Adjusting our clocks for Daylight Saving Time (DST) is a practice made in history and surrounded by debate. Instituted during World War I as a measure to conserve energy by extending daylight hours, DST has had a lasting impact on how we manage our time and activities. When we “spring…
Halloween is more than just a holiday; it’s a season of joy, creativity, and community. For children, the allure of transforming into their favorite characters and embarking on a neighborhood adventure for candy is a source of immense excitement. Families come together to decorate their homes, carve pumpkins, and partake…
In recent news, Dr. Derrick Todd, a rheumatologist, formerly affiliated with Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, and Charles River Medical Associates in Framingham is facing mounting allegations of conducting inappropriate pelvic and breast examinations. The hospital placed Dr. Todd on administrative leave and launched an investigation which led to…
On May 4, emergency personnel rescued people trapped in a collapse at the Edison Power Plant building in South Boston, according to officials. A spokesperson for the Boston Police Department said officers had been called to 776 Summer Street for a partial building collapse with “multiple people” trapped inside. News…
Injuries in sports are common, especially in contact sports such as football, rugby or ice hockey. But when can a player sue another player for a personal injury sustained during the course of a game? On Dec. 2, 2019, a three-judge panel of the Massachusetts Court of Appeals ruled in…
If you are injured in an Uber or by an Uber – or a crash involving any other rideshare service in Boston – you may be entitled to substantial compensation for your injuries. Among the considerations a Boston personal injury attorney will make following an Uber crash: Uber considers its…
An Attleboro man was seriously injured after a swing collapsed last week at a popular outdoor bar. The man suffered a head injury after being hit by a falling pole at Lawn on D, a popular bar at the Convention Center. WHDH reported two women were on the swing at…
The Massachusetts Attorney General this week announced settlements with seven nursing homes over the deaths of five residents. One nursing home operator has been banned from participating in state-run healthcare programs for a period of seven years, while others agreed to fines ranging from $30,000 to $200,000 and will undergo…
Failure to clear ice and snow from your property may result in liability if someone falls or is otherwise injured this winter. Many property and business owners may still be under the impression that Massachusetts law does not hold them accountable for injuries resulting from failure to remove ice and…
Three years ago, a fan was attending a Red Sox game at Fenway Park in downtown Boston when she was hit by a part of a bat. The bat was broken when swinging at a pitch, and this is something that happens on a somewhat regular basis during the game…