Powerful, damaging winds were a known threat several days before and during the minutes leading up to the Indianapolis State Fair stage collapse. The potential for severe weather had been known...
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An outbreak of E. coli illnesses was traced to the Crossroads Petting Zoo at the 2004 North Carolina State Fair. In all, 108 children reportedly suffered serious diarrhea, and 15 of those came down...
A Kalamazoo, MI man died after strong winds caused a huge branch to crack off a tree and fall on top him. The accident happened on a Sunday afternoon in June 2008 when the man was taking a walk. The...
A parent volunteering at softball practice hit a line drive that struck the ten-year-old pitcher in the mouth, knocking out at least four teeth. Her parents filed a lawsuit for medical expenses...
A New York jury recently awarded damages greater than compensation sought in a personal injury lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed by an 89-year-old woman who suffered debilitating injuries from a slip...
Did you know that preventable injuries rank among the top 10 causes of death for people of all ages? Every year, thousands of people will sustain serious injuries or die from unintentional injuries;...
Everyone is looking forward to the winter holidays, whether they celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year, other religious or national holidays, or, simply, a winter 'break' with...
The Broadway musical, “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark will be the most expensive musical ever created. The show that has been in the making for six years; it was scheduled to open on December...
Halloween is only a few days away and that means kids will be dressed up walking door-to-door collecting treats. With all the excitement, people tend to forget a few simple safety tips resulting...
Do you have a dog? Do you have homeowners insurance? If you answered yes to both questions, listen up. According to the Insurance Information Institute, more than one third of all homeowners claims...
