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Fatal Work Accident During Pool Construction | Lafayette Workplace Injury Lawyer

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Wednesday around 9:30am near South and Henry Street, a homeowner in Shadeland, IN ran to his backyard after hearing a loud crash. A team of construction workers from Purdy Materials had been busily working outside constructing the man a new in-ground pool. They were pouring concrete into the freshly dug hole when tragedy struck.

The loud crash the man heard was the massive concrete truck falling into the hole. ‘I ran outside and hollered to see if everyone was OK. But by their reactions, I could tell something was wrong,’ the homeowner later said.

And he was right.

Of the three workers pouring the concrete only two had managed to get out of the way when the soil embankment around the pool caved and the truck tipped. A 55-year-old West Lafayette man was left crushed under the incredible weight of the truck.

Lafayette Construction Worker Killed by Cement TruckAccording to the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Department, rescue workers were immediately called to the scene and after 20 minutes they were able to pull the man from the wreckage. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The homeowner, along with the deceased’s family, has been understandably affected by the tragedy. He stated, ‘I don’t know what to think anymore. We were excited about having a pool, but how can you have fun with the pool and not think about something like this?’

The driver of the cement truck wasn’t injured in the accident but was taken to Franciscan St. Elizabeth Hospital for a drug and alcohol test that is routine in fatal construction accidents.

This incident is the sixth workplace fatality in the Lafayette area in the last 12 months. The Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the case.

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Source. Lafayette Journal & Courier, “http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20120412/NEWS06/120412003/Worker-killed-when-concrete-truck-flips-sideways,” April 12, 2012.

Alcohol Citations on the Rise in Bloomington | Indiana Personal Injury Attorney

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Excise police in Bloomington are working hard to control alcohol-related incidents among college students. To curb over-drinking which leads to fatal car accidents and violence around the Indiana University campus, police have been citing more and more patrons of Bloomington bars near IU. The Indiana State Excise Police reported that in 23 Bloomington bars, 432 citations were given to 225 people in 2011.

The citations range from serving minors, illegal consumption, providing a false age, and possessing a fake ID.

One Bloomington bar, Kilroy’s Sports Bar, has seen alcohol violations double in the last six months. Many believe that the sports bar’s extra attention is in direct response to an underage IU student who disappeared last June after entering the bar with a fake ID.

An excise police spokesman claims there is no correlation stating, “Our enforcement in 2011 was consistent, before and after… We continued with the enforcement that we had done previously.”

The sports bar was cited after the student’s disappearance on counts of allowing a minor to loiter and for supplying a minor with alcoholic beverages. The case is still under review by the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission. The owner of the bar has stated that they “have worked hard with excise to try to curb the use of false IDs for underage drinking.”

Bars in Bloomington Receiving More CitationsUnderage drinking is a huge concern for Indiana excise police and Indiana University. Street Smart is a pedestrian and bike safety campaign that the University has recently expanded to tackle issues like safe sex, drinking, other personal safety concerns.

Excise police has also formed the Intensified College Enforcement (ICE) with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. ICE is dedicated to reducing underage drinking, especially with college students in Greencastle, Muncie, and Bloomington.

The hope is in curbing underage drinking, it will lead to a huge decline in all the harmful behavior associated with it like costly fines, car accidents from drunk driving, and assaults.

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If you’ve been injured by a drunk driver or an alcohol related accident you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Ken Nunn has represented injured victims throughout the state of Indiana. Ken Nunn’s statewide law office has a long history of protecting the rights of injured people. We’ll do everything we can to get you the help you need and the settlement you deserve.

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Source. Indystar.com, “http://www.indystar.com/article/20120331/NEWS02/203310364/Bloomington-sees-rise-alcohol-citations,” March 31, 2012.

Slip and Falls a Leading Cause of Indiana Injuries

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It may seem like just another clumsy moment, but slip and fall injuries can be serious and even deadly. Falling is one of the leading causes for injury among children and older adults.

Every day, about 8,000 children visit the emergency room with a fall-related injury, the CDC reported. That’s nearly 2.8 million children per year.

To protect your children, follow these tips from the CDC:

1. Check playground equipment to make sure it’s properly designed and has a soft landing surface below.

2. Use safety devices in your home like second-story window guards, stair gates and guard rails to prevent your child from a dangerous fall.

3. Your child may not like the way protective gear looks when he or she is playing sports, but make sure they always wear a helmet, wrist guards and knee or elbow pads when appropriate

4. If your child is playing around stairs or on a playground, supervise them at all times.

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The CDC also reported that more than 19,700 adults over 65 died in 2008 from an unintentional fall injury. Most of these falls turn deadly when the individual suffers a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, which accounted for 46% of all fatal falls in 2000.

If you are over 65 or have a loved one who is, share these tips from the CDC with them:

1. Exercise regularly. Exercises that focus on increasing leg strength and improving balance are especially helpful if their difficulty level is increased over time. If you are unable to perform strenuous exercise, try a Tai Chi program, which is gaining popularity with older adults.

2. Ask a doctor or pharmacist to review all medications you take so you’ll be aware of any side effects that could cause you to fall, like dizziness or drowsiness.

3. Get your vision checked at least once a year by a doctor and make sure your prescription stays up to date. Glasses with single vision distance lenses can help your vision while walking outside, and the better you can see, the less likely you are to fall.

4. Improve your home’s safety by reducing tripping hazards, installing grab bars in the bathroom and keeping all areas well lit.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall accident, call personal injury attorney Ken Nunn.

“When you are hurt in a slip and fall accident, the insurance company may try to give you a tiny check. If the insurance company offers you money, how will you know it’s fair?” asks Ken. “We’ll go after every dollar you deserve – every dollar.”

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Semi-Trailer Jackknifes on Icy I-69

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Indiana is no stranger to wintery weather, with snow falling on its southern end in an average of 14 inches a year, to 45 inches in the north, and everything in between. With snow and ice comes an increase in roadside accidents, and eastern Indiana got a little of both recently.

Roads were slick with melting snow and patches of black ice, often mistaken for harmless puddles, and one of the leading causes of a vehicle losing control during cold weather. All this lead to the eventual closing of a stretch of I-69 near U.S. 35 in Grant County last week.

A semi-truck was headed southbound down Interstate 69 when it jackknifed in the winter conditions, its trailer sliding out of control and ultimately tipping the entire rig on its side. All the southbound lanes were left blocked near the 58 mile marker as crews worked to remove the wrecked tractor trailer.

Indiana winter weather causes semi-truck accident

On roads and highways experiencing icy conditions, the chance of collisions with a semi-truck is dramatically higher, but the truck drivers can still be held liable for the accident even when snow and ice is a contributing factor, especially if considered to be driving too fast for conditions. Driving too fast for conditions is understood as driving at a speed greater than a practical standard for safe traveling.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reports that commercial vehicles should reduce their speed by half on snow-packed roads, and to even pull off the road entirely if the truck cannot be operated safely on icy roads. People in passenger cars should proceed with caution as well and be aware of the dangers of snow and ice, especially when traveling on highways alongside tractor trailers.

Indiana State Police reported adverse road conditions throughout other parts of the state during the recent snow fall with slide-offs in Hamilton County, and slippery roads in Madison County. Fortunately for the jackknifed semi in Grant County, no one was seriously injured and no other major accidents were reported.

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Over 60 People Injured, 50+ Arrested During Super Bowl Events in Indianapolis

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A blurred image of a crowd in Indianapolis IN during the super bowlMetro Police in Indianapolis say 51 people were arrested in downtown Indianapolis during Super Bowl festivities on Saturday, Feb. 4

The majority of the arrests, all made between 7:00 p.m. Saturday to 7:00 a.m. Sunday, were for fighting or alcohol-related offenses.

Twenty-five injuries were reported.

Department of Public Safety officials adjusted their security and crowd control plans Saturday after Friday night’s crushing crowds got out of hand.

Other crowd control-related injuries were reported on Friday, Feb. 3.

About 50 people were injured Friday night as an estimated 50,000 concert-goers flooded downtown streets for a free outdoor performance by the band LMFAO.

Two other people were injured Friday separate from the concert-going group. Indianapolis Public Safety Director Frank Straub said none of the injuries were serious, most involving shortness of breath or scraped knees.

Overwhelming “human gridlock” at Super Bowl village caused police to rethink crowd control Saturday on the eve of the big game.

The poor weather conditions Saturday might have had something to do with that.

There was bumper-to-bumper traffic on some streets heading into downtown, but as of 10 p.m., police had not reported any injuries or arrests.

Police made a total of 22 arrests Friday night, mostly for public intoxication. One police car was damaged after concert-goers climbed on top of it to get a better view of the stage.

To make more room for people downtown, police closed down some streets completely and others just to inbound traffic. Additional officers were stationed near Super Bowl Village.

Rumors of stampedes, stage collapses and gunshots abounded on social-networking site Twitter as crowds grew Friday, and Straub said Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officers investigated them all and found no problems. He said reports of officers using pepper spray, Tasers or force of any kind to control the crowd were all false.

Super Bowl Host Committee spokeswoman Dianna Boyce said despite its overwhelming size, the crowd was good-natured and caused few problems.

“It looked like a lot of people having a good time,” Boyce said. “When you have 200,000 people, you have to continue to keep everyone safe.”

Kaitlyn Blacha of West Lafayette and her friends went downtown to see LMFAO Friday night, but Georgia Street was already so packed that they couldn’t even see the stage. She said the crowd trying to get to the stage was mostly young, drunk, college-age kids. In the span of an hour, she was able to move about a block and was pushed from behind several times.

“At times, I was pinned so tightly I didn’t even have to hold my body up,” Blacha said. “Nobody could turn back. We were just stuck.”

Two Indianapolis Pedestrians Accidents

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This past Wednesday night, two Indianapolis residents were hit by cars in separate pedestrian accidents. One lost their life at the scene and the other is in critical condition.

According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, a woman was struck and killed by a car near Madison Avenue and East County Line Road at the Marion/Johnson County line around 7 p.m. The woman suffered massive trauma and rescue crews were unable to save her. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver that hit the woman is cooperating with police investigators.

The second pedestrian accident occurred less than one hour after the fatal accident. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department responded to reports of an accident at Lynhurst Drive and Seerley Creek Road, on the southwest side of the city.

Police said they found a semi-conscious teen with severe trauma and breathing trouble. The teen, 15-year-old Darius Queen, was riding his bicycle in the southbound lane of Lynhurst, in the Decatur Township, when he was struck by a southbound SUV. The impact threw Queen into the northbound lanes where a second vehicle struck him. The driver of the second vehicle fled the scene.

Queen was taken to the Wishard Memorial Hospital and is in critical condition.

Police are asking for anyone with information about the accident or the hit-and-run driver to come forward. They describe the second vehicle as a white Dodge Neon with a spoiler on the back and say it should show signs of damage to the front.

If you have any information about the pedestrian accident or Dodge Neon, please contact the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s Hit-and-Run Office at 317-327-6549 or Crime Stoppers at 317-262-8477 (TIPPS).

Indianapolis pedestrian accident fatal and severe injuriesIf you or a loved one has been hit by a car, truck, or other vehicle, contact the Ken Nunn Law Office. Ken has served the public as a personal injury lawyer in Indiana for more four decades. He has the knowledge and experience to get you the money you deserve for your pedestrian accident injuries.

If a loved one has died from being hit by a car or truck, an Indiana wrongful death lawyer can help you in filing a claim.

If you’ve been hurt in Indiana, don’t wait. Get a lawyer on your side.

As an Indiana personal injury lawyer, Ken Nunn has represented pedestrian accident victims and their families throughout the state, including Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Merrillville, Lafayette, Bloomington, Terre Haute, and Evansville.

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Large Railroad Accident Involving Hazardous Materials in Indiana

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This past Friday, three CSX freight trains derailed in Indiana, causing officials to evacuate residents from their homes in fear of hazardous materials and dangerous smoke.

A representative for the Porter County Sheriff’s Office said that the railroad accident occurred 11 miles northeast of Valparaiso, IN, around 1:15 p.m. A train that was stopped on the westbound tracks was rear-ended by a second train, derailing many cars from both. A third train, travelling eastbound on a parallel track, then struck the derailed cars. Many of the cars were empty but a number of them carried hazardous materials.

Of the six crew members, only two were taken to the hospital with injuries.

Indiana residents returned to their homes early Friday night, according to Porter County Emergency Management Director Phil Griffith.

Since the railroad accident involved hazardous materials and were on fire after the wreck, the National Transportation Safety Board sent out hazardous materials teams and investigators along with local firefighters and EMS.

railroad accident with hazardous materials in IndianaHazardous materials and smoke can lead to severe, life-altering injuries, and even death. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a railroad accident, you need to seek the help of an experienced personal injury lawyer.

Indiana railroad accident lawyer Ken Nunn has been fighting for the rights of injured victims for more than four decades. He has represented injured train accident victims in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Merrillville, Lafayette, Bloomington, Terre Haute, Evansville, and throughout Indiana.

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Indianapolis Area Hospitals Treat Severe Injuries After Multiple Accidents

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Last Friday, three people were injured in a crash in Miami County. According to the Indiana State Police, a roadblock had been set up, shutting down U.S. 31 to investigate a prior wreck, when a vehicle drove past the orange traffic cones and flashing emergency vehicles and smashed into an 18-wheeler. The accident occurred near the intersection of U.S. 31 and Miami County Road 1050 South, around 10:30 p.m.

Investigators are unsure why Troy Chamberlain, 33, of Peru, IN, disregarded the warning signs and drove his Pontiac through the road block. Chamberlain and another passenger, 28-year-old Frederick McCool, 28, of Louisville, were trapped in the front seat of his car and had to be removed. A third passenger, Kelly Mercado, 32, of Peru, IN, was in the backseat.

Chamberlain was initially taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital but was later airlifted to St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. McCool was airlifted to Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne after suffering a severe head injury. Mercado was treated for a back injury at St. Joseph’s Hospital and was later released.

Chamberlain is listed as being in critical condition but stable. No word yet on the condition of McCool.

Indiana State Police are still investigating in incident.

Another Indianapolis hospital cared for a separate severe injury in a single-vehicle crash that occurred early last Saturday morning.

According to a report by Greene County Sheriff’s Department, Beverly Cooper, 45, of Bloomfield, IN, suffered severe leg injuries and facial lacerations when her Nissan struck a utility pole off of State Road 157 north of County Road 325 north. The wreck occurred around 4:55 a.m.

Cooper had to be extricated from the vehicle by fire and EMS after being trapped inside. The Greene County Ambulance transported Cooper to Greene County Hospital; she was then airlifted to IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

According to a spokesman for IU Health Methodist Hospital, Cooper is listed in serious condition.

The accident is still under investigation.

Indianapolis hospital treats severe injuries after crashIf you or a loved one have suffered a severe injury in the state of Indiana, you should speak with a personal injury lawyer who will fight to get you the compensation you deserve for your injuries. Indiana severe injury lawyer Ken Nunn has over four decades of experience representing accident victims throughout the state, including Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Merrillville, Lafayette, Bloomington, Terre Haute, and Evansville.

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Volunteer Reading Tutors Needed for Indianapolis United Way’s ReadUP Program

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A little girl from Indianapolis reads on the floor of a living roomThe United Way’s ReadUP program benefits nearly 400 Indianapolis third-, fourth-, and fifth-graders. It connects kids with reading tutors multiple times per week. And it works! In many cases, ReadUP has expedited the rate at which children who are already behind in reading comprehension catch up to (and even surpass) the standard reading proficiency for their grade levels.

The program currently serves 17 schools and boasts about 1,000 volunteers.

But the number of locations the United Way hopes to add this year is going to increase by four– Indianapolis Public Schools 327, 105, and 94, and a Boys & Girls Club. This means the United Way will need about 250 new volunteers by the end of the month.

Additionally, the program needs more volunteers to service some of the locations it already has– nine schools currently lack adequate coverage by reading tutors.

If you are interested in becoming a reading tutor with the United Way’s ReadUP program in Indianapolis, visit the official website of the United Way of Central Indiana.

Indianapolis Weather Leads to Slick Roads and Multiple Semi Truck Accidents

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This morning Indianapolis commuters on I-65 faced snowfall and wind gusts of up to 30 mph. While most made it to their destinations without incident, many minor accidents and slide-offs were reported. The road conditions were also a contributing factor in three separate commercial truck accidents.

Indiana State Police Lt. Jay Janke described the conditions as “horrible”.

Indianapolis State Police from the Lowell Post reported responding to more than 35 calls from Thursday night through this morning. The accidents occurred in Indiana towns from Benton, Boone, Carroll, Clinton, Jasper, Lafayette, Marion, Tippecanoe, and White. Three of those accidents involved personal injuries.

Two jackknifed semi trucks in two separate accidents caused I-65 lane closures in Boone County near the I-865 interchange and near 71st Street.

A third commercial vehicle crash involved a tractor trailer and a state highway truck on U.S. 52, south of Lafayette.

A spokesman for the Indiana Department of Transportation said that there were close to 100 INDOT plow trucks out on Marion County highways and across the broader metro area.

According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, the conditions are expected to improve tonight.

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The Indiana State Police offer the following safety tips:

• Make sure your travel is necessary, then check the forecast

• Assure your vehicle has a full tank of fuel

• Carry a winter driving kit that should include blankets, flashlight, extra batteries, a brightly colored cloth, sand (or cat litter), shovel, candle, matches, non-perishable high-calorie food, first aid kit, and jumper cables.

• Have a cell phone and charger cord available.

• Slow down on snow/ice covered roads.

• Allow extra time to arrive at your destination.

• Clear all vehicle windows of ice and snow.

• Use extra caution when driving across bridges, underpasses, shaded areas and intersections where ice is slow to melt.

• Avoid abrupt stops and starts. Slow down gradually.

If you become stranded:

• Don’t leave your car. It’s the best protection you have.

• Tie a brightly colored cloth to your antenna.

• Roll down your window a small amount to allow fresh air in your vehicle.

• Keep the exhaust pipe free of blockage to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

• Don’t panic. An idling car uses approximately one gallon of gas per hour.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a commercial truck accident, you need the legal counsel of an Indiana big truck lawyer like Ken Nunn. For more than four decades Ken has represented injured victims in Indianapolis, Allen, Evansville, Vanderburgh, South Bend, Saint Joseph, Gary, Lake, Hammond, Bloomington, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, and surrounding Indiana areas.

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