Each year, the Boston Marathon is held on Patriot’s Day in Boston. Also called Marathon Monday, thousands of runners from throughout the world will come to the city to complete the 26.2 mile journal that begins in Hopkinton and ends in Boston. The Marathon is the world’s oldest and this…
Our Boston medical malpractice lawyers know that thousands of patients experienced complications after undergoing a hip replacement procedure using the DePuy ASR hip replacement device. Data indicates that DePuy may have been aware that the ASR model had a high failure rate as far back as 2007, although the company…
Fresenius Medical Care is the world’s largest dialysis company with more than 2,100 clinics open throughout the United States. Although Fresenius already has thousands of dialysis clinics nationwide, the company continues to grow and expand its reach. In just the past few days alone, for example, Fosters.com reported that a…
Officials with the Massachusetts State Police will charge a tour bus operator that recently slammed his bus into an overpass back in February on Boston’s Soldiers Field Road. According to the State of Massachusetts, the charges are the result of an investigation by state police officers who found that the…
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is awaiting the delivery of 75 double-decker coaches. Unfortunately, the South Korea-based company that was supposed to deliver on this promise has come up short — by a lot. The MBTA has yet to receive any of the coaches promised in the 2008 contract.…
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) may be extending its hours if Governor Deval Patrick gets his way. While he sees this move as staying ahead of the game and providing convenience to users, many say that it’s only going to cause more delays and frustrated riders. According to WGBH,…
Officials with Boston University and the City of Boston are continuing their effort to keep the 1.5 mile-long campus safer for travelers. They’re working to calm traffic on the main campus. They’re going to continue the focus on pedestrians and cyclists by encouraging these forms of transportation and raising awareness…
Officials with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) are still working to help Americans stay safe around dangerous products that can cause serious harm in our household. As one of the longest-running campaigns, officials with the CPSC are still proudly pushing National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW). One of the most…
A majority of parents say that they wish they would have spent more time with their teen drivers in high-risk situations. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), our teens aren’t always getting the proper education they need behind the wheel to stay safe out there. To help parents and…
Santana Busline, Inc., Springfield-based, has been ordered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to cease unauthorized interstate passenger services immediately. The company was also declared to be a serious hazard to public safety. It was busted for failing to make sure that its vehicles and drivers comply with…