In aviation accidents, fault must be established. As it involved complex legal theories and remedies, an aviation accident lawyer is often necessary to initiate a plaintiff’s case or settlement.
