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Thursday, March 12, 2009
Investigation Continues in Death of Middle-Schooler
Authorities continue to gather evidence to determine the exact circumstances of the death of a student at Northampton Area Middle School last month. Twelve-year-old Dakota Galusha was hit by a school bus when he fell beneath it. He died less than an hour later at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill.
Police have classified the death as a homicide, but have yet to determine if it was accidental, deliberate, or negligent homicide, or if any premises liability might lie with the school. While Galusha’s parents have stated the incident was an accident, First Deputy Coroner Paul Hoffman says an altercation with another student led directly to Dakota’s death.
Officials had hoped an outdoor surveillance camera might shed light on the incident, but found that the camera faced in the wrong direction to have captured any relevant footage.
In cases such as this, meticulous assembly of evidence is vital to determine issues of fault and liability. Even a small, seemingly insignificant detail could mean the difference between an uncertain case and an award of fair compensation.
At the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania offices of The Cochran Firm, the skilled attorneys have particular experience in premises liability and personal injury cases. If you need help establishing a case where liability is uncertain, please contact the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania location of The Cochran Firm today. We can help you make your case and receive the compensation you need and deserve.
Police have classified the death as a homicide, but have yet to determine if it was accidental, deliberate, or negligent homicide, or if any premises liability might lie with the school. While Galusha’s parents have stated the incident was an accident, First Deputy Coroner Paul Hoffman says an altercation with another student led directly to Dakota’s death.
Officials had hoped an outdoor surveillance camera might shed light on the incident, but found that the camera faced in the wrong direction to have captured any relevant footage.
In cases such as this, meticulous assembly of evidence is vital to determine issues of fault and liability. Even a small, seemingly insignificant detail could mean the difference between an uncertain case and an award of fair compensation.
At the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania offices of The Cochran Firm, the skilled attorneys have particular experience in premises liability and personal injury cases. If you need help establishing a case where liability is uncertain, please contact the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania location of The Cochran Firm today. We can help you make your case and receive the compensation you need and deserve.
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