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Fatal car accident closes Massachusetts street

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Thursday July 30, 2015

People who lose their lives in car accidents likely had no idea when they woke up the morning of the accident that it would be their last. As a result, they likely leave behind unfinished business and family members who are in shock over the unexpected loss. One family in Massachusetts is likely coming to terms with the news that a fatal car accident has taken the life of their loved one. The accident happened at approximately 9:30 p.m. in one night in mid-July. Police say that a car with a 34-year-old driver crashed into a rock wall before hitting…

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Teenager hit by a car at Massachusetts intersection

On behalf of posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Wednesday July 29, 2015

Parents typically spend a big part of their lives worrying about their children's health and well-being. Many parents put many safety measures in place to prevent harm, but they can not always protect their children from others who may behave in a negligent manner. One teenager in Massachusetts is now recovering from injuries suffered after being hit by a car in an intersection reportedly known for being dangerous for pedestrians as a result of reckless drivers. The accident happened in mid-July. Police say that a 14-year-old male was attempting to cross the street when he was struck. While his current condition is unclear,…

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Man injured on the job in stable condition

On behalf of posted in Workers' Compensation on Tuesday July 28, 2015

There are many hazards in the environment. Some are known and avoidable. In some workplace situations in Massachusetts, accidents can happen even when a hazard is known and appropriate safety measures are in place. One out-of-state man is now recovering after he was injured on the job. Many of the details of the workplace accident are unclear. However, reports indicate that emergency responders arrived at Rangen, Inc. in July. An employee had reportedly been injured while using company machinery. According to reports, the victim's right arm was severed just below his elbow. He was flown to the hospital for treatment…

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Massachusetts dog bite victim lives in fear

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Friday July 24, 2015

Many pet owners in Massachusetts treat their family pet is if it were a member of the family. These owners would likely swear that they could predict how their dog or cat will react in any given situation. Unfortunately, many pets, regardless of how well-loved they may be, can behave unpredictably, resulting in attacks that could have serious physical and emotional ramifications. For example, one dog bite victim in Massachusetts reports living in fear after she was attacked by her neighbor's dog. The victim in the case is a 92-year-old woman. As a result of the attack, the woman suffered injuries to…

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Medical malpractice related to use of popular prescription drug

On behalf of posted in Medical Malpractice on Thursday July 23, 2015

Because doctors have a better understanding of how the human body works and how certain drugs interact, some people are living longer, healthier lives. Coumadin, an anticoagulant prescribed to many patients with certain blood clot risks, is one of the discoveries that have helped. However, medical care providers in Massachusetts who fail to properly monitor a patient taking the drug or administer the drug when necessary could cause serious harm. Many people, mainly elderly in a nursing home, have suffered from such medical malpractice. Coumadin can be enormously beneficial. However, failing to test a person's blood while on the drug can…

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Medical malpractice suit claims man’s death was preventable

On behalf of posted in Medical Malpractice on Tuesday July 21, 2015

Everyone makes mistakes. While some mistakes may result in a longer route to work or a missed appointment, mistakes related to medical malpractice can cost a person in Massachusetts his or her life. For example, the family members of a deceased man who resided in a neighboring state claim that medical negligence on the part of several different people and companies connected to the treatment of their loved one resulted in his death. The 56-year-old man died in 2013 after undergoing gall bladder surgery. The doctor who performed that surgery is named in the suit and is accused of failing to provide…

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Possible shift in treatment of patients with brain injury

On behalf of posted in brain injury on Saturday July 18, 2015

It does not take a medical degree to know of the potential consequences of a blow to the head. For many in Massachusetts, a brain injury will likely result in a lengthy, slow recovery. In some cases, victims of a brain injury are never able to fully recover. However, a nurse from another state claims that she has found a way to potentially fast track the recovery process from brain injuries -- having the patient move early on in his or her treatment. The vast majority of surgical patients are encouraged to get out of bed and move around as soon as…

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Man in critical condition after Massachusetts workplace accident

On behalf of posted in Workers' Compensation on Friday July 17, 2015

A majority of workers in Massachusetts likely have a relatively routine work day. They clock in each day, perform a few variations of the same tasks and return home to their families. Unfortunately, a workplace accident has recently made one man's work day anything but routine. The accident happened one morning in July. The victim is an employee of Blakeslee Prestress Inc., a company that had been subcontracted by Turner Construction to complete work on a parking garage at Logan Airport. Workers were attempting to lift a piece of concrete weighing 32 tons onto the third level of the construction site using…

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Lawsuit claims medical malpractice led to fatality

On behalf of posted in Medical Malpractice on Thursday July 16, 2015

When a person in Massachusetts is suffering from a medical emergency, he or she has faith that medical care providers will work to ensure that the issue is accurately diagnosed and treated. While this tends to be the case most of the time, medical malpractice can lead to a missed diagnosis and have deadly consequences. One out-of-state family claims that such negligence ultimately resulted in the death of a young mother. According to a recently filed lawsuit, the 32-year-old woman suffered a seizure at home one morning in Dec. 2013. Her family claims that a CT scan showed that she was suffering…

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Who is responsible for a slip and fall accident in Massachusetts?

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Thursday July 9, 2015

Anyone who has frequented a business has likely seen the bright yellow signs some business owners or managers use to warn people about a potential hazard, such as a wet floor. These warnings are an attempt to prevent a slip and fall accident. Unfortunately, some in Massachusetts continue to allow dangerous conditions to exist that could ultimately result in a serious injury. While some people who have never been injured in such an accident may be quick to dismiss the possibility of such an accident, the fact is that every year people suffer serious, sometimes fatal, injuries during a fall. Some…

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