The United States is currently in the throes of a vast opioid epidemic. With prescriptions of opioid prescription drugs quadrupling since 1991, the abuse of the drugs has also seen a steep increase across the nation and is now believed to be impacting the rate at which drugs of this class have been a factor...
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Motorcycle Anti-Lock Braking Systems Can Save Lives
Every year, hundreds of motorcyclists are injured and killed on the roads of Massachusetts. The statistics can be staggering - especially when they reveal that passenger vehicle fatalities occur at a mere fraction of the rate of fatal motorcycle accidents. Luckily, new technologies are making motorcycles safer for riders. If you or a loved one...
Read MoreConnecticut Teens Three Times More Likely Than Adult Drivers To Be Involved in Fatal Accidents
Teens look forward to the freedom and independence of their first car. But the first few years of having driving privileges can be incredibly dangerous for novice drivers. In fact, AAA reports motorists who are 16 and 17 have triple the risk of involvement in a deadly crash as opposed to older teens and adults. Back to school...
Read MoreNew IIHS Study Shows Smaller Vehicles Are More Dangerous
Most drivers would guess that being in a smaller car could lead to more serious injuries in the event of an auto accident, and they're right. But a new study shows that the gap between smaller and larger vehicles is even bigger than you might think. According to a CBS report on the study, the...
Read MoreWill iPhone's New "Do Not Disturb While Driving" Feature Slash Connecticut Car Accidents?
Distracted driving car accidents in Connecticut claim hundreds of lives and cause thousands of serious injuries each year. Apple Inc. is hoping to slash this figure by introducing a new "Do Not Disturb While Driving" feature on its iPhones. However, this may open the door to new legal issues. Although our Connecticut car accident lawyers know...
Read MorePost-Market Safety Events
Drug defects are often discovered after approval and sale Every medication comes with various lists of warnings and side effects, some of which can be deadly. Informed patient consent means that we have the freedom to speak to the pharmacist about any prescription, and to be properly informed about them by our providers. We also...
Read MoreBus and Truck Accidents Increased Nationwide by 8 Percent
Large truck accidents and those involving buses shot up by 8 percent in 2015, as compared to the year before, according to the latest final data available from the Federal Motor Carrier Association. The FMCSA reports that while there was a 34 percent dip in the number of truck accidents between 2005 and 2009, this...
Read MoreDistracted Driving Blamed in Surge in Massachusetts Car Accidents
Distracted driving has been an increasing focus in traffic safety circles in recent years, as the number of people with smartphones has continued to climb, reaching a saturation of 77 percent of all Americans as of last year. Now, one of the largest studies on distracted driving gives us a clearer picture of just how...
Read MoreLaw Offices of Mark E. Salomone sponsor of Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Motorcycle Run
The 6thannual motorcycle ride will be held on May 20 in Holyoke, MA The Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone is a proud sponsor of the 6th annual Holyoke Soldiers' Home Motorcycle Run on May 20, which is organized by Victory 4 Veterans, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting veterans at the Soldiers' Home in...
Read MoreCould Your Doctor Be Influenced By Pharmaceutical Manufacturers?
New study suggests that many physicians have accepted payments from drug companies We expect our doctors to put our best interests first and make decisions with our health as their top priority. But a recent study suggests that other incentives may affect those decisions for many medical professionals. A recent study published in the...
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