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The National Transportation Safety Board, NTSB, has issued its final report on the cause of the catastrophic plan crash that claimed the life of diet guru and religious leader Gwen Shamblin and six other people on board a Cessna C501. The plane, enroute to Palm Beach, crashed within minutes of its takeoff from a regional airport in Tennessee. The plane was piloted by Shamblin’s husband, actor Joe Lara, best known for portraying the title character in the 1990s television program…

Spending an afternoon at an amusement park with your loved ones can be an incredible experience. From riding exhilarating rollercoasters to enjoying creative shows and good food, there’s something to keep just about every amusement park visitor entertained. However, on rare occasions, a joyous occasion can turn tragic when an unexpected accident occurs. Although major amusement parks tend to be safe for both employees and visitors alike, many venues have had their fair share of serious incidents. In this study,…

People die every day on the road in Texas due to preventable car accidents. According to TXDOT data, in 2021 in Texas, one person died every two hours, and a reportable crash occurred every 57 seconds. At The Doan Law Firm, we realize that a fatal car accident can occur anywhere, at any time.  We also understand that these crashes significantly alter the lives of the victim’s family and everyone else involved. Because of this, we wanted to identify the…

A 62-year-old woman lost her life in a horrific accident in a hotel parking lot in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida. The woman has not yet been identified by officials, pending notification of her family. The woman was crossing the parking lot at the Beach Haven Inn when she was run over by a forklift. According to a witness, the forklift operator could not see the pedestrian because he was carrying a large, perhaps even oversized, load of building materials. The…

Two workers were killed and three others were injured in a devastating Medley, Florida industrial explosion that occurred on Tuesday morning, February 21, 2023. The deadly blast occurred at 8:40 a.m. at a welding facility in Medley, a community located 14 miles northwest of Miami. When the massive explosion occurred, a huge ball of fire could be seen from a great distance rising over the industrial site. This was followed by an ever-expanding, billowing cloud of thick black smoke spread…