A jury in Chicago awarded $5.4 million to a man who suffered serious back and groin injuries after he slipped and fell on a slick of diesel oil on the ground at a rail yard. The original verdict was for $9 million, but was lowered by a percentage based on…
Victims of violent assaults may find themselves reeling, both physically and emotionally, struggling to overcome the trauma. While the criminal justice system may take action to punish the offender, that doesn’t necessarily help the victim and the expenses they have incurred – the medical bills, the lost wages from time…
Injuries arising from sports-related activities are generally compensable only under certain circumstances. The reason is because sports are often inherently considered risky, and athletes and participants assume some level of that risk when they agree to engage. Generally, if a sports-related injury involves some type of recklessness or intention to…
In Massachusetts medical malpractice law, the “loss of chance” doctrine permits recovery of damages for the destruction or reduction of the prospect of achieving a more favorable outcome. Plaintiffs are the ones who bear the burden in these cases of showing that the physician or other medical professional: Deviated from…
In Boston construction accidents, there are often a number of various routes of recovery victims may pursue. First and foremost, there is workers’ compensation, which are benefits obtained by one’s own employer. However, these benefits are generally limited to medical expenses and a portion of lost wages. Exclusivity rules written…
The manufacturer of a surgical device had a duty to warn the purchasers – not just the doctors – of its potential dangers. That’s according to a ruling in a recent case out of Washington state, where justices sided with plaintiff that medical device manufacturers have a duty to warn…
Gaining a better understanding of pre-term infant brain injury can help reduce future incidents and improve outcomes for preemies. That’s why researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School and NFANT Labs (an Atlanta-based company) are teaming up. The trio announced they would be collaborating to delve into the question…
In a recent opinion from the California Court of Appeal, student was injured during a high school football game. During the game, he suffered a severe impact and began complaining that he was in serious pain. At that point, his coach shined a flashlight in his eyes, and it made…
In a case from the Washington State Supreme Court, plaintiff went to his doctor on September 1, 2011 because he had a painful lesion located on the bottom of his foot. The doctor with which he made an appointment was his primary care provider (PCP). Once his PCP saw the…
Omarosa Manigualt, of “Celebrity Apprentice” fame, known generally by her first name, Omarosa, injured her foot or ankle while at the White House, according to TMZ. Omarosa was at the White House as President Donald J. Trump appointed her as the director of communications for his office of public liaison. …