By Robert I. Feinberg | Published September 9, 2013 | Posted in Personal Injury | Leave a comment
A vicious bulldog recently bit an eight-year-old Westfield boy on the arm. Officials say that doctors may not be able to save the boy’s arm. The young boy, whose name was not released, was letting the dog in the house when the dog bite occurred. The boy’s father said that the dog has “territorial issues,” Read More
Read MoreOf all the negative events that occur in a delivery room, shoulder dystocia may be the most serious. Even experienced doctors panic when an otherwise normal delivery suddenly deteriorates into an emergency situation. What is shoulder dystocia? There are some risk factors for shoulder dystocia, namely diabetes in the mother or a history of big Read More
Read MoreA long-standing physical comedy gag is the person who slips and falls on a banana peel. The interesting thing is that this gag may apply in Boston tort cases as well! A shopkeeper, or anyone else, has a duty to keep the premises safe for most everyone who comes onto the property. Many times, a Read More
Read MoreIn a recent blog, I wrote of the optimism that people have in that we tend to think that we will not be injured in an activity or in a car accident. That is a logical human feeling. However, as Benjamin Franklin once said, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Well, Read More
Read MoreIt is always useful to check out the perspective of the other side in any injury litigation dispute. For instance, the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) does research on the prevention of slip and fall accidents — for the benefit of flooring supply and maintenance companies and the insurance companies that represent them. For businesses Read More
Read MoreBoston families are gearing up for summer fun, including time at the beach, lake or pool. Before you pack the new flip-flops and locate that bottle of 30 SPF lotion, take time to review some important information about recognizing the actual signs that an adult or child is drowning. Unlike Hollywood depictions of someone in Read More
Read MoreAs the school year begins, field trips and after school activities, including sports, are prevalent. Cities and towns will require, in most instances, the signing of a permission slip, which releases a school department from liability for negligence. Gross negligence cannot be waived or released but it is a much harder doctrine to meet should Read More
Read MoreIn the days following the bomb blasts at the 2013 Boston Marathon, The One Fund was created to provide some financial assistance to those who were injured. Donors wanting to contribute were given a June 15 deadline. In the two months following the terrible events of April 15, nearly $46 million was raised. Along with Read More
Read MoreIt is always useful to check out the perspective of the other side in any injury litigation dispute. Fortunately for me, I started my legal practice at an insurance defense firm. The insight gained there has proven invaluable. That was helped in understanding litigation and the defense’s perspective. But information can come from independent agencies Read More
Read MoreAlthough there is currently no federal law prohibiting drivers from using cell phones and other hand-held devices while driving, many states have distracted driving laws. For instance, in Massachusetts, it is illegal for any driver to send text messages, and drivers under the age of 18 are not allowed to use cell phones. As public Read More
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