Last year more than three million American employees experience a work-related injury. For employers this represented around $1 billion per week, in addition to the employees’ social costs. Aside from the financial loses, employees may also be face other disadvantages because of their injuries: if employees are off work for…
A popular whale-watching boat escapade turned into a sea nightmare for many Boston tourists. On July 29th the Cetacea, an 83-foot-long whale-watching boat run by Boston Harbor Cruises, abruptly stopped about 13 miles off the Boston Long Wharf shore, when a 7-inch liquid natural gas cable wrapped around one of…
Two Saturdays ago at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, amidst a roaring crowd, the permeating smell of alcohol, the blazing lights and the blasting sounds of country music singer Keith Urban, a 17-year-old girl endured a painful traumatic event: rape. According to police reports, the event took place in the…
With the school year wrapping up and prom season still in full force, we would like to remind all parents who are hosting get-togethers for both underage and of-age guests to be aware of the law and host gatherings responsibility. Whether you’re hosting an after-prom party, graduation party, barbeque, or…
A female student at Curry College says she was the victim of a Massachusetts sex crime that took place on campus. The incident allegedly occurred in a dorm building. Her assailant has not been identified but police are investigating the matter. Curry College is just one of a number of…
A woman was rushed to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center on Monday after she fell at least 15 feet from a second-floor balcony while watching the Boston Marathon. Authorities say that the railing broke, which caused the Newton, Massachusetts balcony fall accident. Massachusetts Balcony Falls Unfortunately, falls from balconies are…
As the weather finally begins to warm up after an especially brutal winter, families are eager to get outside and enjoy the milder spring on their decks. However, home inspection experts warn that of the two million decks that are built and replaced every year, only about 40% are actually…
A normal day at the Auburn Mall in March of 2011 turned into a scene that will play over and over in the minds of Mark DiBona’s parents for many years. Four-year-old Mark was riding the escalator in Sears when he slipped through a space between the railing and the…
A female nurse who was injured while working for the Rhode Island Veterans Home was awarded a $500,000 verdict against the state of Rhode Island last week. Victoria Roach was seriously injured when she slipped and fell on soapy water or cleaning fluid that had not been cleaned up on…
Two women were injured at the TD Garden last week after being hit by protective netting. The accident occurred when the netting, which is designed to protect fans from flying pucks, was being raised at the end of the game. The women were struck by the net’s metal frame. Though…