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Woman files suit against Red Sox owner for premises liability

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Wednesday December 31, 2014

Baseball has been hailed as America's favorite past time, and as such, thousands of fans show up to root for their favorite teams every season. Massachusetts fans are strong supporters of their own home team, the Boston Red Sox. Unfortunately, one young woman reportedly suffered serious injuries while attending a game in May, and she has filed a premises liability suit against the team's ownership group and an elevator company. The 22-year-old woman claimed that she when she was at Fenway Park in Aug. 2010, she lightly bumped up against the closed door of an elevator. The door then apparently opened, which caused the woman to…

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Distracted drivers kill thousands each year

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Wednesday December 31, 2014

Every day, distracted drivers in Massachusetts put themselves and other people on the road at risk for injury and death. According to data that was collected in 2011 and 2012, approximately 3,300 people around the country die every year in accidents caused by a distracted driver. In 2012 alone, 421,000 people were injured in a distracted driving accident. Any activity that takes a driver's attention away from the road is considered a form of distraction. These activities may consist of using a smartphone, eating and drinking, grooming, watching a video or talking to passengers. Sending and receiving text messages is…

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Researchers not any closer to treatment for brain injury

On behalf of posted in brain injury on Monday December 29, 2014

According to recent statistics, an estimated 1.5 million Americans suffer a head injury every year. Traumatic brain injury is a serious health problem, particularly for young men. This type of injury can happen to anyone, in Massachusetts or elsewhere, and researchers are constantly looking for effective treatments. Recently, a study was conducted to test yet another possible remedy to reduce the long-term impact of this type of injury. The initial plan was to incorporate the results from examining more than 1,100 patients. However, the study ultimately included 882 participants. The reason for ceasing enrollment early was cited as discouraging results from the treatment. Researchers…

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Massachusetts teen dead after involvement in rear-end collision

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Monday December 29, 2014

A motor vehicle accident that shut down Quaker Street is under investigation by both local police and the Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council Accident Reconstruction Team after one person was killed. The accident occurred on Dec. 9 when a Ford F350 truck struck a Nissan Altima from behind. Police later announced that the driver of the Ford will be facing criminal charges. The incident took place around 2:20 p.m. when the driver of the Nissan slowed down due to a school bus in the oncoming lane. The Ford driver failed to stop while approaching the slowed Nissan. The deceased victim…

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Company fined by OSHA after fatal workplace accident

On behalf of posted in Workers' Compensation on Sunday December 28, 2014

Factories have been credited with helping to push this country's economic engine for years. While the manufacturing side of the economy has diminished, there are still many workers who labor in these industries. Factory work does carry a risk of a serious workplace accident, even when the employees follow all safety protocols. Workers in Massachusetts and elsewhere generally place safety at the top of their to-do lists. Last February, a 29-year-old man was killed when a pre-formed concrete product fell and crushed him. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration commenced an investigation that lasted several months. The federal agency concluded that…

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Massachusetts teen charged after fatal car accident

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Friday December 26, 2014

One of the greatest milestones in a typical Massachusetts teenager's life is attaining the coveted driver's license. Unfortunately, the responsibility that comes with the license sometimes takes a back seat, leading to a disproportionate share of serious wrecks among teen drivers. A recent fatal car accident resulted in criminal charges for a teenage driver. The accident shortly after 2:15 p.m. on a recent weekday in December. The 17-year-old victim was a passenger in the rear seat of a vehicle that was headed south on a local street in Northbridge. The driver of the car then slowed his speed for a school bus in the opposing travel lane. The…

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Woman breaks hip in alleged medical malpractice

On behalf of posted in Medical Malpractice on Thursday December 25, 2014

Medical professionals are supposed to do what they are capable of in order to help patients avoid injuries while under a hospital's care. Failure to do so may result in a medical malpractice lawsuit in Massachusetts or in any other state. It turns out one hospital that is now facing a lawsuit may have failed to take necessary precautions to help avoid injury to a particular patient. The recent incident involved a patient who had been admitted to the hospital in order to undergo a psychological evaluation in mid-July 2009. She had been previously diagnosed with dementia and was admitted to the…

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Dollar Tree faces fines after accidents cause workplace injury

On behalf of posted in Workers' Compensation on Wednesday December 24, 2014

One of the last things a business would want is problems with regulating authorities. This is definitely true about work safety regulators in Massachusetts or in any other state. Safety violations can be a serious problem for companies since they can result in serious fines and punishments from regulators. These violations often follow a serious workplace injury or could otherwise cause one if the underlying safety issues are left unattended. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration has cited Dollar Tree Stores Inc. for violating safety standards for a second time since late 2013. This recent citation for safety violations stems from…

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Massachusetts woman critically injured in pedestrian accident

On behalf of posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Wednesday December 17, 2014

Traveling by foot in a world that is dominated by motor vehicles is becoming a dangerous undertaking in the best circumstances. In light of the numerous reports of people being injured in a pedestrian accident, Massachusetts residents may wonder if they will be able to arrive safely if they choose to walk to a destination. Recently, police were called to another of these serious accidents. A 22-year-old woman was crossing a street near a local cemetery when she was struck by a car. She was reportedly using a the marked crosswalk at the time of the 5:30 p.m. accident. She suffered critical injuries…

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Motorcycle safety precautions that could reduce injuries

On behalf of posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Wednesday December 17, 2014

While most Massachusetts motorcycle riders enjoy traveling along the highways and roadways on their bikes, many also know that motorcycles are more dangerous than driving in cars. In fact, motorcycle riders are approximately 30 times more likely to die in a car accident than those who use motor vehicles as their primary mode of transportation. However, there are always certain safety precautions that riders can use to reduce the risk of serious injury or death. One of the simplest ways a motorcyclist can reduce the risk of injury or death is to wear a helmet. Full-face helmets provide more protection…

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