A summertime accident on Cold Storage Beach in Dennis left a frequent visitor seriously injured after a beach accident in Massachusetts. The beach’s strong winds took an umbrella right out of the sand and caused it to fly directly toward a man, striking him in his left eye, according to…
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Massachusetts Personal Injury Attorney’s Update on Recalled Household Products
Ever year, consumers are exposed to a number of household items that, because of manufacturing defects, can cause serious injury. To help keep residents safe, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has been working to ensure the safety of consumer products to reduce the risk of death and personal…
Boston Fireworks Law Proposal Could Lead to Personal Injury Risks
Massachusetts politicians are exploring a proposal that would allow residents to sell and purchase fireworks. Currently, the Bay State is one of only four nationwide that bans the sale, The Boston Herald reports. Boston Personal Injury Lawyers understand that fireworks can be a fun way to celebrate holidays, especially with…
Chrysler Recalls 11,000 Vehicles – Faulty Parts May Lead to Boston Car Accident Injuries
The Government Accountability Office is cracking down on the defective car list provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) because they’re claiming that the Administration is not doing its job of making sure defective cars get recalled and repaired, reports The Car Connection. As a matter of fact,…
Defective vehicles can increase risk of Boston car accidents
Purchasing a car is likely a big decision presuming the number of hours you spend in your vehicle per week. Like your home, you are looking for comfort as well as safe being during the hours that you spend in your vehicle. The last thing we want is to purchase…
Massachusetts personal injury claim may result from ill-fitting booster seats
MSNBC is reporting on the safety of car booster seats after a new ratings list was released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Our Boston personal injury lawyers have written before about the need to ensure the safety of the products you are introducing into your home, especially where…
Boston escalator accident on MBTA property may also involve product liability claim
An 8-year-old tourist has been hospitalized after being seriously injured in a Boston escalator accident at a MBTA station, according to NECN. Instead of heading to Maine for a family wedding the girl is at Massachusetts General Hospital for Children, where she is being treated for a serious foot injury…
Defective child products, baby cribs, a serious threat to the safety of Massachusetts toddlers
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has voted unanimously to approve new mandatory safety standards for full-size and non-full-size baby cribs. But families who think the government is vigorously reviewing products marketed to children to ensure safety, or that companies that sell children’s products are especially vigilant, would be sadly…
Mother Says Infant Died Due to Defective Baby Sling Product
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a joint statement with Health Canada this week warning about the use of certain baby slings. The CPSC says it has identified fourteen suffocation deaths that occurred while babies were in the sling-style carriers. The CPSC says most of the children were younger…