Summer is usually a time when thoughts turn to cooling off and leisurely days around a swimming pool (especially during heat waves such as we’ve had here in Massachusetts recently.) That makes perfect sense, but in my view as a Massachusetts swimming pool accident lawyer, not enough people are aware…
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Massachusetts Teenage Driver Accidents: Drop the Smart Phones When Driving!
It’s summer and the livin’ is easy. I love this time of year – it’s my favorite, bar none. Summer time brings warm, carefree memories of childhood, and slows everyone’s life down a bit for the here and now. In short, I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t feel that it’s…
Tobacco Companies Gearing Up To Re-Enter Advertising World
File this under “Some Things Never Change”: For years, everyone has been aware that long ago, (in 1971 to be exact,) the U.S. government banned cigarette manufacturers from advertising on TV. Much later, as part of a Master Settlement Agreement for tobacco liability in 1998, and the Family Smoking Prevention…
Massachusetts SJC Hears Appeal Of Dangerous Products Case
A few days ago, I posted on the subject of a Massachusetts dangerous products lawsuit involving an inflatable swimming pool slide and Toys R Us, where almost $21 million was awarded in 2006 by a Massachusetts jury to the family of a woman killed in an accident due to this…
Massachusetts Pool Slide Death Appealed To SJC By Toys R Us
Here’s a real interesting story about defective products, and the legal liability that can attach to them. (This type of liability is known as Product Liability.) The story is also timely, since it’s summer now. Read on, and you’ll find out why. Ever visit a friend who has a pool…
Massachusetts Taxicab Accidents: Not Something You Want To Be Injured In.
A common question I get in my injury law practice is, “Who can I sue if I’m injured either as a pedestrian by a Massachusetts taxicab, or as a passenger in a taxicab?” That’s a good question. Answering it, sometimes, isn’t so easy. That’s because of the arcane, byzantine way…
Massachusetts Product Liability Claims May Result From Defective Beanbag Chairs
Here’s a typical scenario in life, which can suddenly go off into a direction you never anticipated. You go the furniture store, planning to buy some pieces for your new home or apartment. Wow – you see beanbag chairs, which are “just the ticket” for the informal recreation room for…
Massachusetts Defective Product Injuries Might Result From Popcorn Maker
Made popcorn lately with the Avon Popcorn Maker? Chances are it was anything but a Jolly Time. Recently, the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled Avon Microwave Popcorn Makers, due to burn and fire hazards and the possibility of injuries from using them. The CPSC has instructed consumers who…
Massachusetts Distracted Driving Accidents Involve Too Many Parents
Every parent – and of course, every soccer Mom – knows all too well the chaos and confusion that comes with the territory, when you shuttle your children around in the car. What tunes should you play on the radio? How to handle the fights between siblings? Darn, my toddler…
Massachusetts Car-Pedestrian Accidents Need To Be Prevented
This blog post is for all of the parents out there who might be reading this. If your child is at home with you right now, lean over and give him or her a big hug, and thank your lucky stars that he or she is safe. And if you…