Winter in New England can bring some pretty brutal weather that can include snow, ice, sleet and freezing rain. With each winter storm comes the potential for a slip and fall accident that could seriously injure you or someone you love. It is important that you contact an attorney immediately in order to protect your...
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Wheelchair Users More Likely Than Other Pedestrians to be Killed in Car Collisions
Pedestrians have no protection from the impact of a car crash and can suffer serious injuries or fatalities when motorists are negligent and cause an accident. While all pedestrians are vulnerable to harm as a result of a collision, recent studies show there are some pedestrians who are more vulnerable than others. In particular, those...
Read MoreGetting Medical Bills Paid after a Rear-End Crash in Hartford
After a car accident in Connecticut, your medical bills should be covered by auto insurance, one way or another. Connecticut requires all drivers to purchase liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage; because Connecticut is a fault insurance state, the at-fault driver's liability insurance should pay your medical bills in the event of an...
Read MoreWhat is GAP Insurance? Do I need it?
You're in a car accident and it's not your fault. Your car is totaled. The at-fault driver's insurance company is going to pay 100% of the costs of your vehicle, right? Your car is stolen and you report it to the police. Your insurance company is going to pay 100% of the costs of your...
Read MoreImproper Disinfection at Baystate Noble Hospital Leaves Colonoscopy Patients at Risk
An estimated 293 colonoscopy patients at Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield, Massachusetts, may have been exposed to potentially-life threatening diseases like HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C due to improper disinfection procedures, according to several news articles and a statement released by the hospital. Baystate Noble Hospital notified 293 patients on Jan. 22 who underwent...
Read MoreLaw Offices of Mark E. Salomone Wins 2015 Litigator Award, Ranking Firm Among Top 1%
The Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone, a leading personal injury law firm with offices throughout Massachusetts, will be honored with a prestigious 2015 Litigator Award this month, presented by the Trial Lawyers Board of Regents. Widely considered to be the nation's highest honor for litigation achievement, the Litigator Awards recognizes lawyers in the highest...
Read MoreMBTA Red Line Operator Violated “Multiple Safety Procedures,” Investigators Say
An investigation into a recent MBTA Red Line runaway train in Boston has turned up evidence the operator failed to follow numerous critical safety protocols. The finding is not all that surprising, considering it was already known the train left Braintree Station with no operator at the helm. Thankfully, none of the 50 passengers aboard...
Read MoreHow Drivers in Winter Can Reduce Risk of Causing Pedestrian Accidents
During the colder months in Massachusetts, drivers face many wintertime perils that pose a serious risk to pedestrians. Early sunsets make it more difficult to see pedestrians during the afternoon commute. Snow piles may get in the way of a driver seeing someone walking on the sidewalk where he needs to pull in. Black ice...
Read MoreChild Injuries and Side-Impact Collisions in Hartford
Side impact or T-bone collisions are among the most dangerous types of car accidents on roadways in Hartford and throughout Connecticut. The Association for Advancement in Automotive Medicine reports in a study where side impact crashes accounted for 19 percent of all collisions, these T-bone accidents were the cause of 32 percent of fatalities. Everyone in a side...
Read MoreChipotle Mexican Grill Norovirus Outbreak Raises Lawsuit Questions
In Boston, diners at several Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants fell ill after eating food served to them at the fast food chain. The serious incident raises questions about food safety and the potential liability of the business owner. The Chipotle illness outbreak started with diners in several Western states in late October 2015. They suffered...
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