Hedge Trimmer Malfunction
Case Summary: Plaintiff set out to trim his hedges using a battery-operated hedge trimmer. As he removed the blade guard, the trimmer started running while his thumb was in the…
Ambulance Mount Failure:
Improper Installation Increases Patient Injury
Case Summary: An ambulance service and their driver were named in a lawsuit following a crash that injured the patient being transported. The driver lost control of the vehicle, which…
Investigating Ladder Falls: Equipment Failure or User Error?
Falls from ladders result in approximately 15,000 injuries and about 400 to 500 deaths each year. While there are numerous factors that can contribute to a fall from a ladder,…
Aerial Error: Firetruck Ladder Case Study
Case Summary: At the scene of a fire, a firefighter climbed a truck-mounted ladder to adjust the flow of water to better direct it onto the fire. He ascended the…
