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Is the property owner at fault in a slip and fall accident?

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

Many people in Massachusetts are injured each year as a result of a fall. Some of the injuries suffered are serious, creating extensive pain and suffering. Because of the financial impact of their injuries, some question whether the property owner could have taken additional, reasonable actions that would have prevented or rectified the dangerous property condition that led to a slip and fall accident. While a person has a responsibility to be aware of his or her surroundings, property owners also have a responsibility to take reasonable action to ensure that others are safe. To prove that the owner -- or…

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Jury awards over $10 million after failure to diagnose meningitis

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

Parents know all too well the panic experienced as a result of a sick child. A parent may feel helpless regarding decisions concerning his or her child's care. However, once a parent in Massachusetts makes the decision to seek medical treatment for a child, there is an expectation that the child will be appropriately treated. Unfortunately, one out-of-state mother claims that her son has been harmed because of emergency room physicians' failure to diagnose his infection. After the 11-month-old had experienced symptoms for several days, his mother made the decision to take him to the emergency room. At that time, doctors diagnosed…

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2 workers suffer serious workplace injury

On behalf of posted in Workers' Compensation on Monday November 23, 2015

There are many professions that the majority of people would agree hold a great deal of dangers. While the dangers that soldiers, fire fighters and police officers face may be obvious, many people in Massachusetts may not fully realize the dangers that those who work with heavy machinery often encounter. Unfortunately, a recent accident illustrates these dangers after two workers experienced a serious workplace injury. The two victims are employees of an out-of-state manufacturer of automobile carpeting. The fire chief who was called to the scene says they received a call one morning in mid-November about two employees who were…

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Massachusetts woman hit by a car while on the sidewalk

On behalf of posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Friday November 20, 2015

There is a potential risk whenever a driver gets behind the wheel of a car and uses Massachusetts roadways. However, those who utilize sidewalks should be able to feel some degree of security, especially in regard to the risk of being hit by a car. Unfortunately, a recent hit-and-run accident will likely have many pedestrians questioning just how safe they are. The 68-year-old female victim was reportedly walking on a sidewalk around 1 p.m. Police believe that a car jumped the sidewalk and struck the woman, severely injuring her. The driver of the car allegedly left the scene of the accident.…

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Family wonders if medical malpractice led to baby’s death

On behalf of posted in Medical Malpractice on Thursday November 19, 2015

The birth of a baby should be a time of celebration of life for parents in Massachusetts. Unfortunately, an out-of-state delivery turned into a time of mourning for one family after the death of the baby. The family is now seeking answers to questions regarding the doctor's decisions and actions during the delivery and whether medical malpractice could have been a factor in the infant's death. According to reports, the child's mother went to the hospital to be induced in early November. There were apparently no known health issues facing the child prior to the delivery. Unfortunately, the family claims that the…

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Officials investigate cause of fatal workplace accident

On behalf of posted in Workers' Compensation on Monday November 16, 2015

Workers in Massachusetts encounter potential dangers in their workplace everyday. If these dangers are known, they can take preventative actions to help preserve their safety. Unfortunately, dangers are not always known. Even if they are, a workplace accident cannot always be prevented. For example, officials are expected to conduct an investigation regarding a recent fatal fall. The accident happened in early November. The 57-year-old male victim was on the roof of a business, apparently working to install solar panels. According to reports, he was carrying a panel when he stepped on a skylight that officials have described as cheap glass. A co-worker…

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Fatal car accident leads to criminal charges in Massachusetts

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Friday November 13, 2015

When driving on the roads of Massachusetts, it is possible that a driver will encounter another driver who does not signal when they changing lanes or who drives too closely. These behaviors can be frustrating, and, in some cases, could result in encounters fueled by road rage. Police believe that road rage may have been the impetus behind a recent fatal car accident. Police believe that a 67-year-old man was under the influence of alcohol one morning in early November. Witnesses claim that he and the driver of a second pickup truck became engaged in a road rage incident. According…

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Failure to diagnose liver cancer led to man’s death

On behalf of posted in Medical Malpractice on Wednesday November 11, 2015

It is possible that nearly everyone in Massachusetts has been impacted by cancer -- either personally or due to the experience of a friend or family member. While serious, many forms of cancer can be treated if caught in time. Unfortunately, the family of one out-of-state man claims that a doctor's failure to diagnose his cancer increased the chances that it would prove fatal. The details of the case were made known in a medical malpractice lawsuit. As part of the lawsuit, the man's family claimed that he saw his regular care physician for abdominal pain. As a result, the doctor ordered an…

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Massachusetts police investigate fatal car accident

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Monday November 9, 2015

There are many distractions while driving. Even for those who do not use their cellphones, simply having a passenger in the car could distract the driver from the roadway, resulting in a serious accident. A recent fatal car accident in Massachusetts remains under investigation to determine the exact case of the tragedy. Reports indicate that the Massachusetts State Police received calls about what was initially described as an injured pedestrian at approximately 3 a.m. one morning in early November. However, it was soon revealed that a car crashed for unknown reasons. A passenger in the car was ejected and struck by six…

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Man leaves behind infant daughter after fatal workplace accident

On behalf of posted in Workers' Compensation on Wednesday November 4, 2015

The vast majority of businesses in Massachusetts are committed to providing a workplace free of hazards to employees. Regrettably, unexpected events occur even when employees are performing relatively routine tasks. For example, one out-of-state man was recently killed in a workplace accident. The accident happened as the 28-year-old man was working with a forklift. Reports indicate that he was using it to support a boom -- a procedure that is considered routine. However, the boom began to slip from the forklift, causing the latter to tip over. The man exited the forklift but was struck in the head by the…

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