Our Boston injury lawyers represent children who have been injured because of the negligence of others. Sometimes the injury or death is accidental, such as during a Massachusetts car crash or because of a defective or dangerous product and although negligence may have been a factor, the other party usually…
The Department of Conservation and Recreation has issued its final report on the 2011 Fall River, Massachusetts swimming pool accident death of Marie Joseph. The 36-year-old woman, who could not swim, drowned in the state-run pool. Because the water was so dirty it was two days before her body was…
So we’re nearing the end of April and bike season is officially back. Motivated by the improving weather-what a glorious spring day today!-and by the athletic feats of Monday’s marathoners, the city is alive with bike riders with a variety of levels, intensities, and goals. But bikers, beware! Boston and…
According to reports, Massachusetts hospitals are starting an initiative that they hope will cut down on the number of medical malpractice lawsuits by heightening disclosure of medical mistakes and fostering greater doctor-patient trust. This “Road to Reform” initiative appears centered around a sequence of “Disclosure-Apology-Offer.” By more promptly disclosing medical…
According to a report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the state of Massachusetts had the lowest pediatric death rate among all the US states in 2009 at 4 child deaths per 100,000 kids (age 19 and under). The national average for that year was 11 deaths/…
According to the lawyer of a Pittsfield man charged with motor vehicle homicide while under the influence of drugs, driving to endanger causing serious bodily injury, and driving under the influence of alcohol, the deadly Massachusetts car accident that claimed the life of 25-year-old Michael F. Ashline may have actually…
A husband and wife, both age 67, were crossing the street on Will Drive in front of their home in Canton on Thursday night around 8:40pm when they were hit by a 21-year-old male from Acushnet who was driving an Infiniti G35. According to reports, the couple was transported to…
Unfortunately, the birth control pill Yaz continues to be linked to serious health complications in women. If you are one of these people and you live in Massachusetts, do not hesitate to contact our Boston injury lawyers right away to request your free case evaluation. In the last few years,…
A cyclist from Rehoboth, Massachusetts-a town in Bristol County near East Providence-was killed earlier this week while riding a Cervélo bicycle model that, according to reports, had previously been recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The 58-year-old man had apparently suffered head trauma and was pronounced dead…
Clearly, we’re all aware that the MBTA is in dire straits and is desperately trying to cut costs. The issue of cutting T services and/or hiking T fares has been the most prominent issue, which is reasonable given that such changes would impact a great number of Massachusetts residents on…