According to a recent news article from ABC News 40 Springfield, at least 55 people were hurt when an Amtrak passenger train was involved in a crash with a tractor-trailer. At least one victim suffered a serious personal injury. North Carolina state police say a tractor-trailer driver was attempting to…
When we hear about sexual assaults on the news, we often think of these cases in terms of a criminal prosecution. However, if you have been sexually assaulted, you may not only have a valid civil case against your assailant, but also his or her employer or other entity/agency which…
Even with the seemingly long winter finally winding down, there is still time for many to enjoy outdoor activities the colder season has to offer. Snowmobile riding, for example, can be a lot fun. But it can also be dangerous. Because many people do not own a snowmobile, accidents often…
The death of child, especially a toddler, can cause unimaginable suffering to victim’s family. It is something so horrific, we try not to even think about such things happening. According to a recent article from the Helena Independent Record, a toddler died after she stopped breathing while she was in…
As most of us have heard by now, Madonna fell off a stage during a performance at the Brit Awards. Madonna was performing during the awards ceremony and blames her fall on a wardrobe malfunction. During her performance, she was wearing a cape that was supposed to fall off her…
With an end to this harsh Massachusetts winter almost in sight, we hope to get through the next month or so without more serious accidents due to icy and snowy conditions. Recently, a group of two dozen youth hockey players, coaches, and parents narrowly escaped a potentially fatal roof collapse…
According to a recent report from the Sun Sentinel, a Florida police dog has been fired after biting two people in a three-month period. The police K9, a four-year-old Belgian Malinois, had been with the police department for around a year prior to these two biting incidents. The first incident…
The greater Boston area has been slammed by numerous winter snowstorms over the last month with significant snowfall accumulation. According to a recent news report from News 10, two people were injured when a large amount of snow fell off the roof of an ice rink in Cambridge. A 33-year-old…
According to a recent article from WJCL, an 11-year-old girl has a brain injury that is believed to be the result of another student throwing a football at her face. Victim’s father said he was aware his child was a victim of other children bullying her, and had notified the…
Injuries from burns are often among the most severe and painful types of personal injury. According to a recent news report from WWLP, grease and steam are the leading causes of burn injuries in Massachusetts. The State Fire Marshal for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts urges people to be more aware…