Chipotle is a popular Mexican restaurant chain, known for fast service and healthier options than many of its competitors. Lately, however, the restaurant is either making some seriously bad decisions or having a string of really bad luck. The most recent incident involved a Chipotle Mexican Grill in Cleveland Circle,…
Several people were injured on Tuesday when a temporary construction wall collapsed in the Boston suburb of Malden. The collapse, which occurred in front of a Japanese restaurant on Pleasant Street, trapped 5 people before dozens of witnesses lifted the wall, freeing the victims. A mother, her husband, and their…
In Massachusetts, patients are prohibited from recording their surgeries without the consent of all parties being recorded. However, in light of recent incidents, more and more patients are requesting permission to video or audio record their surgeries. Earlier this year, a patient in Virginia was awarded $500,000 in a medical…
Following an incident at Fenway Park this summer, in which a fan was seriously injured by a foul ball, Major League Baseball has recommended that all 30 clubs enhance fan safety at games. One of their recommendations is to install safety netting that provides greater coverage. Specifically, MLB suggests that…
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, falling and fighting are the top causes of eye injuries requiring hospitalization. As the number one cause, falling was responsible for more than 8,425 hospitalizations over a 10-year period. Fights came in at a close second, resulting in nearly 8,000 hospitalizations. During that…
An incident with a Red line commuter train in Quincy Thursday morning could have been tragic. The train traveled multiple stops without an operator, before it was forced to a stop by MBTA operations personnel. According to witnesses, the operator got off the train to check a problem in Braintree,…
As parents, we fear for the safety and well-being of our children every day. When teen-age children approach driving age, that fear increases substantially. Considering that young people are more likely to die in a car crash than from any other illness or injury, this fear is certainly understandable. However,…
In the age of smartphones and hand-held devices, just about everyone knows the dangers of distracted driving. But what about distracted cycling? Several cities across the country have already banned cyclists from using hand-held devices, and multiple states have banned wearing earplugs or using headphones while riding. Contact a Boston…
Winter weather cannot be avoided in Boston, and snowy or icy conditions make driving exceedingly hazardous. In total, motor vehicle crashes accounted for 2.3 million injuries and 32,675 fatalities on U.S. roadways in 2014 alone. Considering that more than one-quarter of those accidents were weather-related, it is wise to utilize…
Consumer watchdog World Against Toys Causing Harm has released its report for the most dangerous toys of 2015, and holiday shoppers should take note. WATCH estimates that 46% of people will buy their holiday gifts (including toys) online and must be vigilant about how safe—or unsafe—they are. Among those on…