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Breakdown Lane Accident With Pedestrian Results in Wrongful Death

Maryland newspapers and newscasts recently reported that a local superhero had died in a car crash. They were referring to a fatal highway accident that claimed the life of Leonard Robinson, a retired businessman who played the role of movie and comic book figure, Batman, for countless children stricken by cancer and other serious illnesses. In his guise as the dark knight, Robinson had entertained thousands of children in hospitals, schools and at charity events and was hailed by many as a true life superhero. Robinson’s persona came to light a few years ago after he was stopped by police in his “Batmobile,” a custom made motor vehicle built to resemble the one used in Batman comics and movies, for not displaying a license plate. Amused officers let Robinson proceed to his event and the encounter was captured on a widely viewed YouTube video.

Wrongful Death Suit Filed Against Red Bull

Can sweet caffeinated beverages marketed to youth result in wrongful death? On a November evening in 2011, 33 year old Cory Terry was playing basketball with friends when he collapsed soon after complaining of light-headedness. Mr. Terry later died, the official cause of death being “idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy,” which means his heart stopped. Apparently he drank a Red Bull less than an hour before. And he drank it regularly.

Wrongful Death Life Insurance Coverage After Car Accident

The Massachusetts State Police found a single car on the wrong side of the Route 95 on August 10, 2011. The vehicle had been travelling south, had crossed the northbound lanes, and came to rest by the woods. Notwithstanding CPR and other emergency medical efforts, Mr. Phan, the driver and only occupant, was pronounced dead by the time he reached the Beverly Hospital.

Wrongful Death to Pedestrian

As a personal injury attorney in Boston, we see all too many pedestrian accident cases. Pedestrians are struck by motor vehicles and are injured in crosswalks, near crosswalks, in places where crosswalks should be and, of course, elsewhere. The law provides protection, but safe driving, and safe walking, provides even more protections.

Wrongful Death and 93A: Two Separate Claims

Can the family of a victim of wrongful death lose their jury trial and still win? On April 1, 2007, when Jacob Freeman sustained life ending injuries as a result of a fall at, Our House East, a restaurant in Boston, his estate filed a wrongful death case against the owners of the restaurant and the building for negligently maintaining the property. They lost. Then they won.

Boston Marathon 2013

The Boston Marathon has been a symbol of the independent culture and spirit of New England for as long as anyone can remember. Folks come from all over the region, the country and the world to participate. Most athletes train for months for this one single event and run competing only with themselves. And thousands of folks from all over the world turn out to cheer them on; it’s a celebration of Boston, of spring, and of the spirit of the Patriots. Yesterday the 117th Boston Marathon started out to be a spectacular day.

Arbitration in Massachusetts Wrongful Death Cases

There may be an upcoming appellate court decision which will have an in impact on Massachusetts wrongful death cases against hospitals and nursing homes in Massachusetts. In a case just appealed by a nursing home in Malden, GGNSC Malden Dexter, there is an attempt to use the Massachusetts Health Care Proxy as a sward for hospitals to enforce binding arbitration agreements.

Victims of Wrongful Death in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Wrongful Death Laws allow for recovery against people who are negligent, people who cause death by “willful, wanton or reckless” conduct, against common carriers, and against corporations for defective products. In 25 years of practicing law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts I have seen far too many wrongful death cases.

Massachusetts Wrongful Death Law Allows for Multiple Damages

There is a provision in the Massachusetts wrongful death statute regarding punitive damages for “malicious, willful, wonton or reckless conduct.” Massachusetts wrongful death attorney Neil Burns has used this portion of the law to secure personal financial information from the defendants; and to pressure insurance companies to pay a fair value to victim families..

Massachusetts Fire Deaths Lowest in Almost 70 Years

The New Year brought good news to Boston and Massachusetts residents. The Massachusetts state fire marshal says 35 people were killed by fire in Massachusetts last year, the lowest number in nearly seven decades. As Massachusetts attorneys, we have represented victims of fire in wrongful death cases and serious burn cases.

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