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A monster truck show at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia (VA) took a turn for the worse when one of the trucks ran over the announcer of the show.
The announcer, Ken Dickenson, is being treated at the University of Virginia Medical Center but there's no word as to how bad his injuries are. Considering the size and sheer power of a monster truck, the chances of serious injury are higher than average.
The question everyone seems to be asking is, "How could something like this happen?" No definitive answer has been provided. It appears there was miscommunication, poor coordination, and possibly even negligence among the management at JPJ Arena.
Shawn Metcalf, one of the spectators at the event, said JPJ management should make safety a top priority. "What they should do is make some changes and implement a safety program, get some help from the outside or whatever to come up with some solutions and ideas that would prevent it from future problems," according to dailyprogess.com.
Sadly, this isn't the first time a monster truck accident has occurred. In fact, these types of accidents have resulted in tragic consequences. A promoter was killed after a monster truck ran over him in Madison, Wisconsin back in January of 2009, according to CNN. In addition, a six-year-old boy was killed by debris during a monster truck show in Tacoma, Washington.
There needs to be some type of safety oversight at these events. Suffering a loss of life or serious injuries at a monster truck show is unacceptable.
About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and have experience handling truck wreck cases. Check out our truck accident case results and our free consumer guide on what to do if you get involved in an accident with a commercial truck.
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Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been named to the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009 and included among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Jim and Rick have been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010. Fewer than 5 percent of practicing lawyers receive this honor.
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About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and have experience handling truck wreck cases. Check out our truck accident case results and our free consumer guide on what to do if you get involved in an accident with a commercial truck.
We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia, including Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Newport News, VA, if you've been seriously hurt by someone else's carelessness.
Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been named to the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009 and included among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Jim and Rick have been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010. Fewer than 5 percent of practicing lawyers receive this honor.
In addition, our VA injury law firm was the first in the commonwealth to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms, and we have the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer ranking organization. The rating indicates we have a reputation for preeminent legal skill.
While not every injury case meets our criteria, we offer a free initial confidential consultations. Call us toll free at (800) 752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a message so we can get back to you.
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