In June 2010, Ajia Brown of Uncasville, Connecticut was 8 years old when he was savagely mauled by two pit bulls at the property of a friend in Hanover, Pennsylvania.

Ajia and his mother had just arrived at Marjorie Nicholson’s home where her son lived in a separate house on the same property and kept two Pit Bulls, Angel and Midge, in a fenced yard.  Ajia went outside to catch fireflies at around 9 p.m. and the dogs started barking. He was assured they wouldn’t hurt him.

The dogs escaped and started jumping on him and licking him, but he became overwhelmed and he tried to run away, sending them into total attack mode. His mother, Elizabeth Brown, threw her body over her son to try and stop the attack, suffering many dog bites on her body as well.

Midge was shot dead by officers who arrived on the scene, and Angel, who had gone into the house, must now be muzzled in public.

Aija spent eight days in the hospital and, since then he has undergone 17 surgeries and 54 other medical procedures to repair the injuries from the attack by the dogs which tore off a large portion of his scalp and much of both ears. His face is permanently scarred.

A judge approved a $508,613 settlement between Ajia Brown and his mother, and the insurance company representing Marjorie Nicholson, the property owner. The policy limit was $500,000.

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An accident between two tractor trailers early on Friday morning led to the death of a truck driver and his dog.

According to State Police, the accident happened at 4 a.m. when one truck hit another tractor trailer when it was waiting in heavy traffic on the eastbound lane of the Interstate 84 just before exit 11. The driver of the truck which was moving, Warren Jefferson, 49, of Bath, Pennsylvania, was pronounced dead at the scene along with his dog, which was in the cab with him.

The other driver was 65 year old John Krupskas, of Dickson City, Pennsylvania only suffered minor injuries and was taken to Danbury Hospital.

According to Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire and Rescue, the cargo from both of the trucks, foam insulation and the other, paper products, spilled onto all of the eastbound lanes of the Interstate.

The eastbound lanes of I 84 were closed for around six hours for the cleanup operation and investigation to take place.

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According to the National Transportation Safety Board the number of Metro-North accidents over the last year – including the Bridgeport derailment that injured 65 people – was the result of a failure across the system to follow recommendations.

Acting chairman of the NTSB, the nation’s top safety investigator, Christopher Hart said at a press conference that all of the accidents were preventable, and the underlying cause of all of them was safety management problems.

The report from the NTSB discusses the five major Metro North accidents in less than a year which killed four people and injured more than 100.

The report not only blames Metro North but also the Federal Railroad Administration for failure to require them to follow the NTSB safety recommendations and for exempting them from inspecting tracks on foot every two weeks.

Newly appointed Metro-North President Joseph Giulietti acknowledged the NTSB’s criticism and said they would take the issues to heart and continue the safety improvements already implemented.

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A man was found unconscious behind the wheel of his car on Tuesday afternoon.

According to police, the wrecked black 2013 Nissan Altima was discovered at just after 2.15 p.m., off the shoulder of the roadway near the intersection of Eagle Road and Executive Drive in Danbury. The vehicle had gone into an embankment in a Danbury corporate park area and was found facing eastbound on Eagle Road and the driver was unconscious.

The police went on to say that Thomas Proulx, aged 66, of 34 Saint Mary’s Lane was taken to Danbury hospital in critical condition but was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival there.

The Danbury Traffic division is currently investigating the fatal accident and as yet no reasons have been forthcoming as to what occurred.

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On Friday morning an accident near Interstate 384 left one dead and one seriously injured

According to police, Emily Mills, aged 23, of the Wauregan section of Plainfield, and Thomas Hendel, 21, of Coventry, were driving eastbound in a Chevy Tahoe on Notch Road in Bolton at 2 a.m. It is not known who was driving although Mills was the owner of the vehicle. Whoever was driving misjudged a curve and lost control of the vehicle, which then hit a guardrail.

State police said that Mills and Hendel were both thrown from the vehicle and Hendel suffered fatal head injuries. Mills suffered injuries to her pelvis and ribs.

The intersection of Routes 6 and 44 was closed and all traffic on I-384 East was taken off at exit 5, until the road was reopened.

Police continue to investigate the accident.

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Electrical problem in the home can lead to house fires or electrocution, both of which can be fatal. There are some simple guidelines to ensure that accidents can be kept to a minimum.

Firstly don’t keep any electrical appliances which are damaged such as frayed cords, cracked housings or broken plugs. Replace or repair them or throw them away. Before you plug or unplug any appliances, turn off the power points and turn them all off when going to bed or when leaving home, including air conditioners, heaters and ovens or stove tops.

All appliances should have sufficient air circulating to ensure they do not overheat and exhaust fans should be kept clean and dust free. Any inflammable material should not be stored or kept near stoves, heaters or lamps or any other electrical appliance which generates heat.

Never use electrical appliance is areas where there is water, unless it is specially designed for that purpose and always use a licensed electrician to carry out all your electrical work and repairs.

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Vehicle fires can be very dangerous however there are some steps you can take to minimize your risk of vehicle fire.

Firstly you should drive safely and looked out for potential fire hazards such as downed power lines and try not to drive in electrical storms.

You should always have a fire extinguisher handy in your vehicle, not hidden away where it is hard to access. Ensure that it is especially for vehicle fires as it might be different from the one you have in your home.

Check that the inside of your vehicle is not full of paper trash and other debris which could cause a fire if someone drops a match onto it, or a spark from an electrical fault, and if a fire does start, a mass of paper and clutter will help it to spread.

Do not have flammables in your vehicle such as containers of gasoline or paraffin.

Make sure that if you install a new stereo system or other electronic devices that they are installed correctly as many fires are due to poor wiring.  Ensure that a qualified mechanic checks the vehicle wiring on a regular basis.

You should also ensure the fuel line, fuel injectors and gas tank are not leaking, more often the case in older vehicles.

And finally, check the battery is in good condition.

Just carrying out these few sensible precautions should greatly reduce the change of a vehicle fire.

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According to state police, a serious motorcycle crash closed part of Route 15 in Wethersfield for around six hours.

The accident happened near Maple Avenue just after midnight and four motorcycles were involved. The northbound side of the road was subsequently closed and people were taken to local hospitals.

According to the accident information released by state police, three of the motorcycles were totaled.

Those involved in the crash were identified by state police  as Devin Marques, 22, of Hartford; Jonathan Garcia, 27, of East Hartford; Lyzmarie Martinez, 20, of East Hartford; and Luis Vazquez, 23, of East Hartford.

The police worked to get the road reopened before the heaviest part of the morning commute and in the end it reopened around 6 a.m. Investigators and the accident reconstruction team also worked to try and ascertain what actually happened.

If you or a loved one was injured or killed in an accident involving negligence,  you may be entitled to monetary compensation for the pain, suffering, and debilitating injuries which resulted from your accident. Contact the Stamford pedestrian accident attorneys at Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP. We can help you recover the compensation you deserve. Call us at  (888) 244-5480 – or Click here for a free case evaluation.

Police believe that Jacita Candelario, aged 24, deliberately mowed down her boyfriend’s 46 year old ex girlfriend in a parking lot of 1245 Dixwell Avenue on Sunday morning.

The victim was riding her bicycle, when Candelario approached in her car travelling at high speed. In the vehicle with her were her boyfriend and her 6 year old daughter. She struck the victim head on and then fled the scene with the bicycle stuck to the underside of her car.

Moments later, police discovered Candelario and her vehicle on Newhall Street and she was subsequently arrested and charged with second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, second-degree criminal mischief and risk of injury to a minor.

Police went on to say that the victim was treated at Yale-New Haven Hospital for injuries to her neck, back and arm, and that Candelario is scheduled to appear July 29 in Superior Court in Meriden.

If you or a loved one was injured or killed in an accident involving negligence,  you may be entitled to monetary compensation for the pain, suffering, and debilitating injuries which resulted from your accident. Contact the Stamford pedestrian accident attorneys at Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP. We can help you recover the compensation you deserve. Call us at  (888) 244-5480 – or Click here for a free case evaluation.