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According to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Department, A plane crash in northwest Ohio killed four people on Saturday, January 12 at around 1 P.M.Many different agencies, including The Ottawa County Sheriff's Department, the Fremont Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol, and others responded to the scene of the crash.The crew of the twin-engine Cessna 340 announced their intention to land at the...

Hooker Furniture Corporation, in conjunction with the CPSCbunk beds because they pose a strangulation hazard to children.The bunk beds have gaps between parts of the upper bunk that could allow a child's body to pass through but not a child's head. This poses an entrapment or strangulation hazard to children and exceeds the space allowed by the federal bunk bed safety standard.The recalled bunk...

A CSX train derailed in northeastern Ohio in Painesville, starting a large fire and forcing about a half-mile area around the fire to be evacuated. The train was carrying toxic chemicals that spilled everywhere, although no injuries were immediately reported. Witnesses also reported seeing a tanker from the train explode, with flames shooting high into the air. The other hazardous chemicals in...

The U.S. FDA along with American Pie LLC has recalled 1440 cases of Marie Callender Turtle Pies with date codes 07 (11:45 up to 16:00 military time) 143. The product was shipped prior to the company receiving satisfactory bacteria levels in the pies.Consumption of these pies may lead to gastrointestinal illness, nausea, or vomiting. Pies are packaged in 28oz. boxes with the UPC code 12781...

Causes of Each DisasterAir Traffic Control Error6/13/1947 Leesburg, Virginia Pen Central Air11/11/1949 Arlington, Virginia Eastern /U.S. AF4/14/1958 Castel de Fels, Spain Aviaco7/21/1961 Shemya, Alaska Alaska, AL2/8/1965 New York, New York Eastern AL1/14/1970 Mt. Pumacona, Peru Faucett2/6/1970 Samarkand, USSR Aeroflot12/20/1972 Chicago, Illinois Delta/North...

Using a combination of information from government organizations, Smith Phillips - Trial Lawyers immediately investigates all the events and circumstances surrounding a major aviation accident. Depending on the crash, our investigation could include gathering published news articles surrounding the incident, the accident record of a particular aircraft, airline or airport, detailed weather...

The Federal government has created regulations regarding the liability to passengers injured while using a common carrier. A common carrier is one who represents to the public that its business is one of transporting persons or cargo from place to place for compensation, and such services are generally open to the public. Generally, commercial buses, ferries, trains, and airplanes are...

When you travel by air you should be aware of an increased risk of thrombosis. The condition has been dubbed "Economy Class Syndrome", as cramped seats suffered by economy passengers on long-haul flights make it difficult for blood in the legs to flow properly. It is a misleading phrase because people traveling first class, and even pilots have been affected. According to reports, three...

A toxic tort the legal terms for the harm that results from wrongful exposure of a harmful chemical or biological substance through ingestion, inhalation, skin contact, or skin absorption. Examples of toxic tort litigation include but are not limited to cases concerning lead paint (causes brain damage, especially in children), asbestos (causes lung cancer, restrictive lung disease), pesticides...

• If you ride a motorcycle, always wear a helmet. Helmets are your best defense against serious and fatal brain injuries.• In additions to your helmet, wear eye and fact protection. Many helmets have built-in visors or other face guards. Wear long pants, gloves, boots and a durable long-sleeved jacket.• Get licensed. All states require a motorcycle license.• Never drink alcohol...