In the height of the summer travel season, Boston, with its wealth of history and stunning landmarks is a top destination for tourists. Unfortunately, sometimes these travelers suffer injury while they’re in town. Just like anywhere else, there is the potential for car accidents, bus accidents, bicycle crashes, slips and…
A man injured in a Boston bicycle accident has lost his bid to further pursue legal action against the company he claims caused the dangerous condition that resulted in his crash. The Massachusetts Court of Appeals recently ruled in Filepp v. Boston Gas Company Inc. the bicyclist failed to provide…
A baby girl suffered permanent nerve damage to her right arm and shoulder, following a traumatic birth in which her mother claims the attending physician was negligent. Boston birth injury attorneys recognize that one of the most critical components in these kinds of cases is presentation of appropriate expert witness…
Usually when we come across the issue of nursing home arbitration agreements, we are looking at it from the perspective of the patient and his representatives attempting to avoid an arbitrator and instead take the case to court. The reason is because most of these forced nursing home arbitration clauses…
The Massachusetts Supreme Court has reversed an earlier judgment in favor of a city/ landowner in a slip-and-fall negligence case, wherein a mother attending a parent-teacher conference was seriously hurt after slipping and falling on ice. The court found in Wilkins v. City of Haverhill that the purpose of the…
A family alleging the death of a loved one due to a bacterial infection caused by improper insertion of a feeding tube will be allowed to continue with its claim, according to a recent ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. In Estate of Gavin v. Tewksbury State Hosp., the…
In a tragic accident, a young woman fell into an open elevator shaft at Fenway Park. The woman was taken to the hospital and suffered serious injuries after walking into the open-doors of an elevator shaft and falling 20 to 30 feet. This premises liability case could result in civil…
This spring and summer, Bostonians and New Englanders will be pulling back their pool covers and prepping for swimming season. Opening residential pools for the season means backyard parties, fun with kids, and plenty of sun. While preparing to open your pool for the summer, it is important to remember…
Boston motorcyclists have been waiting through a long winter to get back on their bikes. As the season warms up, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) wants to remind bikers and motorists to share the road and stay safe. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, a time for riders…
There is no doubt that medical professionals across the spectrum make mistakes each and every day, with a recent study published in the Journal of Patient Safety asserting that some 440,000 patients die annually from preventable harm in hospitals. However, Boston medical malpractice lawyers recognize that not every health care…