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Lowell Fire Results in Multiple Wrongful Deaths

On Thursday July 10, 2014, seven people were killed and nine people were hospitalized as a result of a tragic fire in Lowell, Massachusetts. This fire, which was the deadliest fire in the state since 1994, was reported early that morning by a police officer passing through the area. The building involved was a mixed use building that had a liquor store on the first floor and apartments on the second and third floors. One of the families in the building lost the mother and father and three children; thankfully two of the couple’s children were able to escape the blaze. Almost fifty people lost their homes that day.

Are 93A and Punitive Damages Covered By Legal Malpractice Insurance?

Under a Massachusetts case handed down by the United States District Court on July 29, 2014, the answer is no: after a jury finding of legal negligence, double damages under 93A, and attorney fees, the Court ruled that the insurance company is not responsible for the double damages or the attorney fees.

Teenage Driver Causes Severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Turning 16 and getting a driver’s license is something teens have been looking forward to for generations. But just like President Franklin D. Roosevelt said, “great power involves great responsibility.” The Centers for Disease Control reports that drivers between the ages of 16 and 19 are at the highest risk for crashes and that risk is especially high within one year of obtaining a license.

Large-Truck Accidents in Massachusetts

On July 17, 2014, the combination of a lost, out-of-town truck driver and defective truck breaks resulted in a sixty-foot flatbed truck launching into a Boston Common stairwell, just a few blocks from our Six Beacon Street office. Thankfully there were no injuries, but authorities cleared out the vicinity including Boston Common Frog Pond wading area due to concerns about the truck’s fuel tanks and any possible leaks or explosions.

Driver Fatigue and Tractor-Trailer Accidents

On the morning of July 8, 2014, a tractor-trailer rolled over on the ramp between Interstates 290 and 495 in Marlborough, Massachusetts. While thankfully no injuries were reported, the clean-up of the roadway took several hours and highway traffic was at a standstill for a large portion of the day. Truck accidents like these can not only close major stretches of interstate, but can also cause massive injuries, even death, to those involved. Was driver fatigue involved?

Uber Car Accidents and Insurance

In Boston, and other large metropolitan areas throughout the United States, rideshare services are becoming more and more popular. These companies offer consumers the convenience of having access to a vehicle without the hassle of car payments, paying costs such as gas, and the difficulty of city parking.

Pedestrian Accidents in Massachusetts

In 2008, 75 of 364 vehicle-related fatalities in Massachusetts were pedestrian deaths. In addition, Massachusetts Health and Human Services also reports that there are approximately 11 deaths and more than 1300 injuries to pedestrians between the age of 5 and 18, and that most of these events happen between the hours of 3:00 and 5:00 PM.

Distracted Driving in Massachusetts Accidents

The United States National Highway Traffic Safety Commission reports that 71% of teens and young adults have admitted to composing and sending text messages while driving and 78% admit to reading text messages while driving. In 2012 more than 3,000 Americans were killed and over 400,000 were injured in distracted driving accidents.

Safe Driving During Summer Months

The summer is full of occasions to spend time with friends and family at beaches, cookouts, or other fun activities. These summer adventures can often require a lot of driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that there is an increase of vehicles on highways and that there were 377 crash-related deaths during Memorial Day 2012 alone. Here is some advice on how to keep your family safe during summer vacation.

Preventing Swimming Pool Accidents in Summer

Pools and spas can be an excellent way to relax in the summer time. Unfortunately they are also the cause of many deaths and accidents among children, as well as adults. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that 202 children under the age of 14 died in pool or spa accidents between Memorial Day and Labor Day 2013. Despite these tragic numbers, it is possible to keep family members, especially children, safe near swimming pools.