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Massachusetts police car accidents cause injuries and damages

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Wednesday October 15, 2014

Massachusetts residents likely are grateful for the services provided by the dedicated men and women who work as police officers. However, there are times when these same professionals inflict pain and suffering by causing serious car accidents -- whether on- or off-duty. There have been may lives irrevocably changed through these tragic collisions. According to the records, officers have been involved in approximately 1,800 wrecks during the past five year period. While numerous accidents can be blamed on other drivers, the officers are not without fault for many of them. The Massachusetts State Police have been liable for an estimated $3 million in damages…

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Patients may be at risk for surgical error when robots are used

On behalf of posted in Medical Malpractice on Tuesday October 14, 2014

In July, the Food and Drug Administration sent a letter of warning to Intuitive Surgical, Inc. concerning the marketing and advertising of its robotic surgical equipment. In spite of advertisements touting the benefits of this technique, several patients reportedly suffered harm from a surgical error caused by these devices. A medical director for Massachusetts General Hospital stated that the facility has been deluged by literature and offers promoting robotic surgery. There are several fields of surgery where robotic equipment is utilized on a fairly regular basis. One of these fields is gynecology surgery, with the promotional literature boasting minimally-invasive procedures and rapid recovery. However, one patient…

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Dad who suffered spinal cord injury is son’s inspiration

On behalf of posted in Spinal Cord Injuries on Thursday July 31, 2014

Millions of people have dreams of things they want to accomplish. Some succeed without any trouble and others never see their dream realized. There are some who persevere against challenging obstacles and see their dreams to fruition. One dad who suffered a devastating spinal cord injury not only succeeded, but he inspired his son as well. Victims of back injuries everywhere, including Massachusetts, may also be encouraged by the man's feats. The father, who was a research scientist at a cancer center, wanted to compete in marathons. He was training to achieve his dream when he was severely injured in a snowboarding…

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Massachusetts woman sentenced in possible wrongful death case

On behalf of posted in wrongful death on Wednesday July 23, 2014

A Massachusetts judge recently sentenced a 51-year-old woman to a 52-week jail term for a drunk driving fatality. The woman was convicted of multiple charges in connection with the accident three years ago. The family of the victim may choose to seek their own closure by filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the convicted driver. The accident occurred in 2011 in early September. The driver initially claimed that she was headed home from her job as a beautician before it was later revealed that she had made a stop at a local club before getting on the highway. As she attempted to…

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Massachusetts jogger may be latest victim of wrongful death

On behalf of posted in wrongful death on Wednesday July 2, 2014

Having a valid driver's license is not really a right; rather it is a privilege that is extended when one passes the tests and obeys the laws of the road. However, there are individuals who will still attempt to drive, even when they have lost the privilege through abuse of that right. One Massachusetts resident may have just become a victim of a wrongful death due to this type of negligent driver. The woman who died was taking time out during her jog to speak with a friend for a few moments. Unfortunately, that was her last conversation. A driver operating an…

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Postal officials say dog bite can come from any dog

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Tuesday May 27, 2014

Throughout the country, many cities have moved to draft legislation that bans the ownership of certain breeds of dogs. The efforts stem from the theory that only specific breeds, or mixes thereof, afford the highest probability of generating a dog bite incident. However, according to statistics compiled by many jurisdictions, possibly even in Massachusetts, the truth is that any dog can bite. The U.S. Postal Service is actually speaking out against any bans on particular breeds. The media frequently provides coverage whenever an attack is carried out on a person, particularly when the aggressor is of the vilified Pit bull…

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Massachusetts postal worker’s wrongful death caused by heat

On behalf of posted in wrongful death on Wednesday December 25, 2013

Neither rain nor snow will stop the mailman. It's a common saying and part of the unofficial motto of the United States Postal Service. When the determination to carry on, no matter what the Massachusetts weather brings, results in a wrongful death, that saying may require some tweaking. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently cited the USPS for failing to have an adequate program in place that educated postal workers about the dangers of working outside when the thermometer hits high numbers. The ruling came after a Massachusetts postal worker suffered extreme heat stroke and died. The man collapsed after…

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Massachusetts accident could result in wrongful death lawsuit

On behalf of posted in wrongful death on Monday August 12, 2013

Massachusetts residents may be aware of the dangers on the roadways. A recent early morning accident proved just how dangerous when one person was killed and two others were injured. This accident has taken the life of a loved one and left a family with possible grounds to file a wrongful death lawsuit. The accident occurred when a woman was traveling on the interstate and was hit by a car driving on the wrong side of the road. A phone call received on a cell phone reported a multiple car accident. One woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Another…

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Massachusetts dog bite incidents result in restrictions for owner

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Monday July 29, 2013

One Massachusetts town has decided to take action against a dog that has injured people on two separate occasions. The dog bite incidents occurred in the town of Hull and resulted in two people seeking treatment at the hospital. Members of the town board recently ruled to impose restrictions on the dog and declare him a public danger. The couple that owns the house where the 4-year-old bulldog stays are now required to keep the dog contained within a locked fence and muzzle it when out in public. The dog does not belong to the couple, but stays there when…

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Inaction could lead to wrongful death in Massachusetts

On behalf of posted in wrongful death on Friday July 12, 2013

Most everywhere in Massachusetts, it's generally considered poor form for a male to enter a designated female restroom or locker room. At Planet Fitness, male employees are prohibited from entering the ladies room. However, it would seem that common sense should prevail in any instance where a medical emergency designated the need for 'breaking the rules.' A 22-year-old woman recently suffered may be deemed a wrongful death because a male employee would not enter the female restroom to tend to her after she collapsed. In early 2012, the young woman collapsed in a Planet Fitness restroom. Another member heard her and went…

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