Church sued after boy loses foot on youth boating trip
A lawsuit alleges negligence by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after a 12-year-old boy's foot was severed in a 2022 boating accident. His 14-year-old brother performed a rescue.
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Martha's Vineyard Fisherman and Wife Drown in Boating Tragedy
A beloved Martha's Vineyard fisherman, Roy Scheffer, 77, and his wife Patricia Bergeron, 69, drowned after their scalloping boat capsized in severe weather. Read the full story of this community tragedy.
Martha's Vineyard couple drown in New Year's Day boating accident
Roy Scheffer, 77, and Patricia Bergeron, 69, drowned after their scalloping boat capsized off Edgartown. The community mourns the loss of two pillars. Read the full story.
Parents sue school after son killed in car park accident
The parents of Cosmo Silverman, 15, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Campbell Hall school in Los Angeles, alleging negligence led to their son being fatally pinned by an SUV.
5-year-old boy dies in Japan ski resort travelator accident
A five-year-old boy has died after his arm was trapped in a moving travelator at a ski resort in Hokkaido, Japan. The incident has raised serious safety concerns.
Man dies in McDonald's drive-thru 'freak accident'
A 69-year-old man died after being pinned by his own vehicle at a McDonald's drive-thru in Nebraska. An employee was also injured. Read the full report on the tragic incident.
Bride's wedding night horror after 25ft hotel window fall
A bride suffered catastrophic injuries, including a collapsed lung and fractured pelvis, after falling from a hotel window on her wedding night. Read the full court details.
Mum killed by leaping stingray in Florida Keys
A family holiday turned to tragedy when a 57-year-old mother was killed instantly after a giant spotted eagle ray leapt from the sea and struck her face. Read the full story of this freak accident.
Boston school bus death of five-year-old avoidable
Footage reveals Boston school bus driver's distraction led to fatal accident killing five-year-old Lens Arthur Joseph. Read the full investigation details.
Drunk Captain Jailed for Killing Bloomsbury CEO in Boat Crash
Speedboat captain Elio Persico sentenced to nearly five years for manslaughter after a collision that killed Bloomsbury USA president Adrienne Vaughan. Read the full story.
Boy, 6, hits head on bridge in viral sunroof video
A six-year-old boy suffered a lucky escape after hitting his head on an overhead barrier while leaning out of a car's sunroof. The incident, caught on video, has sparked major road safety concerns. Read the full story.
Farm fined £50k after worker killed by missing screw
A Cumbria egg producer fined £50,000 after Alban Watts was strangled by machinery. HSE found a missing 50p screw could have prevented the tragedy. Learn about workplace safety failures.
Teen dies in workplace tractor accident in Cambridgeshire
A 19-year-old girl, Žavinta Petrašiūtė, has died after a tragic industrial accident involving a tractor at Pretoria Energy in Cambridgeshire. Police and HSE are investigating. A fundraiser has been set up to support her family.
South Korea ferry runs aground after phone distraction
A South Korean ferry carrying 267 people ran aground after the helmsman was distracted by his phone. All passengers were safely rescued. Read the full report.
Petrol station inferno: Smoker's match ignites fuel
Shocking CCTV footage captures the heart-stopping moment a discarded match at a UK petrol station nearly caused catastrophe, as friends narrowly escape a fiery explosion in hair-raising close call.
Author Christopher St John's agonising death revealed
The tragic medical negligence case that led to the painful death of acclaimed author Christopher St John, whose final days were marked by unimaginable suffering in a US hospital.
Trump sued over golden escalator fall injury
Ex-US President Donald Trump faces legal action after a woman claims she suffered severe injuries from falling on the infamous golden escalator at Trump Tower, alleging negligent design and maintenance.
Widow's anguish after husband crushed by West End urinal
Exclusive: Heartbroken widow speaks out after her husband was killed by a collapsing urinal during maintenance work at a prestigious London theatre, as safety investigation continues.
Care home wheelchair users perish in boat tragedy
Exclusive court testimony reveals how disabled care home residents, including several in wheelchairs, met their tragic fate during a catastrophic boat excursion that turned deadly on the water.
Parents sue sailing club after daughter's leg amputated
A family is taking legal action against a Miami sailing club after their 12-year-old daughter suffered catastrophic injuries requiring leg amputation when she became entangled in a boat's propeller during a training session.
NHS negligence bill hits £60bn - bigger than nuclear cleanup
Shocking report reveals NHS medical negligence liabilities have quadrupled to £60 billion - exceeding Britain's nuclear decommissioning costs and creating one of government's largest financial burdens.
NHS negligence liabilities hit record £60bn
Shocking new figures reveal the NHS's clinical negligence liabilities have skyrocketed to £60 billion, driven by a dramatic surge in maternity care compensation claims that threatens the health service's financial stability.
Family's Pomeranian drowns in Norfolk Broads boating tragedy
A family's peaceful fishing expedition on the Norfolk Broads ended in heartbreak when their cherished Pomeranian, Lola, fell overboard and drowned despite desperate rescue attempts.
Bradford Hospital admits failings in baby brain damage case
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has admitted liability after multiple care failures led to a baby suffering permanent brain damage during birth at Bradford Royal Infirmary.
Teenager killed in North Carolina boat party tragedy
A community is in mourning after 15-year-old Hannah Hilinski lost her life in a devastating boating accident during a late-night party on the Cape Fear River, with investigations ongoing into the tragic circumstances.
Fatal boat crash on Parramatta River claims local man
Tragedy strikes Sydney's waterways as Shane Florio dies in horrific boat collision on Parramatta River, leaving family and community devastated.
Paramedics sacked after CPR failure in custody
Two Dayton paramedics have been terminated following an internal investigation that found they neglected to provide crucial CPR to a restrained Black man during a medical emergency, raising serious concerns about emergency response protocols.
Worker Crushed by Machine at Palermo's Pizza Factory
A devastating industrial accident at a Palermo's Pizza factory in Wisconsin has claimed the life of a worker, who was tragically crushed by a dough machine. The incident has prompted a major investigation by OSHA.
Speedboat Killer Jack Shepherd Jailed for Thames Tinder Crash
Notorious speedboat killer Jack Shepherd is back behind bars after a reckless joyride on the Thames with a Tinder date ended in a dramatic crash. The convicted murderer, already serving time for the death of Charlotte Brown, faces new charges for endanger
Pensioner's pothole agony: Council denies shattered ankle claim
A 72-year-old man's life is turned upside down after a deep pothole in Westminster leaves him with a shattered ankle. Despite the severity of his injuries, the local council has shockingly rejected his compensation claim, sparking outrage over the state o
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