People are living longer. The elderly segment of our population is growing the fastest. The time is coming when every Baby Boomer will be a senior citizen. According to the RAND Institute for Civil Justice, by 2025 drivers over 65 years old will be involved in 25% of all traffic fatalities. Even now, elderly drivers cause… Read More
What is the Unreasonable Use Defense to a Product Liability Claim
Product liability law protects people who are harmed by dangerous or defective products. Generally, manufacturers have a responsibility not to harm the public with their products. However, in Massachusetts product liability law is more difficult for plaintiffs than it is in other states and manufacturers have effective defenses available to them in Massachusetts that would… Read More
How To Stay Safe in Crowded Places
Festivals, concerts, and parks are fun, but crowds can be dangerous. We have all heard the stories of people crushed during large gatherings like music concerts or a Black Friday sale. Here are some tips on how to stay safe in crowds. Prepare Your Children A missing child is a parent’s worst nightmare. The best… Read More
How to Protect Yourself from Emergency Room Mistakes
Few people plan ahead of time to go to a hospital emergency room. Once there, fewer still enjoy being there. Nonetheless, if you prepare now and have the presence of mind to act at the time you find yourself in need of emergency medical attention, there are some ways you can reduce the risk of… Read More
Suing the National Park Service
The Rescue of Elizabeth Brown According to the New Hampshire Union-Leader, a Massachusetts woman, 41-year-old Elizabeth Brown, was seriously injured on August 10, 2015, around 1:15 p.m., while climbing Mt. Moriah in White Mountain National Forest. She was near the summit when she ran into a tree limb, which lacerated her head and caused profuse… Read More
Massachusetts Car Accident: Are You Responsible for Your Injuries If You Weren’t Wearing a Seat Belt?
Wearing a seat belt is a crucial way to reduce injury in the case of a car accident, but what if you weren’t wearing a seat belt and you are hurt by a negligent driver? At this time, you can’t be pulled over for not wearing a seat belt in Massachusetts. If you are pulled… Read More
Milton, Massachusetts – A Misuse of Authority Resulting in a Personal Injury Compensation Verdict
In June 2007, witnesses in the small town of Milton, Massachusetts phoned the local police to report an incidence of roadside domestic violence. One witness who phoned the operator stated, “He’s pulling a woman out of a car. He’s beating her.” Another reported to the operator while witnessing the same event, that the man was,… Read More
Lead Paint Exposure – How to Know if You are Exposing Your Children to Lead Paint
Lead paint can lurk in unsuspecting places – sometimes even showing up in imported toys or in your own living room. Fortunately, Massachusetts law is on your side when it comes to exposure to lead paint – as long as you know your rights and what to look for. How to Detect Lead Paint Lead… Read More
Drinking, Driving, & Educating
Warm weather often invites longer days, more socializing with friends, and much more time spent on outdoor patios. It seems that these factors contribute to an increase in the number of happy hours or late nights at the bar. For whatever reason, the weather getting warmer tends to translate into more drivers throwing back a… Read More
Independence Day Injuries
Every year on the Fourth of July America celebrates its founding fathers in an Independence Day celebration. We memorialize the plight of the revolutionaries and the patriotism that gave birth to this great nation. As a country we gather with friends and family to celebrate the holiday with barbecues, relaxation and, of course, fireworks displays…. Read More