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Does Massachusetts’ No-Fault Car Accident Law Limit My Right to Sue?
Like many other states, Massachusetts adopted a no-fault approach to auto accidents to encourage swift and easy settlements of minor claims. With no-fault, the parties involved in a traffic accident file claims with their own insurance companies, rather than with the company insuring the driver who allegedly caused the accident. The logic behind the law […]
Prolonged Legal Battle over Alleged Defect in Remington Rifles Draws to Conclusion
In October 2000, Rich and Barbara Barber lost their young son in a gun accident due to a major defect in the firearm that Remington not only knew about, but actively concealed. When Barbara went to unload her Remington rifle, her finger was not near the trigger, yet the gun went off. The bullet killed […]
Exploding E-Cigarettes Continue to Injure Consumers
Since hitting the market in 2007, e-cigarettes have become increasingly popular, with sales expected to reach $1.5 billion in 2015. There are now roughly over four hundred brands of e-cigarettes with over seven thousand different flavors. In addition to the ongoing debate about the health risks of electronic cigarettes, numerous reports of the devices spontaneously […]
Are Bedsores a Sign of Nursing Home Neglect?
If you have an elderly loved one in a nursing home, you want them to get the best possible care. Unfortunately, you cannot monitor that care around the clock. The best that most concerned relatives can do is to visit their loved ones regularly, discuss the care regimen and look for telltale signs of neglect. By […]
Automatic Gates May Lead to Serious Personal Injury
Automatic entry gate systems are capable of causing a variety of personal injuries and damage to motor vehicles when they are not functioning properly. Generally, these gate systems operate by swinging or sliding either horizontally or vertically. Gate systems are generally controlled manually or by an automatic motor control system. When safely installed and properly […]
Who Can Sue for Wrongful Death in Massachusetts?
If you have lost a loved one due to negligence, you may be feeling a great deal of anger and frustration. When you believe someone should be held accountable for carelessness that led to your loved one’s death, it can be difficult to understand why the criminal justice system should pass on your case. However, […]
Federal Government Investigates Ford amid Brake Failure Reports
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a statement stating that the agency has now received at least thirty-three (33) consumer complaints alleging brake failure in Ford F-150 pickup trucks. In response, the NHTSA has announced the commencement of an official investigation. Approximately 420,000 F-150 trucks with the 3.5 liter V6 engine from the […]
Dangerous Hair Care Products Can Cause Serious Injuries
Over 200 women in 40 different states have joined in a class action lawsuit against the hair care line WEN. The plaintiffs assert that WEN products – specifically the WEN Cleansing Conditioner, created by celebrity hairstylist Chaz Dean – can cause severe hair damage, including rashes and bald spots. WEN has denied these allegations. Among […]
What Are the Challenges to Proving Medical Malpractice?
Patients who suffer injuries because of their doctors’ mistakes often have a difficult case to make. Although some errors are self-evident, such as operating on the wrong body part or leaving a foreign object like a sponge in a body cavity, other failures are difficult to prove. The challenge comes down to proving two key […]
Keyless Car Ignition Systems Pose Unreasonable Danger to Consumers
Keyless ignitions represent an innovative – and popular – advancement in automobile features. The “shelf life” of car keys is quickly expiring. Keyless ignitions are now standard in 245 automobile models and optional in 31 others, according to one automotive website. Yet, keyless ignitions pose an unintended – and fatal – danger to consumers. In […]