June 10th, 2010

Bodies misplaced at Arlington National Cemetery

images2Some of the nation’s military dead may have been misplaced or misidentified at Arlington National Cemetery outside Washington. The U.S. Army acknowledged the problem today.

Funerals at Arlington National Cemetery are marked by somber ceremony and meticulous care. But the Army inspector general’s report today found at least 211 sets of remains have been misidentified or unaccounted for out of the 300,000 grave sites. If your loved one’s body has been misplaced at Arlington National Cemetery please call Arlington National Cemetery lawyer Henry Gare at 1-888-360 4529. All consultations are free and confidential.

Posted in Funeral Home, Cemetery and Cremation Mistakes | No Comments »

June 5th, 2010

Morgue mix up leads to cremation of wrong baby

images-1The body of a 14-month-old boy was cremated by mistake in a morgue mix-up, leaving distraught family members critical of the coroner, who has apologized, placed an employee on leave and began making procedural changes.
An initial review indicated the body of Jaylen Talley was released to the wrong funeral home because a forensic technician did not follow proper procedures, which include opening the body bag, looking at the body and matching up paperwork with toe and ankle tags, Franklin County Coroner Jan Gorniak said.
The cause of death is still pending for Jaylen, whose family said he died May 18 after suffering breathing difficulties since birth. The body was picked up from the morgue the following day and cremated in place of a dead 22-day-old boy whose family wanted cremation.
Gorniak learned of the mistake Sunday after her office called to find out when the funeral home would be picking up the body of the younger child and was told it had already done so.
Jaylen’s relatives had been planning to bury him in a tiny white tuxedo. The coroner went to their home to explain what had happened. If your loved one has been wrongfully cremated be sure to contact an experienced cremation mistake lawyer.

Posted in Funeral Home, Cemetery and Cremation Mistakes, Uncategorized | No Comments »

May 30th, 2010

Bike to Work Day in Jacksonville

imagesAs a Jacksonville bicycle accident lawyer it is nice to see an effort to make it safer to bike in our city. It’s national Bike to Work Day, and police will escort three groups of cyclists on roads leading into downtown from locations in Arlington, Southside and Westside to Hemming Plaza. Meant to highlight cycling as an alternative way to commute, Jacksonville’s version of the annual ride has provided a chance for the city and its cycling community to gauge progress.

Opinion splits on whether the situation is getting better.

The League of American Bicyclists awarded Jacksonville honorable mention in its 2009 list of bicycle-friendly communities. Bicycling magazine ranked Jacksonville as one of the three worst cycling cities in America in this month’s edition. If you have been in a Jacksonville bicycle accident be sure to call an experienced Jacksonville bike accident attorney.

Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

May 11th, 2010

Brass cemetery vases stolen from South Florida cemetery

images-2Cemetery desecration continues in Florida. A Royal Palm Beach man has been charged with stealing more than $14,000 worth of brass cemetery vases.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office reports that 29-year-old Shaun Beasley was arrested Friday after trying to sell the vases to a local recycling company.
The vases were reported stolen Thursday night from the Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery. A detective began calling recycling companies Friday and learned that two men had offered to sell 70 vases to one of the companies.
Surveillance footage of a license plate at the cemetery led detectives to Beasley. A search of his home allowed deputies to find 61 vases, worth about $230 each.
Beasley was charged with theft and dealing in stolen property. He was being held on $5,000 bail. If your loved one has been the victim of cemetery desecration be sure to call an experienced cemetery lawer.

Posted in Funeral Home, Cemetery and Cremation Mistakes | 11 Comments »

April 24th, 2010

Jacksonville motorcycle accident fatalities down

images-1As a Jacksonville motorcycle accident attorney it was refreshing to hear the recent news on Jacksonville motorcycle accidents. On Thursday, the Governors Highway Safety Association, which represents state highway safety offices throughout the United States, released a report that found motorcycle fatalities dropped by 10 percent nationwide and 27 percent in Florida. It is the first time motorcycle deaths have dropped nationwide since 1997.

GHSA Chairman Vernon Betkey said the economy played a role with fewer people riding, but also said state highway safety programs and law enforcement deserve some of the credit.

According to statistics from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Florida saw a four percent decrease in motorcycle fatalities in 2008 and a 24 percent decrease in 2009. Before 2008 fatalities had gone up every year from 2004-07.

Posted in Motorcycle Accident | No Comments »

« Older Entries
Newer Entries »
Contact
1-888-360-4LAW (4529)
Free Initial Consultation