Accidental Contact With Paving Machine Control Lever
Thomas J. Cocchiola, PE, CSP :::: Case Synopsis: A paving machine operator sustained injuries resulting in a partial leg amputation after he parked the machine, decelerated its engine and placed…
Puerto Rico Ocean “Drownings” Settle
Dr. Tom J. Griffiths / Aquatics :::: Recently, two ocean deaths involving high profile hotel beach resorts in the Caribbean, settled for relatively modest awards. Both cases involved two different…
Evaluating Testimony in a Motorcycle/Pothole Collision
Curt M. Beloy, P.E.; Motorcycle Safety / Collision Reconstruction :::: Case Synopsis: A motorcyclist lost control of his motorcycle, resulting in a single-vehicle crash. No other vehicles were nearby. The…
Predemolition Fall: Common Scenario
Jon J. Pina, MS, CSP, Safety, Health, Environmental :::: Case Synopsis: While walking through the building, a company official was instantly killed when the stairwell he was descending collapsed. He…
The Frozen Turkey and the Plastic Grocery Bag
Richard F. Lynch, Ph. D, Metallurgy & Materials Science :::: Case Synopsis: The plaintiff received a free turkey from a major supermarket chain. The bag had been vacuum packed in…
Golf Cart Not On “Par” With Course
R. Scott King, BSME :::: A pair of golfing buddies sustained moderate injuries when the cart they were riding in overturned on a long, descending cart path. After the incident,…
Another Pool Party Results in Drowning, Finger Pointing… and a Settlement
Tom J. Griffiths, ED.D :::: It is important to understand and appreciate that more than 50% of drownings in America occur during group pool outings, especially pool parties. This is…
Reconstructing Multi-Vehicle Collisions (a.k.a. “eating” an elephant)
Steven M. Schorr, PE :::: They typically happen in winter, during snow storms, when visibility and road conditions are poor. We are talking about multi-vehicle collisions. Not just three or…
A Common But Preventable Bicycle Accident
Johann F. Szautner, D.I.,P.E.,P.L.S. :::: Collision with an automobile is a hazard a bicyclist faces in an urban environment; however, it’s a relatively uncommon occurrence. A majority of bicycle accidents…
