New England is no stranger to severe winters that bring several feet of snow in one storm. For many Massachusetts residents, this poses serious problems when it comes to handling our daily chores and getting to work on time. As the snow piles up on the roadways and is removed…
Although medical technology has worked wonders when it comes to helping us heal certain ailments or cope with other conditions, some medical products turn out to cause far more harm than good. Medical device maker Bard recently came under scrutiny after reports surfaced that its inferior vena cava (IVC) filters…
Numerous plaintiffs from across the country have initiated lawsuits against drug manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline, LLC, alleging that its drug Zofran caused a host of birth defects like cleft palate, club foot, and heart defects. During the early 1990s, the company received approval for the drug from the United States Food and Drug…
IKEA, a Swedish-based home retail service providing a line of affordable furniture and home goods, has found itself in hot water over claims indicating that the company’s dressers and other furniture units pose serious dangers to children. Roughly 27 million units sold at IKEA’s stores and through the website have…
One of the most common issues that arises in a car accident case is a dispute between the injured victim and the responsible driver’s insurance company. In many instances, the defendant’s insurer will try to avoid paying benefits to the injured plaintiff, causing many headaches for everyone involved. Although you’d…
In the recent case of Rose v. Farina, a Massachusetts Court of Appeals was presented with the question of whether a jury was inconsistent in the way that it answered three targeted questions presented to them in a motor vehicle accident case. The facts of the case are as follows. During 2007,…
Many people are familiar with the concept of driving while drunk, which is commonly referred to as driving under the influence. In Massachusetts, however, the technical name for this offense is operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This important distinction is intended to cover those drivers who…
Massachusetts is one of 17 states that require motorists to obtain Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage as part of their auto insurance coverage policies. The benefits provided under PIP are called no-fault insurance coverage, meaning that you have a right to make a claim with your insurer to receive PIP benefits after…
In August 2015, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) levied its largest fine to date against Fiat Chrysler for the car company’s failure to fix unsafe automobiles according to the U.S. Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Pursuant to the court’s order, Fiat Chrysler’s civil penalties totaled roughly $105 million. Until…
There are many issues that arise in the workers’ compensation field. One of the most common issues to arise in the beginning of a workers’ compensation claim is whether the injured worker was an employee of the company or employer named in the claim or lawsuit. In a recent case, the Appeals…