A tragic accident on January 4 resulted in the first boating fatality of 2011 in Maryland, according to The Baltimore Sun.
A 59-year-old man from Dorchester was working near Goose Creek and Fishing Bay, power dredging for oysters. He emptied the dredge and it did not drop back into the water, instead swinging towards the deck and striking him. He was knocked overboard.
Another man was onboard, but did not know how the boat operated, and called for help on the radio. He waved down two men working nearby, who pulled the unconscious man out of the water. By the time he was removed from the water, he had been in the water for about 10 to 15 minutes without a life jacket. Rescuers attempted CPR, but the man was pronounced dead at the hospital.
This Maryland boating accident fatality could have been prevented. One of the major causes of boating accidents in Maryland is a lack of boating experience. In this situation, the driver was an experienced boater, but his helper lacked any knowledge of the boat. Being out on the water with only an inexperienced mate can be dangerous. In addition, the man’s equipment failed. If a defect in the equipment led to the man’s death, the equipment’s manufacturer could be held liable in a wrongful death accident.
If you have been injured in a boating accident due to the negligence of another, you may be eligible to receive compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and more. Call the Maryland personal injury attorneys at Alpert Schreyer, LLC to schedule a free and confidential evaluation of your case. Our personal injury lawyers stand ready to help you. Call us today at 301-932-9777.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Tractor Trailer Driver Killed in Maryland Accident
The 39 year old driver of a tractor trailer was killed in Towson after his truck veered off the road and crashed into a vehicle parked on the shoulder according to abc2news.com. The driver was transporting a load of Calcium Carbonate from Pennsylvania to Baltimore.
The accident occurred about 4:30 a.m. on the inner loop of I-695 in Towson. Reports indicate that the truck veered off of the road, hit an unoccupied minivan on the road’s shoulder, overturned and caught on fire. The truck came to rest against a wall down an embankment about 100 feet away from the road.
All lanes of traffic were closed while the crash was being cleaned up. It was reported that the minivan on the side of the road was out of gas, and was legally parked. It’s unknown what caused the tractor trailer to leave the roadway. Police do not believe the driver was speeding or had consumed alcohol at the time of the accident and believe it is possible the driver could have either had a medical emergency or fallen asleep before the crash.
Studies have shown that each year in the United States, between 4,000 and 5,000 people are killed in accidents with tractor trailers. In addition, there is an average of 80,000 accidents with injuries involving large trucks each year.
Have you lost a loved one in a Maryland automobile or tractor trailer accident? If so, contact the Maryland wrongful death attorneys at Alpert Schreyer, LLC. Our team of highly trained Maryland personal injury attorneys have recovered substantial awards for our wrongful death clients and stand ready to help you. Call us today at 301-932-9997 or toll free at 866-444-6363 to learn more about your legal rights and options.
The accident occurred about 4:30 a.m. on the inner loop of I-695 in Towson. Reports indicate that the truck veered off of the road, hit an unoccupied minivan on the road’s shoulder, overturned and caught on fire. The truck came to rest against a wall down an embankment about 100 feet away from the road.
All lanes of traffic were closed while the crash was being cleaned up. It was reported that the minivan on the side of the road was out of gas, and was legally parked. It’s unknown what caused the tractor trailer to leave the roadway. Police do not believe the driver was speeding or had consumed alcohol at the time of the accident and believe it is possible the driver could have either had a medical emergency or fallen asleep before the crash.
Studies have shown that each year in the United States, between 4,000 and 5,000 people are killed in accidents with tractor trailers. In addition, there is an average of 80,000 accidents with injuries involving large trucks each year.
Have you lost a loved one in a Maryland automobile or tractor trailer accident? If so, contact the Maryland wrongful death attorneys at Alpert Schreyer, LLC. Our team of highly trained Maryland personal injury attorneys have recovered substantial awards for our wrongful death clients and stand ready to help you. Call us today at 301-932-9997 or toll free at 866-444-6363 to learn more about your legal rights and options.
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