Phantom
05-05-2004, 11:03 PM
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We have posted an updated article with regarding the tragic death of Brookline, MA FF “Buzz” Gross. There is a sad link between FF Gross’s death and a similar case, also involving the Brookline FD, that ended up w/a lawsuit that ultimately prompted apparatus manufacturers to redesign the vehicles to prevent related accidents. Joseph M. Tynan Jr., a Brookline FF who was permanently disabled when he fell off the apparatus in Brookline 22 years ago, brought about the change through a lawsuit. He struck his head on the street when he fell, and after a subsequent seizure, he functioned at the level of a child, according to family. Tynan died in 2002. His accident happened in 1982, while standing behind the jump seat on Brookline's Engine 4 on a routine run, Tynan fell off as it made a sharp left. In 1985, a Boston jury found the Wisconsin fire engine manufacturer, Pirsch, liable for Tynan's injury, and the insurance company settled for $4.8 million. The settlement remains the largest recovery for a firefighter injured in the line of duty. Go to www.FirefighterCloseCalls.com and scroll down on the home page “News/Updates” for the entire article and some related suggestions so this particular LODD can go away.
Take Care-BE CAREFUL,
BillyG
The Secret List 5-5-04
FirefighterCloseCalls.com
We have posted an updated article with regarding the tragic death of Brookline, MA FF “Buzz” Gross. There is a sad link between FF Gross’s death and a similar case, also involving the Brookline FD, that ended up w/a lawsuit that ultimately prompted apparatus manufacturers to redesign the vehicles to prevent related accidents. Joseph M. Tynan Jr., a Brookline FF who was permanently disabled when he fell off the apparatus in Brookline 22 years ago, brought about the change through a lawsuit. He struck his head on the street when he fell, and after a subsequent seizure, he functioned at the level of a child, according to family. Tynan died in 2002. His accident happened in 1982, while standing behind the jump seat on Brookline's Engine 4 on a routine run, Tynan fell off as it made a sharp left. In 1985, a Boston jury found the Wisconsin fire engine manufacturer, Pirsch, liable for Tynan's injury, and the insurance company settled for $4.8 million. The settlement remains the largest recovery for a firefighter injured in the line of duty. Go to www.FirefighterCloseCalls.com and scroll down on the home page “News/Updates” for the entire article and some related suggestions so this particular LODD can go away.
Take Care-BE CAREFUL,
BillyG
The Secret List 5-5-04
FirefighterCloseCalls.com