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20
Dec

Maryland Boating Accident Leaves One Dead, One Injured, And Another Missing

December 20, 2011

The search is still on for a 25-year-old man who went missing in the Chesapeake Bay after his sailboat capsized near Sandy Point State Park. According to NBC-Washington, two other individuals were on the boat when it went down. One was a 40-year-old man who died shortly after being pulled form the frigid waters by Coast Guard Rescue Crews. The other was a 25-year-old woman who survived, but required treatment for hypothermia.

It was around 2:30 p.m. last Saturday when rescuers received a Mayday call from the boat saying that it was taking on water. When rescuers found the quickly sinking sailboat, only the middle-aged man and woman were found. The woman was treated for hypothermia by paramedics and released, while the man was taken to Anne Arundel Medical Center where he later died. The victims told crews there was another 25-year-old man with them when the boat went down. This information prompted a search of the area involving five different departments over a 62-square-mile area.

The search was called off Sunday due to bad weather, but promptly picked up Monday when the weather cleared.

All three victims were wearing life jackets at the time of the accident.

The Maryland Maritime Injury Attorneys with ChasenBoscolo say that wearing a life preserver is the best way to protect yourself from harm when on a boat. In fact, the Coast Guard says capsizing and falls overboard are the most reported types of fatal accidents, accounting for 59 percent of all boating fatalities.

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22
Nov

Three Maryland Residents Poisoned By Carbon Monoxide

November 22, 2011

As the weather cools and we begin to turn the heat on in our homes during chilly nights, we are reminded of the dangers carbon monoxide poses. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says every year, more than 500 deaths and 15,000 trips to the emergency room are on account of unintentional carbon monoxide exposure in the home.

Take the case of the Aspen Hill, Maryland, residents who were listed in critical condition after a gas leak at their apartment complex.  According to ABC 7 News, a faulty furnace in the building was discovered to be at fault for three residents who became ill after gas flooded their units. Rescue units from the Montgomery County Fire Department were dispatched to the scene, where they proceeded to evacuate all other residents and help those harmed by the poisonous gas. Firefighters said carbon monoxide levels had reached 700 parts per million (PPM) in the units–significantly higher than the 35 PPM needed to begin to feel the effects of the gas poisoning the body.

The best way to protect your home from dangerous gas leaks is to install carbon monoxide detectors in each room. The units should be placed within 10-15 feet of all bedroom doors in your home. Also, have furnaces inspected by your gas provider or technician before running the unit each year.

The Maryland Defective Product Lawyers with ChasenBoscolo hope you have a warm and safe fall! If you have been injured in accident no fault of your own, contact our lawyers today for a free initial consultation.

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27
Sep

DC Woman Injured By Exploding Toilet

September 27, 2011

A Washington, D.C. woman was injured on Monday when a toilet she was using exploded, causing her to receive severe injuries.

NBC-Washington reported the accident happened in the ladies room in the General Services Administration (GSA) building located in southwest D.C on the corner of 7th and D Street. The woman was using the restroom when the toilet suddenly exploded. D.C. Fire and EMS responded to the scene and later said that the woman was “seriously hurt.” The cause of the explosion is under investigation at this time.

9 News states that shortly after the accident GSA, employees in the building were sent a memo saying, “DO NOT flush toilets or use any domestic water. Due to a mechanical failure, there is high air pressure in the domestic water system that resulted in damage to the toilets. The engineering staff is working to correct the issue. We will announce when the issue is resolved.”

The Washington DC Personal Injury Lawyers at ChasenBoscolo understands that accidents can occur when you least expect them, but that doesn’t mean that you have to pay the price for someone else’s mistake. They can be contacted anytime for a no obligation discussion of your case, so that you may have your questions answered by an experienced, professional attorney.

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16
Aug

Fencing at Apartment Complex a Hazard for Residents

August 16, 2011

Have you ever been stuck somewhere you can’ get out of? It can feel like you are a prisoner and can quickly turn into a nightmare. That is how some residents in a Washington, D.C. apartment complex feel in their own homes sometimes because of a precarious fence that surrounds the complex. The fence may have even been responsible for the death of one resident, leaving others fearing for their own safety and that of their loved ones.

According to an article by NBC-Washington, it was around 2:30 in the morning when one female resident was abruptly awakened by a pounding on her door. She cautiously checked through the peep hole and saw that it was her neighbor. She opened the door and he came spilling into the room covered in blood. The woman immediately called 911 and rescue crews were on their way, but it took the responders extra time to find the one gate leading in and out of the vast apartment complex. By the time they made it to the victim, he had bled to death.

Several residents reported their cards stopping working, thus locking them in buildings and within the gate’s walls, prompting fears of the outcome if a fire was to break out and their card stopped working. Residents have since petitioned management for better fencing and access in and out of gates on the property.

The Washington, D.C. Defective Product Attorneys with ChasenBoscolo may be able to help you if you too have been injured, like these residents, because of a product malfunction at no fault of your own. Contact them for a free consultation of your case.

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21
Jun

Two Baltimore Teens Killed In Hit-And-Run Accident

June 21, 2011

TV 11 News reports that police and the state attorney’s office are investigating a hit-and-run accident that claimed the lives of two teenage girls in Baltimore, Maryland. The accident occurred around midnight on Monday of last week at the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and West Pratt Street. The girls, who were 16 and 17-years-old, were crossing the street as they walked home, when the driver of a Lincoln sedan cruised through the intersection and struck the girls, leaving them for dead in the middle of the road. The teens were transported to Shock Trauma, where they were later pronounced dead.

The driver of the Lincoln was later stopped by a Maryland Transportation Authority police officer for a non-related traffic violation. The officer noticed fresh damage on the vehicle and immediately contacted Baltimore police detectives. Authorities questioned the driver and a passenger, but released them. Charges may be brought against the pair later.

Wrongful death cases involving a hit-and-run accident can be very complicated and confusing for most people. The experienced Maryland Wrongful Death Attorneys with ChasenBoscolo Injury Lawyers may be able to help ensure those responsible for your loss pay for the damage they caused.

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4
Jun

Woman killed in Virginia construction accident

According to WTTG Fox 5, a female construction worker was killed in a Virginia construction accident on Friday night.

The woman was directing traffic at a construction work zone on Interstate 395 when a street sweeper hit and killed her in the Virginia construction accident.

Safety experts are concerned with the growing number of Virginia construction accidents that are occurring and expect more, because of the increased number of roadside projects funded by the stimulus package.

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Feb

College student killed in Maryland auto accident

February 10, 2009

The Baltimore Sun reported a Maryland auto accident in which a 19-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run on Friday night.

The man was in a Chevrolet Cavalier with four other college students from McDaniel College when they were involved in the Maryland car accident.

A Ford pickup truck rammed into the back of the car on West Main Street and then left the scene of the Maryland auto accident.

The 19-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene of the Maryland auto accident. The other four students suffered non-life threatening injuries and were taken to a hospital to be treated.

Police are searching for the Ford pickup truck that caused the Maryland car accident.

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The Maryland auto accident lawyers at ChasenBoscolo can help if you have been injured in a car accident.

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3
Feb

Maryland auto accident kills one teen and injures another

A Maryland auto accident claimed the life of a 17-year-old boy and injured another 17-year-old boy on Sunday afternoon, as reported by Baltimore Sun.

One of the teens was driving a Toyota Camry on Viers Mill Road when he lost control of the car, causing the Maryland car accident.

The car hit a curb, drove down an embankment, and then hit a tree. The car was split in half as a result of the Maryland auto accident.

Although both teens were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the Maryland car accident, the passenger was thrown from the car and was pronounced dead. The driver was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover from his injuries.

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Jan

Man in critical condition after Maryland auto accident

January 27, 2009

A Maryland auto accident on Saturday morning left one man dead and another man in critical condition, as reported by Baltimore Sun.

A 21-year-old man was under the influence of alcohol when he driving his car south on Route 32.

The intoxicated driver who caused the Maryland car accident was killed when he crossed over the double yellow line on a curve and hit a pickup truck head-on.

The 60-year-old man who was driving the pickup truck was critically injured as a result of the Maryland auto accident and is still recovering from his injuries at Maryland Shock Trauma Center.

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