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Accident Involving Tanker Truck Carrying Pesticide Raises Environmental Hazard Concerns
A recent tanker truck accident in Fairchild, Wisconsin, raised alarms over possible wetland contamination after the truck rolled over onto the side of the road and spilled pesticide. The Sept. 17 incident occurred when the truck driver swerved to avoid a deer, WQOW reported. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources helped with the cleanup process and
Building Owner’s Lawsuit Blames Engineering Firm for Deadly Collapse
The owner of a 116-year-old building that partially collapsed earlier this year is taking legal action against the engineering company that allegedly failed to recognize that the building was unsafe, according to reports. The apartment building in Davenport, Iowa, partially collapsed on May 28, tragically killing three men and injuring several others, including one woman who needed a leg amputation
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Boxes of french fries spilled onto Interstate 15 in Provo, Utah, on June 18 after a semi-truck hit a light pole on the median and overturned. The driver suffered minor injuries in the crash, which temporarily shut down four southbound lanes and two northbound lanes as fries and packaging debris were strewn across both sides of the interstate, Fox 13…
The social networking site Twitter is the target of a $250 million lawsuit recently filed by a group of 17 music publishers over alleged copyright infringements. According to a June 14 report from Forbes, the lawsuit was filed by the National Music Publishers’ Association and seeks up to $150,000 for each of the 1,700 songs that Twitter is claimed to…
During this webinar, our experts gathered for a discussion on the current state of the Transportation Insurance Market. Watch as our panel discusses the competitive landscape, challenges, opportunities, and tips for agents and brokers. https://vimeo.com/836674623/9739b58aec?share=copy
Approximately 500,000 gallons of wastewater that had not been fully treated leaked into the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, earlier this month after a malfunction at a sewage treatment facility. The incident, which began at Tryon Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, prompted officials to issue an advisory urging residents to avoid the waterway for 48 hours due…
As recreational boating season kicks into high gear around the country, new statistics are a reminder to play it safe, especially in states like Florida where more people are out on the water. Reports show that Florida leads the nation in boating accidents and the number of fatalities is on the rise, followed by Texas, California, and Missouri, the Citrus…
In an increasingly litigious society, architects and engineers are among the professionals who face a consistent risk of being sued over alleged errors and other claims. To learn more about the importance of Architects & Engineers Insurance, Crain’s Content Studio spoke with Matt Baxter, Vice President, Broker, Professional Liability, Burns & Wilcox Brokerage. What are the greatest risks facing architects…
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