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NegligenceWoman sues a Yoga Studio under the theory of premesis liability after a mirror falls on her while taking a class and causes extensive injuries requiring emergency surgery

June 24, 20140

A women from Oregon sustained serious injuries requiring emergency surgery when she was struck by a falling mirror at a Yoga Studio. The Portland, Oregon women was taking a yoga class when suddenly she was in extreme pain. She then realized she was struck by a falling mirror. The glass fell on her and shattered....

Auto AccidentGeneral Motors announces a recall of 8.4 million cars worldwide due to deaths from crashes as a result of a faulty ignition

June 23, 20140

General Motors just announced a new recall of over 8 million cars worldwide due to safety concerns. according to NBC news, the vehicles affected are 1997 to 2005 Chevrolet Malibu sedans, 1998 to 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue sedans, 1999 to 2004 Oldsmobile Aleros, 1999 to 2005 Pontiac Grand Ams, 2000 to 2005 Chevrolet Impalas and Monte Carlos, and...

Wrongful DeathMan drowns while in the custody of a state police trooper

June 23, 20140

A man from Iowa died while in the custody of a state police trooper. The man, 20 year old Brandon Ellingston, was arrested for suspicion of boating while intoxicated. The man was not given a Breathalyzer Test before being placed in custody. His hands were handcuffed behind his back. The trooper placed Mr. Ellingston in his patrol...

Medical MalpracticeA women from Connecticut was recently awarded $12 Million dollars by a jury as a result of a medical malpractice claim

June 18, 20140

A women from Connecticut recently received a $12Million award from a Jury in a Medical Malpractice case. The women, Vivian Gagliano, from Reading Connecticut underwent what she thought to be a routine hernia surgery at the Danbury Hospital. Unfortunately, a surgical mistake lead to a severe stomach infection causing multiple complications. The attorney for the...

Auto AccidentMan Struck a Utility Pole in a Single Motor Vehicle Accident in Billerica, Massachusetts

May 19, 20140

The Lowell Sun, a newspaper in Lowell Massachusetts, reported of a man operating his vehicle and struck a utility pole in Billerica late Friday evening. The report stated that he “had a medical episode” which may be the reason that caused the operator to lose control of his car and crash into the pole. This...

NegligenceSettlement of over $100 million reached with victims who received contaminated steriod injections from a Framingham Massachusetts Company

May 12, 20140

He owners of a Framingham Massachusetts producer of steroid injections have agreed to a settlement in response to claims by victims who received tainted injections. The company, New England Compounding Center (NECC), its owners and insurers have agreed to a settlement that will reach more than $100 million according to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly published May...

Auto AccidentTips on how to make the proceedure of handling a car crash insurance claim easier

May 5, 20140

Being in an auto accident is never fun experience and hopefully you are not in one, however if you are, there are a few steps you need to take to make the process easier. Whenever you are in a car accident, always call the police especially if there are any injured parties or property damage...

Personal InjuryA landlord can be held strictly liable of injuries caused by violations of the Massachusetts Building Code

April 25, 20140

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently ruled that a landlord can be held strictly liable for injuries sustained by a plaintiff if the building is a place of public or commercial use and the injury is a result of building code violations. See Sheehan v. Weaver. This case involved a person who sustained serious injuries when he...

Insurance CoverageA Massachusetts Court determined an Insurance Company cannot deny payment of ER services related to an auto accident just because the injured party did not return the PIP Application

April 15, 20140

A District Court in Massachusetts allowed a Hospital located in Concord to proceed with a trial to recover personal injury protection benefits resulting from an auto accident. See Emerson Hospital v. Amica Mutual Insurance Company. Amica Insurance Company argued their failure to pay for medical services to the Hospital after an auto accident was proper because...

WC Insurance premiumsMassachusetts truck company tries to avoid paying higher insurance premiums arguing employees are independent contractors

April 11, 20140

There are often times when an injured worker is denied workers compensation benefit because the employer and/or workers compensation insurance company allege they are not an employee, but rather an independent contractor. Recently, a Massachusetts trucking company could not avoid paying higher premiums to their Workers Compensation Insurance by arguing their drivers were independent contractors...

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