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Compensation possible after Massachusetts slip and fall accident

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Thursday January 29, 2015

In Massachusetts, the winter months can seem never-ending. Ice and snow start to seem a part of everyday life. However, property owners have a responsibility to keep their property cleared of dangerous ice that could result in a serious slip and fall accident. If you have been a victim of property owner's negligence regarding snow and ice on someone else's property, the attorneys at Dane Shulman Associates, LLC may be able to help. Many people may overlook the consequences of a fall on the ice. However, a fall can create long-term medical issues that result in large medical bills and lost…

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Man burned in workplace accident airlifted to burn center

On behalf of posted in Workers' Compensation on Wednesday January 28, 2015

It is fairly common for people who work in potentially dangerous environments to receive information and training regarding those dangers. In most cases, they receive personal protective gear to prevent them from suffering injuries in a workplace accident. Unfortunately, workers in Massachusetts and across the country still suffer injuries despite the safety precautions that are in place. For example, one out-of-state man has recently been burned in an accident at work and was airlifted to a burn center. The accident happened one morning in January. A 50-year-old employee at Solar Compounds, Inc. was apparently working with, or near, hot, liquid asphalt.…

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Man arrested after fatal car accident in Massachusetts

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Tuesday January 27, 2015

For many people in this country, the start of a new year is a time of hope as people make resolutions regarding their goals for the future. Unfortunately, this new year was anything but hopeful for one Massachusetts family after a loved one was killed in a suspected drunk driving accident. Criminal charges have since been filed as a result of the fatal car accident. The accident happened on New Year's Day. Rescuers claim that a 23-year-old man was under the influence of alcohol when he began driving on the wrong side of the road. He allegedly struck a vehicle driven…

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Man killed in serious workplace accident

On behalf of posted in Workers' Compensation on Wednesday January 21, 2015

Many people in Massachusetts report to jobs each day that could result in injuries. Some of these potential hazards are obvious, such as those faced by police officers and firefighters. However, there is likely some degree of risk in all jobs, which has resulted in states such as Massachusetts requiring employers to provide workers' compensation coverage for their employees. Such coverage provides financial protection for workers in the event of a workplace accident. Unfortunately, this compensation will likely be needed after one out-of-state accident resulted in a fatality. A 54-year-old man was reportedly working on a concrete crusher one morning in…

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Jury awards millions in medical malpractice lawsuit

On behalf of posted in Medical Malpractice on Tuesday January 20, 2015

While pregnant women in Massachusetts happily anticipate the moment they will meet the new addition to their family, many people overlook the potential outcomes of a pregnancy. In addition to the regular effects of a pregnancy, some pregnant women suffer complications that may place their own life, as well as the life of their unborn babies, at risk. In a recent medical malpractice lawsuit, one woman and her husband claim that the woman suffered a stroke after a doctor advised her not to go to a hospital. According to court papers, the woman was 26 weeks pregnant when she began experiencing a…

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Woman says slip and fall accident caused by company’s negligence

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Monday January 19, 2015

Most people have a reasonable expectation that a building or business that they are visiting will be properly maintained in order to avoid dangerous accidents. Unfortunately, some businesses are negligent, allowing properties to slip into disrepair. One out-of-state woman has recently filed a lawsuit, claiming a Massachusetts-based company is responsible for her slip and fall accident. The plaintiff claims that she was working in the trailer of a medical vehicle provided by Medicoach Transportation. According to court papers, the door to the trailer became jammed as she was attempting to exit it. After several attempts to force the door open, she…

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Brain injury can trigger brain inflammation, causing brain damage

On behalf of posted in brain injury on Friday January 16, 2015

People who suffer from traumatic brain injury in Massachusetts sadly may experience its negative effects long-term. These may include poor memory and even mood swings. However, a huge misunderstanding exists regarding the nature of brain injuries and exactly how a brain injury causes chronic types of degenerative issues. Researchers recently said that chronic damage to the brain along with neuropsychiatric problems following trauma typically are the result of long-term brain inflammation. Inflammation appears to be a major reason for the various symptoms associated with both traumatic and mild brain injury. These symptoms include cognitive decline, depression and brain atrophy. A lot of…

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Premises liability claims may stem from building code violations

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Thursday January 15, 2015

In 2013, a student from Boston University died in a tragic apartment fire. She was unable to safely evacuate her overcrowded off-campus residence when the only exit became blocked by the fire. In the wake of this seemingly preventable death, officials in this Massachusetts city will be conducting inspections of off-campus housing for students, looking for building code violations that, if unchecked, may end up being the basis of premises liability claims. The inspections are expected to be focused on those dwellings that have been listed by more than four undergraduate students at area colleges and universities. In 2008, a city ordinance was passed that…

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FDA proposes more regulation to avoid possible misdiagnoses

On behalf of posted in Medical Malpractice on Wednesday January 14, 2015

The Food and Drug Administration is charged with ensuring public safety from potentially harmful foods, medications and medical devices. Now, it is proposing additional oversight of certain laboratory testing in an effort to reduce the numbers of misdiagnoses than have been blamed on inaccurate test results. There may be some Massachusetts patients who were harmed by faulty or inaccurate results. The FDA recently held a two-day seminar to discuss the agency's proposal. The agency expressed its intention to begin overseeing the development of a variety of tests that are produced by medical laboratories. Many stated opposition to increased regulation as it may add…

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Driver decides to enter guilty plea for fatal car accident

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Friday January 9, 2015

Last July, a young Massachusetts couple was crossing a street in a designated crosswalk. Before they could arrive safely at the opposite sidewalk, they became victims of a fatal car accident. The charged driver initially pleaded not guilty to the double counts of homicide by motor vehicle. The 30-year-old man recently had another court appearance where he decided to change his original plea, most likely in exchange for a lighter sentence as part of a negotiated plea agreement with the prosecution. The man was subsequently sentenced to serve one and a half years in jail to be followed by an 18-month probation. Additionally, he has lost his driving privileges for an undisclosed length of…

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