It is well-known that alcohol use is a factor in as many as 20 to 30% of traffic accidents involving a fatality or serious injury. Although the statistical data is less conclusive, it is estimated that alcohol impairment / intoxication is involved in a similar percentage of ...
It is estimated that there are about 100 deaths each year that can be directly linked to recreational SCUBA diving, and a smaller number of deaths are ...
Although most people think of drowning accidents in the context of recreational swimming, certain occupations are associated with an increased risk of ...
The recent damages, and deaths, caused by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have once again reminded us that many deaths occurring during severe weather are ...
In Flood Emergencies, Must I Obey a Mandatory Evacuation Order?
By now, everyone has seen the news reports concerning the severe damage along the Texas coastline caused by Hurricane Harvey. At the Doan Law Firm, we ...
Illnesses acquired while swimming are a growing problem, says drowning accident lawyer. Although accidental drowning deaths and near-drowning injuries ...
It’s no secret that newspaper editors and television news anchors love a story with a happy ending. It’s also no secret that there are more than a few ...
Ten Family Members Dead after Drowning Accident Caused by Arizona Flash Flood
What began as a family outing in the high country of central Arizona on the afternoon of July 15th became a family tragedy when a flash flood smashed ...
Liability and Drowning Accidents During Military Training Exercises
In a previous post , a drowning accident discussed the issue of liability for deaths that occur during floods. In today’s post, the drowning accident ...