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Pickup Truck Falls Off Jacks and Kills Man Working Underneath

Posted on Aug 16, 2011

Detectives are currently investigating a series of jacks for possible product malfunction. A Mahopac man, Esau Escobar, had used several jacks to lift his Nissan Titan truck off the ground so he could work on repairs underneath. He died when the jacks failed to support the truck and the truck crushed him.

Mahopac Falls Fire Department and Ambulance responded to the scene and attempted to keep Escobar alive, according to Lieutenant Brian Karst. Firefighters pulled his body out from beneath the truck at about 5:35pm on Thursday evening.

Escobar's sister was too distraught to comment. Detective Michael Russon and Lieutenant Karst both indicate that the jacks used by Escobar will be investigated and tested for possible product malfunction. If this tragic accident is found to be a product liability case, Escobar's family may receive compensation.

If you or someone you love has been injured or killed due to product malfunction, speaking up will give you the opportunity to collect damages from the product manufacturer, but more importantly - can help save other consumers from suffering from the same malfunction. Contact a product liability lawyer to discuss your defective product injury - we will work tirelessly for justice and you will not owe us anything unless you receive compensation. Call us today toll-free at (877) 288-9191 or fill out short our electronic contact form at the right of this page.

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