According to a new report published by the Boston Herald, at least 20% of elevators in Massachusetts (an estimated 8,500) have not had their yearly safety inspections, as required by law. The Herald says that while the numbers are high, a state safety watchdog anticipates those figures are “low-balling” the…
A 7-year-old boy was injured in Framingham on Friday when he fell out of the third floor window at a condo complex. (Some media reports are saying the window was on the second floor.) The Massachusetts fall accident happened after the window screen popped out. The boy fell some twenty…
Kathleen Frazer is suing sneaker manufacturer Skechers. She claims that the maker’s Shape-ups shoes caused her to sustain ankle injuries serious enough to warrant multiple surgeries. In her products liability case, the Massachusetts woman pointed to the promotional campaign for the sneakers, which recommended that they be worn instead of…
The dangers of ice and snow-covered roads are clear, but many people underestimate the risk of driving on wet roads. Wet pavement actually contributes to more than a million crashes annually. Unfortunately, it is difficult to avoid driving in the rain, which can appear in the midst of an otherwise…
Although the two metalworkers responsible for starting the nine-alarm fire at an apartment building last year that killed two Boston firefighters will not be criminally charged over the incident, they could still be sued for Massachusetts wrongful death. The D & J Ironworks workers were welding a wrought-iron railing, which…
The decision to find a nursing home for your parent or other loved one is often accompanied by a mix of emotions, financial concerns, and an overwhelming fear of making the wrong choice. While the vast majority of nursing home facilities have the best interests of their residents in mind…
Six women were struck by a car on Sunday, making it the second reported pedestrian accident to occur this Memorial Day weekend. According to WCVB.com, the women, in their 20s, were walking along Beach Road in Orleans when they were hit by a Honda Civic. All were transported to Cape…
The family of Malcolm Gracia is suing the city of New Bedford and its police department for Massachusetts wrongful death. The family claims that the 15-year-old was wrongfully detained in 2012 and he was shot without justification. They believe he was a victim of racial profiling. Detectives detained the teenager…
Every state has its own set of rules surrounding dog bites. Laws in certain states show more favor to the victim, while others show more favor to the dog’s owner. Some states are considered “strict liability” states, meaning the dog’s owner is strictly liable for injuries caused by their dog.…
According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, bicycle accidents account for a significantly higher percentage of sports-related head injuries than football. This is surprising given that football typically dominates the head injury discussion. In fact, cycling is the number one cause of traumatic brain injuries in this country. This…