LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – A 3-year-old girl whose skull was fractured by a line drive during batting practice at Dodger Stadium was scheduled for surgery on Tuesday. The accident that caused the surgery occurred Monday when Dodgers catcher Russell Martin hit a line drive in the stands near third base. It hit the girl and knocked her unconscious according to Dodgers spokesman Joe Jareck. The girl was sitting with her father at the time and he rushed he to the first aid station. The Fire Department subsequently transported the girl to ...
ENCINITAS, CALIFORNIA – A bus rider called the Sheriff’s Department Tuesday when he thought the driver was under the influence of alcohol. Deputies stopped the bus, route 309 from Oceanside to Encinitas, at around 4:30 p.m. The bus was heading east on Encinitas Boulevard near Calle Magdalena at the time. According to the Sheriff’s Department, the deputies determined the driver showed signs of being under the influence of alcohol. They subsequently conducted field sobriety tests. Based on the results of those tests, the 40-year-old driver was booked on suspicion of driving ...
Hiring a Seattle Construction Accident Attorney Could Save Your Future
When you think of construction sites, you tend to think of danger. There are large pieces of heavy machinery, unstable surfaces, and plenty of noise ? all of which can combine into a major construction accident. Construction accidents are far more common than you could ever imagine, and unfortunately, most of them are also very serious. From severe burns and lacerations, to paralyzing accidents, the realm of construction accidents that a construction accident attorney is varied.
The worst thing that you could possibly do after any kind of construction accident is to sign any papers or accept a settlement early on. Because many construction accidents are so severe and have long-term effects, both mentally and physically, you may find yourself in a settlement that does not cover all of your costs over the course of your lifetime. An experienced construction accident lawyer will make sure that you get what is due you, both now and in the future.
The range of injuries that have occurred at construction sites are about as varied as you could possibly imagine. Even a minor injury on a construction site can sideline an employee and the entire project for months, if not years. Therefore, it is in the best interest of the employer (not the employee!) to pursue an immediate settlement and get everyone working again. For the employee, though, who is unclear as to the repercussions of his or her injuries, a quick settlement might not be in their best interest.
Finding a construction accident attorney who has experience with specific construction accidents is also important. Although you may already have another attorney, you need one that has the background and connections to make sure that you get the most you can for the injuries that you have suffered. Most construction accident lawyers have experience on construction sites, know how equipment should work, and are also well versed in the safety laws of your state. By putting them to work for you, you will have more time to concentrate on getting healthy, while your lawyer is working on your case. Your first priority is to you and your family, and by hiring an experienced Seattle construction attorney, you will be able to do just that.