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If you are injured on someone else’s property, don’t suffer alone

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Wednesday December 3, 2014

In the course of your daily activities, you likely visit myriad Massachusetts businesses and private residences or government property -- be it the local post office or town hall. During these visits, it is not inconceivable to be injured on someone else's property. If you suffer such an injury due to possible negligence on the property owner's part, you do not have to suffer alone. It can happen without warning -- you trip over a poorly maintained walkway, or you slip on a wet or slippery surface or a dog comes out of nowhere and attacks. No matter how it occurs, the end…

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How to plan a successful and safe motorcoach trip

On behalf of posted in Commercial Vehicle Accidents on Wednesday December 3, 2014

Massachusetts residents who are planning a motorcoach trip for a large group of people may be interested in a report by the Bus Industry Safety Council. The report provides tips on how to choose a good motorcoach company and includes a safety checklist as a handy reference guide. A trip planner who takes the time to review the qualifications and safety aspects of a motorcoach company prior to the hiring process is also taking important steps to assure the safety of those who will be riding the bus. Moreover, a trip planner who hires a motorcoach solely based on the…

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Researchers question value of computers in avoiding misdiagnoses

On behalf of posted in Medical Malpractice on Tuesday December 2, 2014

Computers are omnipresent in every facet of life, including one's health care. Doctors often enter examination rooms carrying a handheld device, while nurses may take patient histories on a mobile laptop in Massachusetts emergency rooms. There are some who question the role that computers might play when physicians make misdiagnoses. With the advent of the computer age, more and more industries are becoming exceedingly technology-driven. Human ingenuity has taken a backseat to the convenience that these electronic devices offer. The same may be especially true in the health care fields, as more of the guess work has been replaced with an array of programs geared toward collecting patient information and supplying a…

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Whiplash symptoms and treatment

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Monday December 1, 2014

Whiplash is a relatively common injury that many Massachusetts residents suffer after a car accident. However, many may not know just how problematic of an injury it can be. Whiplash is an injury that can occur to the neck when an individual sustains impact from the rear while sitting in a stationary position. For example, when a rear-impact car accident occurs, the person may suffer a sudden, unrestrained forward and backward motion of the head and neck. While the injury is usually not life-threatening, it can result in partial disability that can last for a temporary period of time. In…

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