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…
An elderly Framingham woman was seriously injured when she was struck by a commuter rail train in downtown Framingham earlier this week. The woman was struck by an inbound train near the Framingham rail station and it is still unclear as to how or why the accident occurred. The woman…
Tufts University and Harvard University are facing harsh criticism from government officials for their procedures of handling sex assault cases on their campuses. On Monday the U.S. Department of Education found that Tufts University has not been complying with federal rules on how colleges should address sexual assaults, and stated…
The aftermath of an accident can be completely overwhelming. Victims are shuffled to multiple doctors’ appointments, physical therapy sessions, and attorney consultations all while trying to recover from the emotional and physical effects of potentially serious injuries. One minute, your life is carrying on as planned, the next, an accident…
It is not often that a homeowner panics when he or she thinks they left the refrigerator on. Many household appliances are meant to operate quietly and continuously while residents go about their day. A dehumidifier hums softly in a dark, damp corner of the house often while a family…
A Chicago woman was awarded $14 million in a medical malpractice case against her doctor after she suffered a severe stroke two weeks after starting the birth control Yasmin. Mariola Zapalski, 37, was prescribed the controversial contraceptive pill by Dr. Zbigniew Aniol in 2007 to control irregular bleeding. 13 days…
The charred shell of a building is all that remains at 298 Beacon Street in Back Bay. The prestigious address on the tree lined street was once a grand old brownstone nestled in between rows of historic homes and old Boston. The nine alarm blaze quickly tore through the building,…
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…
A group of former hockey players are seeking financial compensation for head injuries they sustained while playing in the NHL. Retired NHL players Dave Christian, Reed Larson and William Bennett are hoping to target the violence in hockey where they believe their injuries were sustained. The players filed a class-action…
It appears as though the smallest, seemingly insignificant decision brought an auto giant to its knees. Media outlets and the general public alike have been closely following the General Motors recall crisis, searching for answers and where to place blame. After months of mounting mistakes and shifting responsibilities, a memo…