A 64-year-old man was killed and two women survived after an enormous oak tree fell came crashing down onto a two-story home, as reported by the LA Times and multiple other news outlets. The tree—estimated to weigh around 100,000 pounds—fell on the home around 11 p.m.
Multiple news outlets reported that at least nine people suffered injuries after a balcony collapsed at a birthday party in Malibu on Saturday, May 8, 2021. The incident took place at an oceanfront VRBO rental property along Pacific Highway, about 20 miles from downtown Los Angeles. The homeowner had rented the home out for the weekend as a short-term rental, and the collapse was captured on a security camera of a neighboring home.
Thanksgiving is a time to come together around the table and take a moment to acknowledge what you are truly grateful for. Though Thanksgiving celebrations may be a bit unorthodox this year due to the global pandemic, the risk of accidents and catastrophic injuries will be at an all-time high during the holiday season.
Slip and fall accidents are one of the most common types of accidents that result in serious injuries that require extensive medical care and treatment. These cases are so common because falls can happen anywhere–from home, to work, to a restaurant. Specifically, these types of cases are referred to as premises liability cases because the premises owner may be responsible to the injured person.
Over 10,000 Michigan residents were forced to evacuate after both the Edenville and Sanford Dam breached, due to several days of heavy rain. Downtown Midland County and surrounding communities are now submerged under major flood waters.
