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Vehicle Accident News Articles
- Motorcycle Driver Struck and Killed By Van in New Bedford
April 8, 2010 – New Bedford, Massachusetts – On April 3, a man was struck and killed while riding his motorcycle.The Boston Herald reports that Richard Almeida, 56, of Rochester was riding in New Bedford when a Dodge van attempted to make a left-hand turn onto McCoomb Boulevard. The van collided with the motorcycle rider… read more…
- Will Getting a Ticket for Texting Raise Your Car Insurance?
The texting ban in Massachusetts has been in effect nearly a month, making the state the 30th in the country to prohibit the use of electronic mobile devices to send or receive messages while driving. One question on some drivers’ minds centers on whether a ticket for texting while you drive will raise your car insurance… read more…
- 81-year-old Retired Professor Cited for Motor Vehicle Homicide
We learned of an update yesterday from a news story that made headlines over this past summer. On July 8, 81-year-old Detley Vagts struck and killed 54-year-old Marcia Kearney with his car while Kearney was riding her Vespa scooter. Kearney, of Northampton, died following the collision due to injuries that she sustained. The new piece of… read more…
- Connecticut Woman Dies in NH Accident
A 21-year-old woman was killed after a car she was traveling in crashed into a tree breaking it in two, Metro West Daily reports. According to officials, Dana Poole of East Lyme, CT, was traveling as a passenger in a car operated by Matthew Kelleher, 22, of Ashland. Police said Kelleher lost control of the… read more…
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Motorcycle Accident News Articles
- Off Duty Lowell Police Officer Killed in Crash
A tragic motorcycle car collision in Lowell, Massachusetts early on Saturday claimed the life of 6-year police veteran and a father of two, Patrick Johnson, 31. Johnson was riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle while off duty when a car driven by Theary Chan, 26, also of Lowell, struck him at the intersection of Princeton Boulevard and Foster… read more…
- Police Identify Killed Framingham Motorcyclist
A man that was killed in a single motorcycle accident on Monday morning was identified by the police as Roman Shtekelberg, 35, of Framingham, Massachusetts. He was declared dead approximately two hours following his crash on Waverley Street in Framingham. Framingham Police and the Massachusetts State Police Accident Reconstruction Team are still investigating the cause… read more…
- Corrections Officer Dies in Hit and Run Motorcycle Crash
A fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred in Worcester, Mass. over the holiday weekend resulted in the death of an off-duty corrections officer. The motorcycle-car crash occurred at the intersection of Blackstone River Road and Whipple Street in Worcester, in which the 28-year-old corrections officer, Edmund Lindberg, who was travelling on his motorcycle was struck by… read more…
- One Killed in a Motorcycle Truck Accident
One person was killed in a crash involving a motorcycle and a truck in New Bedford on Tuesday, adding to the ever-growing list of motorcycle casualties this year. WPRI reported that the police are still investigating the cause of the crash that occurred in the area of Washburn Street and Belleville Avenue in New Bedford…. read more…
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Child Injury & Abuse News Articles
- Mom, Boyfriend Arraigned on Child Abuse Charges
30-year-old Heather Dragotta of Weare, New Hampshire and 31-year-old Steve Amos of North Andover, Massachusetts were arraigned yesterday in Salem Superior Court in Massachusetts on counts of assault and battery on Dragotta’s infant daughter causing injury and also of permitting injury to a child. Both parties entered pleas of not guilty to the counts and… read more…
- $5M Cerebral Palsy Settlement for Florida Woman
A Florida woman who sued Evac Ambulance was awarded $5 million in a settlement, WESH reported today. Margarita Chess had a premature baby boy, which she claimed Evac Ambulance deprived of oxygen resulting in a cerebral palsy. She sued Evac for injuries her son received during the premature birth in an ambulance while she was 6 months… read more…
- Teen Drowning in Long Pond
In a tragic twist of fate, a 15-year-old teen lost his life in a drowning accident in Long Pond in Tyngsborough last Wednesday. The victim, Ide Eboigbe, had just finished his last day of ninth grade at the Innovation Academy Charter School when he drowned. According to the officials, he was on a boat ride… read more…
- 2-Yr Old Boy Seriously Injured by Lawnmower
A Newport child, the 2-year-old Jonathan Howe, was seriously injured when he slid into lawnmower being operated by his grandfather, NH police told WMUR. According to the police the boy was injured yesterday afternoon when the he slipped while running down a slight grade and into the cutting deck of a mower being operated by… read more…
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Birth Injury News Articles
- $6.5 Million Settlement for Child Injured at Birth
Date: January 9, 2009 Settlement Amount: $6.5 Million A 6.5 Million settlement has been reached in a Chicago birth injury suit. Seven year old Roberto Morales suffered permanent and serious birth injuries when he was born in 2001. The suit alleged that the Nurse and Doctor failed to attend to the child’s low heart rate… read more…
- United States Ranks 29th in Infant Mortality
According to a recent report, the United States has fallen further behind other developed countries when it comes to infant mortality, despite the amount of money spent on health care. The infant mortality rate was 6.86 infant deaths per 1,000 live births in 2005, which hardly changed from the rate of 6.89 deaths per 1,000… read more…
- $4.85 Million Dollar Settlement in Birth Injury Case
A 4.85 million dollar settlement was recently reached in a Massachusetts birth injury case as reported in Lawyers Weekly. The case involved a failure to deliver a child early which resulted in severe disabilities. Thomas M. Kiley and Associates is presently handling several birth injury cases. For more information involving Cerebral Palsy and Birth Injury… read more…
- New Study – Magnesium Reduces Risk of Cerebral Palsy among Babies
A new study shows that using magnesium to delay premature labor can actually reduce the baby’s risk of developing cerebral palsy. Magnesium sulfate helps stabilize blood vessels, limits damage caused by oxygen depletion and protects against injuries that could cause inflammation and swelling. These various benefits may help protect an endangered child from developing cerebral… read more…
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Wrongful Death Lawsuit News Articles
- Stratham Propane Gas Explosion Kills Woman
A propane gas explosion at Cortland Avenue in Stratham, NH, on Wednesday resulted in a fire that killed one 56-year-old woman. According to the authorities, an initial investigation of the fire scene showed that propane ignited in the home at 16-18 Cortland Avenue in Stratham before an intense fire consumed the duplex (a 2-story building… read more…
- Cape Cod Hospital Patient Death Ruled a Homicide
April 15, 2010 – Boston, Massachusetts – Last week the Cape Cod Times obtained documents that in 2009, a patient’s death at Cape Cod Hospital was caused by the misuse of restraints. Daniel J. Ryan, 35, was reportedly held down by several hospital workers, which resulted in his death. Initially, the hospital reported that restraining… read more…
- Patient at Cape Cod Hospital Died After Being Restrained
April 15, 2010 – Boston, Massachusetts – The Cape Cod Times obtained documents concerning a report on a man who died last year at Cape Cod Hospital after being restrained. According to the report, Daniel J. Ryan was held down by several hospital workers, which eventually resulted in his death.Cape Cod Hospital has been… read more…
- Wrongful Death Suit Filed By Father After Lynn Car Accident
April 14, 2010 – Salem, Massachusetts – A father has filed a wrongful death suit in the Lynn car accident that took the life of his daughter last month. The victim was killed when her boyfriend, who was speeding and driving drunk, flipped his Toyota 4Runner SUV. The driver had gone through a stop sign… read more…
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Defective Product & Liability News Articles
- Recalls for October: Strollers, Pans, and Fire Alarms
Earlier this month, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced several voluntary recalls with a number of various companies for products that needed to be adjusted and repaired due to serious safety concerns the products posed to consumers. Approximately 800 Tike Tech Single City X3 and X3 Sport Jogging Strollers have been recalled over… read more…
- 5 Entrapped Babies Prompt Graco and CPSC Recall of 2 Million Strollers
Today, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Graco Children’s Products, Inc. are voluntarily recalling approximately 2 million of the Graco’s strollers because of entrapment and strangulation hazards. This recall includes Graco’s Quattro Tour and MetroLite models sold from November 2000 to December 2007. Review this chart to see if your baby’s stroller is… read more…
- Recall: Bike Brakes May “Crack”
Last week, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled Revl carbon brakes for bicycles due to concerns over the brakes cracking over time and causing the brakes to potentially fail and the rider to fall or to crash as a result. The recall is a precautionary measure, as there have not been any reported injuries… read more…
- Can Refrigerators Cause Fire?
Yes, defective refrigerators can cause fire. Last year the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled 1.6 million Maytag refrigerators due to a fire hazard. The CPSC and Maytag Corporation of Newton, Iowa issued the recall because an electrical failure in the refrigerator’s relay posed a risk of fire. The relay is the component that engages the… read more…
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Personal Injury News Articles
- Massachusetts Turnpike Toll Taker Injured After Being Dragged By Truck
April 6, 2010 – Springfield, Massachusetts – A Massachusetts Turnpike toll collector was seriously injured Friday morning at the Springfield Plaza when he was struck by a tractor trailer. David J. Pandolfi, 63, of Springfield was standing outside of his toll booth when he was hit by the truck. Pandolfi was taken to Baystate Medical… read more…
- Teen Injured After Assault at Rockland Party
March 8, 2010 – Rockland, Mass. – A teenage boy was seriously injured after being stabbed multiple times by a peer at a party on Friday evening in Rockland, Mass. According to The Patriot Ledger, the 16-year-old male victim was stabbed repeatedly while at a party at about 5:45 p.m. on Church Street. Rockland Fire… read more…
- West Brookfield Family of 5 Treated After Carbon Monoxide Exposure
March 4, 2010 – West Brookfield, Mass. – A family of 5 was removed from their West Brookfield home and taken to the hospital after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning. According to MassLive, the gas poisoning victims called emergency crews when they all began feeling sick while in the home. The victims include a young child… read more…
- Man Suffers Serious Personal Injuries After Harwich Assault
March 1, 2010 – Harwich, Mass. – A man suffered serious personal injuries after being beaten by 2 men brandishing baseball bats during an assault that occurred Saturday night at the Gulf Station on Pleasant Lake Avenue in Harwich, Mass.Cape Cod Time reports that police arrived at the scene at about 9:40 p.m. and found… read more…
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Wrongful Death News Articles
- Patient's Death at Massachusetts General Hospital Due to Alarm Fatigue
April 6, 2010 – Boston, Massachusetts – A heart patient at the Massachusetts General Hospital who died in January was recently found by federal investigators to have been the victim of “alarm fatigue.” On duty at the time of the patient’s death were 10 nurses. Not one of those 10 nurses can recall hearing the… read more…
- 1 Killed and 1 Injured in Roslindale Apartment Shooting
March 2, 2010 – Roslindale, Mass. – One man died and another suffered serious personal injuries after a shooting Sunday night at a Roslindale apartment complex. According to WickedLocal, a call was placed to the local police at about 7:26 p.m. from the 3rd floor of an apartment building on Stellman Road. When police officers… read more…
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General News Articles
- Brockton Pit Bull Shot by Police for Alleged Attack
The owner of a pit bull that was shot by police on Sunday after it allegedly tried to attack a police officer, said that her dog was only barking, not trying to attack. Teresa Centeio’s 3-year-old pit bull named Ace was shot and killed by a police officer who was answering a call Sunday afternoon… read more…
- Mass. Rep. Nyman Dies in Accidental Drowning
The death of Mass. State Representative Robert Nyman, who died on Friday night, has been ruled an accidental drowning. Nyman, 49, was found unresponsive in his swimming pool Friday night, according to Plymouth District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz, NECN reports. His neighbors pulled him out and performed CPR, but he later died at the hospital…. read more…
- Safety Improvements Needed for Big Dig Tunnels
April 27, 2010 – Boston, Massachusetts – Safety improvements are needed for Big Dig tunnels, according to a report from the federal Department of Transportation. The inspector general has urged the Federal Highway Administration to implement safety improvements in the following areas: In the Ted Williams Tunnel, ensure the safety of ceiling anchors Fire preparedness… read more…
- Bus Driver Has Heart Attack – Five Injured in Mass. Bus Accident
A bus owned by Dufour Inc., veered off the road and into a ditch after the driver had a heart attack. The driver, 69-year-old James A. Witherell of Williamstown, was pronounced dead at Berkshire Medical Center, according to police. Preliminary reports show that Witherell probably had a heart attack. Witherell was driving a newer bus,… read more…
