The Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission has banned the popular Four Loko beverage from store shelves. Massachusetts is the fifth state to ban the popular caffeinated drink-a move which is likely to be adopted by the other states in due time. Made by Phusion Projects LLC, the alcoholic energy beverage…
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Toyota to Fix Coolant Pump in Prius
Toyota, which is facing hundreds of lawsuits in the United States related to unintended acceleration injuries, now needs to fix coolant pumps in 650,000 Prius cars for model years 2004-07. Of those cars, 390,000 are in North America, and 378,000 are in the United States. Since last year, Toyota has…
Braintree Rollover Leaves 94-Year-Old Woman Injured
A rollover in Braintree on Tuesday afternoon resulted in a 94-year-old Hull woman being injured, police told the Boston Globe. They said that her vehicle was struck by another one on Quincy Avenue. It came to a stop on its roof, and Braintree firefighters had to help get the woman…
Prevent Thanksgiving Turkey Fryer Injuries
Thanksgiving right around the corner, and many of us are looking forward to eating delicious turkey–whether it be cooked traditionally in the oven or deep-fried. Although deep-fried turkeys are a tasty and fun alternative, turkey frying can be extremely dangerous. Turkey-frying accidents can cause serious burns from hot oil heated…
Boston Nonprofit WATCH Issues its Worst Toys List for 2010
World Against Toys Causing Harm Inc., a Boston nonprofit, has identified the 10 toys it the marketplace that it considers to be the worst in terms of hazards they pose to kids. The list is out just in time for the holiday shopping season. Our Boston personal injury law firm…
Girl Stops Breathing Inside Mall Water Toy Attraction
A young girl stopped breathing while inside a water toy attraction at the Pump ‘n’ Jump store at Independence Mall in Kingston. The store allowed children to climb into and walk or float in an inflatable 6-foot ball. It is a popular toy, and the Cape Cod Mall in Hyannis…
Fisher-Price Recalls Over 10 Million Toys
Fisher-Price Inc. and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission are recalling over 10 million children’s toys because they pose a serious injury risk to kids. Included in the recall: • About 7 million Fisher-Price Trike and Tough Trike toddler tricycles: Fisher-Pricea nd CPSC know of at least 10 injury incidents,…
Defective Medical Device?: DePuy Hip Replacement Recall Leads to Products Liability Lawsuits
A recent recall of DePuy Orthopedics, Inc.’s Sr XL Acetabular Hip Replacement and ASR Hip Resurfacing Systems products could impact the approximately 93,000 people that have been implanted with one of these medical devices. The recall was announced after the National Joint Registry reported that 1 out 8 patients that…
Helicopter Crash in Halifax Leaves Pilot Seriously Injured
Over the weekend, a pilot crashed the helicopter he was operating into a swamp near the MBTA’s commuter rail station in Halifax. As a result of the accident, the pilot suffered from broken bones and serious burns. According to the authorities, the helicopter was “experimental” and may have been built…
Massachusetts Fall Accident: Burlington Deck Collapse Injures Six
According to a Burlington fire official, six people were injured yesterday afternoon when a deck collapsed at a local home. They had gathered at the residence following a funeral when the deck that they were standing on detached from the residence, falling eight feet. Four of the injured were taken…