Law makers from the State of Maine are considering legislation that would allow adults to opt out of wearing seatbelts while operating a vehicle. Neighboring New Hampshire is presently the only state that does not mandate seat belts for drivers. A republican senator who proposed the bill believes Maine’s mandate for all adults to wear...
NegligenceFamily of a 4 year old boy files lawsuit after an attack by a neighbor’s put bull that caused severe injuries
February 16, 20150
A mother of a 4 year old child filed a lawsuit on behalf of her son after he was severely injured from an attack by a pit bull. On or about October 18th, 2014, the boy was chasing after the family’s cat in their neighborhood when he was attached by the pit bull. The Pit...
Personal InjuryNew Massachusetts Ruling Protects Injured Parties from Defendants Who Destroy Surveillance Footage of the Incident
January 19, 20150
A ruling in Suffolk Superior Court on a slip and fall case, Rivera v. Demoulas Super Markets, Inc., has set precedent that provides additional protection for those whose injuries have been caught on camera. In today’s economy, many retail stores use video surveillance to monitor theft and keep a close eye on employees. An extra benefit from...
Product LiabilityDefective Axe Manufacturer’s Settlement with Prosecutors may help with injured Victim Claims
January 12, 20150
The makers of the Gator Combo Axe, Fiskars Brands, settled with federal prosecutors amongst charges that the company failed to report their defective Gator Combo Ax to the Consumer Protection Safety Commission. Even though these settlement funds are not going to the injured people, this settlement could yield significant benefits to those customers injured by...
Auto AccidentFamily of victim in fatal car accident sues other driver, as well as other parties including auto manufacturer
January 9, 20150
The family of retired Santa Ynez teacher Linda Wall — who was killed last December in a DUI crash — filed a wrongful-death and product-liability lawsuit earlier this month against Toyota, a towing company, the county, driver Rebecca Sandoval, and Sandoval’s sister. Your average injured persons seem to be under the impression that you can...
Auto AccidentNortheastern cities such as Boston, Springfield and Worcester Massachusetts have the most car accidents in the US
November 13, 20140
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, northeast cities in the United States, such as Washington, DC, Baltimore, Boston, Providence, Philadelphia, Newark, Hartford, New Haven, Springfield and Worcester are the most hazardous for drivers. According to studies, the crowded congested roads and highways in the northeast cities are the reason there are so many...
Personal InjuryEx National Hockey League Players filed a class action Lawsuit against the league over concussion injuries
November 12, 20140
Former NHL Hockey league players have filed a consolidated class-action lawsuit in Federal Court over concussion related health injuries. The Lawsuit was filed in October of 2014 in the state of Minnesota. Six former players are serving as the class action representatives. The complaint is seeking an unspecified amount of damages as well as funding...
Auto AccidentVictim of a motor vehicle accident awarded $22 Million from Allstate Insurance
October 30, 20140
A victim of a motor vehicle accident in Pennsylvania was ultimately awarded $22 Million from Allstate insurance as a result of the injuries he received when he was struck by a vehicle in 2009. The Plaintiff, Patrick Hennessy was a passenger in a vehicle operated by his friend when the car rear ended another vehicle. ...
Insurance CoverageCommerce Insurance, the largest Auto Insurer in the state of Massachusetts, is caught overcharging its customers for motorcycle insurance and agrees to pay over $15 Million in damages
July 9, 20140
According to the Boston Globe, the Massachusetts Insurance Carrier, Commerce Insurance has agreed to settle a lawsuit against them by the State attorney general’s office as a result of unfair billing practices. Commerce Insurance admitted to overbilling their policy holders because they overvalued motorcycles and did not account for depreciating values of older motorcycles. As part...
Medical MalpracticeUncategorizedA Massachusetts Jury Awarded over $16.7 Million in damages to the daughter of a mother who died of cancer. The daughter brought suit against a hospital for failure to diagnosis lung cancer.
July 1, 20140
Accordingly to the Boston Globe, a jury in Massachusetts recently awarded over $16 Million to the family of a women who died of lung cancer. The woman died in August of 2008 at the age of 47. The woman sought treatment at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in October of 2006 due to complaints of a persistent cough. X...