A baseball fan died last night after falling nearly 70 feet from the upper-deck at Turner Field in Atlanta. The incident involving a 30-year old Georgia man occurred around 8:55 p.m. Monday night. Investigators are unsure of why the man fell but believe that the fall was accidental. They have…
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Towns of Carlisle and Concord Sued for Massachusetts Personal Injury Over Alleged Bullying
An ex- Concord-Carlisle High School student is suing the Concord-Carlisle School District and the towns of Concord and Carlisle for Massachusetts personal injury. Isabella Hankey filed a federal lawsuit claiming she was bullied for close to two years. Also named as defendants are Superintendent Diana Rigby, Assistant Principal Alan Weinstein,…
Beverly, MA Widow Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against USA Triathlon
Cheryl Angelo is suing USA Triathlon in her husband’s drowning death. Richard Angelo, 53, died last summer while taking part in the event in Vermont. Now, Cheryl is seeking $1 million from the organizers of the event. According to her wrongful death complaint, Richard went into medical distress while swimming…
FDA Warns Consumers of the Dangers of Wearing Spray Sunscreen Near Open Flame
Spray sunscreens are widely admired for their easy application for people on the go, especially those with small children. Though their convenience may put them in a category above traditional lotion sunscreens, sprays come with a significant safety risk. The Food and Drug Administration has found that many of these…
When Are Stadiums and Arenas Responsible for Injuries to Fans?
Each year millions of Americans go to stadiums to attend sports games, concerts, and other spectator events. While events such as baseball games, hockey games, races, and concerts can be fun and memorable, there are instances when these experiences may turn into dangerous situations and put spectators at risk for…
Brookline Hot Coffee Assault Gives Woman First-Degree Facial Burns
In Brookline, a woman sustained first-degree burns to her face when another woman assaulted her with hot coffee. The incident took place at the HRI hospital cafeteria. According to the report, Amber Kelly threw the drink at the woman, who is related to the ex-wife of her husband. Kelly is…
Asiana Airlines Flight 214 & Alaska Plane Crashes Send Investigators Searching for Answers
The search for answers continue, as the passengers that survived Asiana Airlines Flight 214 when the airplane crashed in Northern California on Saturday go on with their efforts to recover from the physical and/or emotional injuries that they sustained. Two teens were killed and over 180 were injured when the…
Extremely Hot Weather Can Play a Part in Boston Injury Cases Involving Nursing Home Patients, Kids, and Athletes
The National Weather Service is reporting that the season’s second heat wave is here. In Eastern Massachusetts, a heat advisory continues today with temperatures in Boston striking 90 degrees as early as mid-morning, possible hitting 96 degrees, with the hot weather expected to continue through the weekend. When temperatures are…
Red Sox Fan Awarded $4.3 Million in Liquor-Premises Liability Case
A Boston Red Sox fan who was harassed and stabbed by a New York Yankees fan at a restaurant in 2010, has been awarded $4.3 million by a jury. The New Haven jury reached its verdict on Thursday, siding with the victim Monte Freire, and against the U.S.S. Chowder Pot…
New England Patriots’ Aaron Hernandez Sued for Personal Injury in Man’s Shooting
Aaron Hernandez, the New England Patriots tight end, is the defendant of a personal injury lawsuit accusing him of shooting a man in the face at a strip club out of state. The altercation purportedly took place in February 2013 while the two men were riding the same vehicle after…