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Criminal charges could lead to medical malpractice case

On behalf of posted in Medical Malpractice on Thursday May 28, 2015

For many people in Massachusetts, there is no greater stress than having to leave the care of a loved one in the hands of a stranger. Their only hope is that those tasked with providing care are well-trained professionals who will ensure that their loved one is well cared for. Unfortunately, some out-of-state officials claim that the actions of some nurses regarding a mentally and physically disabled woman resulted in the loss of the patient's hand. While criminal charges have been filed, a medical malpractice suit may also be appropriate. Reports indicate that the woman in the case had a broken finger. Nurses…

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Dog Bite Awareness Week attempts to educate pet owners

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Wednesday May 27, 2015

Millions of households across the country have dogs that are counted as part of the family. The vast majority of dog owners would likely assert that their dog is perfectly harmless and would never attack another person, even a stranger. Unfortunately, millions of people in this country are injured by a dog bite every year, including many in Massachusetts. Despite what a dog owner might believe, when a dog is placed in an unfamiliar situation with strange people, its behavior may be difficult to predict. If a dog does attack, the owner could face claims for financial liability. The Center for Disease…

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Family blames Massachusetts officer’s death on workplace injury

On behalf of posted in Workers' Compensation on Tuesday May 26, 2015

The human body is complex. As a result, it is difficult to determine exactly how an injury or illness may impact the body in the future. For example, a person can suffer unexpectedly from an injury suffered in the past, especially when the injury involved head trauma. The parents of a Massachusetts police officer are claiming that their son's death was caused by a workplace injury that occurred in the line of duty a year prior to his death. They are now seeking workers' compensation benefits. The police officer died in 2014. He was reportedly injured in April 2013 when an explosive device…

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Massachusetts car accidents: Fatal crash under investigation

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Wednesday May 20, 2015

In driver's education courses, instructors emphasize the importance of being a defensive driver. Unfortunately, there are some car accidents that drivers are simply unable to avoid. Police in Massachusetts are currently investigating a fatal accident that involved three cars. The accident happened in May. Police reports indicate that a car driven by a 31-year-old woman slammed into the back of a sedan driven by a 38-year-old woman. The force of the collision pushed the second car into oncoming traffic, where it stuck a car driven by a 56-year-old man head on. The male driver and older female driver had to be extricated…

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Could some manicurists qualify for workers’ compensation?

On behalf of posted in Workers' Compensation on Tuesday May 19, 2015

When most people in Massachusetts consider workplace injuries, they likely think of construction workers who fall from a great height or a firefighter who rushes into a burning building. However, there are a variety a different workers who face risks in their workplaces because of the chemicals and other materials they routinely handle. For example, some manicurists and other workers in the field of cosmetology are known to suffer from a variety of different side effects as a result of the chemicals they handle. As a result, many may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. There are a variety of different health…

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Woman killed in Massachusetts pedestrian accident

On behalf of posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Monday May 18, 2015

There are many activities in which people engage that they would never think would jeopardize their personal safety. For example, those who step outside for a moment for fresh air probably do not worry about their safety. Unfortunately, the family of one woman in Massachusetts is surely reeling from the news of their loved one's death in a fatal pedestrian accident when she stepped outside a bar for some air. The fatal incident was allegedly caused by a tractor-trailer driver who took a right turn too sharply. The suspected miscalculation caused the truck to strike a light pole. The falling pole reportedly caused a…

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Massachusetts police investigate horrific pedestrian accident

On behalf of posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Tuesday May 12, 2015

Accidents happen every day in Massachusetts. Some accidents are a result of someone's negligence, while others could be caused by circumstances beyond a person's control. Regardless of the cause of an accident, it is imperative that a person involved in an accident stop to render aid to any victims. However, police say that they are looking for the driver of a car involved in a fatal pedestrian accident who reportedly left the scene. Reports indicate that the accident happened in the early morning hours of a Friday in May.  A car allegedly struck a pedestrian, and the victim is believed to have been pinned…

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Massachusetts park incident may lead to premises liability case

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Monday May 11, 2015

People in Massachusetts are likely ecstatic that a particularly difficult winter has come to an end and the weather is starting to warm. Many people have begun to take advantage of the warmer weather by taking their children to area parks. Unfortunately, after an accident that injured two children and could ultimately lead to a premises liability case, some parents may be concerned about their children's safety in public parks. Late one evening in early May, witnesses at the Massachusetts park claim that children were playing underneath a tree in a park. They suddenly heard a cracking noise. The tree then crashed…

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Teen driver accidents: 3 teens hospitalized after accident

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Sunday May 10, 2015

Teenagers have relatively little experience driving on Massachusetts roadways. As a result, there are many precautions taken in order to help prevent teen driver accidents. For example, state law prohibits junior operators from having other minors in the car with them unless there is an adult over the age of 21 present in the vehicle. Despite this law, police claim that a teenage driver had two other teenagers with him when a fiery crash occurred that sent three people to the hospital. The accident happened at approximately 10:30 p.m. one night in early May. Witnesses claim that the car was…

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Massachusetts legal help following dog bite

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Thursday May 7, 2015

Many households in Massachusetts and across the country have pets that are considered part of the family. While a pet, such as a dog, may behave one way for its family, its behavior could be unpredictable around strangers. In some circumstances, dogs have been known to attack an innocent bystander, often with no provocation. Anyone who has been attacked by a dog likely knows of the damage that a dog bite can cause. Depending on the severity of the attack, the victim may require immediate or even long-term medical care. In some cases, plastic surgery may also be necessary. Unfortunately,…

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