In the last several weeks, there have been numerous reports of severe and even fatal amusement park accidents involving roller coaster riders. Of course, people have been trying to squeeze in their last-minute summer kicks, but they should be able to do so confident in the safety of the rides…
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A Look at Three Common Burn Injuries We See in Summer
A recent news feature form Care2.com looks at three types of burn injuries we tend to see more often during the summer months than we do in other months, and it is is important to understand that all three of these types of burn injuries are preventable if the adequate…
Hot Air Balloon Crash Kills 16
According to a recent news release from CNN, a hot air balloon crashed in Texas and cost the lives of 16 people. The deadly balloon crash occurred around 30 miles from Austin, Texas, according to authorities. While the cause of the accident is still under investigation, witnesses and investigation authorities…
Morrison v. St. Luke’s RMC – Medical Malpractice Litigation
In Morrison v. St. Luke’s RMC, plaintiff was taken to defendant’s emergency department the day after Christmas in 2011. He was there after complaining of chest pain. The doctor who examined plaintiff conducted a thorough physical examination after taking the patient’s relevant medical history. After completing his examination, treating doctor…
Young Girl Loses Arm and Leg in Boating Accident
With what seems like never ending stream of excessively hot days this summer, there is no question that a lot of people will be hitting the water after work and on the weekends. For some this will be rowing or sailing on the Charles River. For others it will be…
E-Cigarette Explosions Lead to Serious Burn Injuries
These days, when it is harder to smoke in public places, and due to all of the health problems associated with smoking in general, many are turning to e-cigarettes as an alternative. Smoking e-cigarettes, or vaping as it often called, involves loading an electronic cigarette with a nicotine and flavor…
Nickerson v. Stonebridge Life Ins. Co. – Punitive Damages Excessive?
Punitive damages in a personal injury lawsuit in Boston are those that exceed merely simply compensation and are awarded with the intent to punish the defendant. Such damages often far exceed one’s actual losses and are intended to punish egregious or malicious action and to encourage reform or prevent the defendant –…
Family Sues YMCA after Teen Drowns
According to a recent news feature from ABC 6 RTV, a 19-year-old man was at the YMCA pool when he suffered a tragic and untimely drowning death. His family has subsequently hired a personal injury lawyer and has filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful death, among other counts. Authorities say the…
Report: Bubble Soccer Game Ends in Traumatic Brain Injury
There is no question that soccer is becoming more popular with both kids and adults throughout the U.S. However, you may have noticed that a game known as “bubble soccer” is also starting to gain traction. Like the inflatable sumo wrestling that reached its peak of popularity several years ago,…
Snowboarder Helps Brain Injury Victims
Skiing and snowboarding can be a lot of fun. There are a lot of people who take to the slopes in Massachusetts and throughout New England each year. However, while there are good times to be had, these winter sports can result in serious injury or death. According to a recent news…