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Massachusetts car accidents: Collision sends 7 to hospital

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Thursday February 26, 2015

The vast majority of people who get into the drivers' seats of cars know the rules of the road and are willing to obey them. Their goals, beyond arriving at their destinations, are to ensure their personal safety, as well as the safety of those around them by avoiding car accidents. Unfortunately, some people may not be as diligent. Even a split second of distraction to change the radio station or glance at a phone can cause a devastating accident. Police in Massachusetts are still investigating an accident that sent seven people to the hospital. The accident involved four cars. Police…

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Property conditions that could cause a slip and fall accident

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Wednesday February 25, 2015

Many people never think about the potential of being injured. This potential exists even when a person does everything in his or her power to stay safe. However, many times it is impossible to avoid hazardous property conditions. Anyone who has been injured in a slip and fall accident in Massachusetts due to a property owner's negligence has the choice of seeking a legal remedy in a civil court. One of the main causes of slip and fall accidents is directly tied to outside conditions. Sidewalks that are not kept clear of ice and snow can easily lead to injuries. Even if a…

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Failure to diagnose ectopic pregnancy may have led to coma

On behalf of posted in Medical Malpractice on Tuesday February 24, 2015

Because there are so many babies safely born every day in Massachusetts, it may be easy to overlook the potential dangers that a pregnant woman may face. Even a typical pregnancy places an enormous strain on a woman's body. In some cases, an atypical pregnancy can prove fatal. One out-of-state family is now arguing that doctor's failure to diagnose a woman's ectopic pregnancy left her in a coma. Family members of the 36-year-old woman say she was approximately 12 weeks pregnant when she began experiencing extreme abdominal pain. Doctors at an emergency room conducted an ultrasound but reported that her baby was…

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Workers’ compensation in Massachusetts

On behalf of posted in Workers' Compensation on Friday February 20, 2015

In every form of employment, employees face some degree of risk. While it is in an employer's best interest to protect the safety of its workers, accidents can still occur. Unfortunately, a workplace accident can have serious consequences for a worker and his or her family. Most would agree that an injured worker's employer should be responsible for the financial ramifications of a workplace accident. As a result, Massachusetts law requires employers to provide workers' compensation insurance coverage for each of their employees. Workers' compensation is a form of insurance that protects workers in the event of an illness of injury caused…

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Wrongful death lawsuit could follow Massachusetts accident

On behalf of posted in wrongful death on Thursday February 19, 2015

Like most people, a young man in Massachusetts had plans for his life. He had a job -- his employer described him as a reliable employee -- that would help him save for his wedding. Unfortunately, his plans came to a tragic halt after a fatal car accident took his life while he was at work helping a stranded driver. The accident may be viewed as having resulted in a wrongful death. The accident happened around 3 p.m. one afternoon in early February. The 22-year-old two-truck driver was responding to a call made by a motorist with a flat tire. Because the motorist…

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Man found guilty of homicide after fatal car accident

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Wednesday February 18, 2015

The average person makes hundreds of decisions each and every day. Most of these are seemingly inconsequential -- what to wear or eat -- while others may have unforeseen consequences on both the individual's life as well as the life of others. Such decisions could have led to the recent conviction of one man in Massachusetts because of a fatal car accident last year that resulted in the death of an elderly woman. The accident happened one afternoon in Nov. 2013. An investigation of the accident site reportedly showed that a 19-year-old driver crossed the center line, causing a head-on collision with…

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Who is responsible in a slip and fall accident?

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Thursday February 12, 2015

There are many clumsy people in this world. However, the risk of an injury in a dangerous slip and fall accident increases if there are negligent property conditions. Many people in Massachusetts who have been injured in such an accident likely have experienced the financial ramifications of their injury. However, those who have been injured as a result of negligent property conditions may have legal remedies available to them. A slip and fall accident is typically considered a premises liability issue. If dangerous property conditions -- such as a wet floor, poor lighting, torn carpeting or another potential hazard -- caused a…

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Workplace accident results in fatality

On behalf of posted in Workers' Compensation on Wednesday February 11, 2015

Most people who have traveled this country's roadways have experience with tractor-trailers. While many in Massachusetts may say that tractor-trailers can at times create unsafe conditions for others, the potential safety risks for those who work with such vehicles are often overlooked. For example, one out-of-state man was recently killed in a workplace accident involving two trailers. The man was working at AAA Cooper Transportation when the accident happened one morning in late January. Reports indicate that the 27-year-old man was attempting to connect two trailers. Unfortunately, he somehow became trapped between the two. Reports indicate that the worker was able to…

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Charges filed after Massachusetts pedestrian accident kills 1

On behalf of posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Tuesday February 10, 2015

There are many heroes in life, including those who are able to overcome extreme personal struggles through hard work and perseverance. For some people on Nantucket Island, a Massachusetts woman who had overcome brain injuries after being struck by a drunk driver three years ago was a hero. Unfortunately, police say the woman was recently killed in a pedestrian accident that left one man accused of homicide. The 58-year-old woman was reportedly training for the Boston Marathon when the accident happened. Police say that she was hit at approximately 5 p.m. one day in early February. She died from the injuries she…

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Massachusetts auto accidents: Pregnant woman flown to hospital

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Thursday February 5, 2015

Women who are expecting have a million different things to worry about. They worry about how their baby is developing, how their food intake will impact the baby and if they will go into labor too early, among many other things. With all these things to be concerned about, auto accidents are probably low on the list. However, a pregnant woman was recently airlifted after a collision in Massachusetts. The accident happened late one afternoon in early February. Police say they discovered a pregnant woman who was trapped inside a sedan after a collision. Once extricated, the 21-year-old woman was transported…

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