A man was struck and killed by a train Monday afternoon according to reports provided by The Boston Fire Department. Law enforcement officials received a call at approximately 2:30 PM stating that man had become pinned underneath a Red Line train at the JFK/U Mass MBTA station. Though responding officers…
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The Risks Associated with Hand Sanitizers and Young Children
Hand sanitizers have become increasingly popular over the years as people have become more fearful of germs and what they can do to our bodies. Sanitizers contain approximately 70-90% alcohol content that allows for the immediate removal of germs on your hands. But recent studies show that children may become…
Dehydration and Malnutrition in Nursing Homes – The Scary Statistics
The transition of a family member to a nursing home can be an emotional and confusing time for everyone involved. Relatives hope for the best possible care. However, the unfortunate truth is that many patients suffer from dehydration and malnutrition at some point during their residence in a nursing home.…
Bridgewater Bicyclist Struck by Minivan – Airlifted to Hospital – Accident Under Investigation
As the end of summer approaches many people are still riding their bikes to school and work. You always have to be keenly aware of bike riders, but especially during busy rush hour. A bicyclist suffered serious injuries Thursday morning after colliding with a vehicle in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Preliminary reports…
GM Agrees to Pay $900 Million Settlement for Defective Ignition Switch
The car company giant General Motors have agreed to pay a $900 million fine in an effort to settle criminal charges placed against them following the announcement of defective ignition switches that have led to 124 reported deaths of GM customers. The Justice Department disclosed details of the GM settlement…
Box Truck Crashes Into Whitman Home – Two Injured – Driver Tasered and Arrested
An Enterprise box truck crashed into a home in Whitman, Massachusetts early Wednesday morning, resulting in injuries to two individuals. The driver of the Enterprise rental truck was injured when his vehicle collided with the side of the Whitman home—but following the arrival of law enforcement officials on the scene,…
Car Crashes Into Westgate Mall Entrance- Driver Flees – No Injuries Reported
In a strange turn of events, a building has been the victim of a hit-and-run crash in Brockton, Massachusetts that took place in the early morning hours on Tuesday. The Brockton Police Department received an alarm from the main entrance of the Westgate Mall at approximately 2:40 AM. The mall,…
Motor Vehicle Whistleblower Act Aims to Reduce Defect-Related Accidents
In the wake of several high-profile, and deadly, motor vehicle accident cases, the U.S. Senate has approved an incentive for automotive industry whistleblowers. The Thune-Nelson Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act encourages auto industry employees, contractors, and others to report vehicle defects and other safety problems that could result in serious…
Family of 24-year-old Drowning Victim Sues Boston Bar
The family of Eric Munsell, the 24-year-old Boston man who drowned in Boston Harbor in February 2014, has sued the Financial District bar that ousted him. According to Boston Globe staff writer Amanda Hoover and the wrongful death suit, Munsell was kicked out of the Market bar and lounge after…
Can Foreign Manufacturers Evade Defective Products Lawsuits?
The 2015 Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act (FMLAA), proposed in the Senate this past July, is a bipartisan plea to hold foreign manufacturers responsible for any injuries or fatalities directly caused by their product in the United States. Unfortunately, legal loopholes exist that occasionally allow foreign companies to escape accountability…