Indiana Injury Lawyer Blog

An Indiana construction worker drowned under a Wabash, Indiana street on January 27, 2009. Stephen A. Walls, an employee of Environmental Construction, Inc., was working in a water main access pit when he was pinned by equipment and water from a nearby leak filled the space.

Despite attempts by Mr. Walls, he was unable to free himself from the pit. Workers at the scene were unable to rescue him from the water main access trench. The pit was drained and he was rushed to a local hospital but he was pronounced dead on arrival. The final cause of death is pending autopsy.

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In a January 15, 2009 press release, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of Simplicity’s Rainforest Portable Play Yards. These products are sold in major department stores, including Wal-Mart, Target, and Toys-R-Us. Manufactured in China and sold under the company name, Simplicity for Children, with a Fisher-Price logo, these play yards pose a hazard to children in Indiana and around the country due to the unexpected collapse of the side railing. This collapse can cause entrapment and serious injury to young children.

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Today's front page for CNN's website draws attention to an issue highlighted here last December (Indiana Residents Risk Personal Injury in Local Pools). Indiana pools must have new safety drains in place before they open for business or risk being shut down. This is according to the The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act signed by President Bush on December 19, 2007.

The news reports from Gary, Indiana tell of another tragic accident involving a commuter train and a conversion van. In this case, the driver of the van went around lowered crossing guards, ignoring the flashing warning lights that were activated to prevent traffic from crossing the tracks. The driver’s attempt to beat the oncoming train resulted in the fatal collision. The impact ejected him from the vehicle and caused his unfortunate death.

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Indiana winter weather is unpredictable and road conditions change quickly when the snow and ice begin to fall. Traveling to and from family events, work and school can be treacherous if you are not properly prepared. This last Friday, three Indiana residents in Hamilton County were killed because of icy conditions.

By taking a few simple precautions, you may avoid some minor inconveniences and serious injuries.

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The FDA released a new warning concerning antiepileptic medications and an increased risk of suicide. The FDA will mandate that more than 30 medications prescribed for seizures must carry additional warnings of the increased risk. The agency also released a statement directing physicians to inform patients and their families about the medications. Physicians in Indiana should be receiving these notices very soon.

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