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$4.65M medical malpractice award of interest in Massachusetts

On behalf of posted in Medical Malpractice on Tuesday June 28, 2016

On any given day, scores of Massachusetts residents enter a hospital seeking treatment for some ailment or condition. These individuals generally expect that they will be seen by one or more doctors and that their condition will be treated. Additionally, they expect that these doctors will communicate with each other and the nursing staff to ensure that a proper diagnosis is reached and an appropriate course of treatment is prescribed. Anything less than conscientious treatment of a patient could possibly be considered medical malpractice. While a diagnosis and treatment are the norm, there is a recent instance in which one family…

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Car accidents: Massachusetts police investigate fatal crash

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Tuesday June 21, 2016

A car accident can happen at any moment. Because of this, most driver education courses emphasize defensive driving techniques that can help in avoiding car accidents. Unfortunately, even the safest driver cannot always avoid the actions of others. Police in Massachusetts are currently investigating a recent collision that resulted in a fatality. The accident occurred in the early morning hours of a day in early June. Police claim that a vehicle driven by a 45-year-old man struck a sports utility vehicle in the rear. As a result of the collision, the driver of the SUV as well as two of…

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Teenager killed in workplace accident

On behalf of posted in Workers' Compensation on Monday June 20, 2016

When working with large, industrial equipment, workers are often made aware of the potential dangers. Even though most companies have safety procedures in place, a workplace accident can still happen, leaving families in Massachusetts wondering how they will cope with the consequences. Unfortunately, one out-of-state family is likely still coming to terms with the news that their loved one was killed in an accident while at work. The accident happened one afternoon on a day in mid-June. According to reports, the 19-year-old employee was working near machinery used to roll steel. Unfortunately, he was pulled into the machine and crushed. Rescue workers…

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Massachusetts police seek driver in fatal pedestrian accident

On behalf of posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Monday June 6, 2016

Every single driver in Massachusetts has a responsibility to those with whom they come into contact while operating a motor vehicle. Part of this responsibility involves ensuring that any negligent actions do not cause harm to someone else. If harm is caused, the law requires that the driver remain on the scene to provide aid, even if that aid is only to call emergency responders to the scene. Police say that the driver of a car involved in a recent pedestrian accident did not stay at the scene. The accident happened one night in late May. Reports indicate that a 52-year-old male…

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