All articles tagged with #contractor negligence
Comedian Laura Clery says a 600-pound French-door fridge that wasn’t properly mounted toppled onto her at home, pinning her and nearly killing her while she cared for her two kids. She called 911, and three firefighters freed her; she survived with bruises and soreness and no broken bones. She plans to sue the contractors who installed the fridge for negligence and has publicly thanked the firefighters who saved her.
A homeowner in Mandarin, Jacksonville, experienced significant damage to his house after a tree-trimming accident. The incident was captured on video, showing a massive tree falling directly onto the two-story house. The homeowner had hired a contractor for the job, but the tree fell unexpectedly, causing multiple damages to the roof and other areas of the house. Fortunately, no one was injured. The incident highlights the importance of researching and verifying contractors' insurance and credentials before hiring them for potentially risky tasks like tree removal.