You're in a car accident and it's not your fault. Your car is totaled. The at-fault driver's insurance company is going to pay 100% of the costs of your vehicle, right? Your car is stolen and you report it to the police. Your insurance company is going to pay 100% of the costs of your...
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Improper Disinfection at Baystate Noble Hospital Leaves Colonoscopy Patients at Risk
An estimated 293 colonoscopy patients at Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield, Massachusetts, may have been exposed to potentially-life threatening diseases like HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C due to improper disinfection procedures, according to several news articles and a statement released by the hospital. Baystate Noble Hospital notified 293 patients on Jan. 22 who underwent...
Read MoreLaw Offices of Mark E. Salomone Wins 2015 Litigator Award, Ranking Firm Among Top 1%
The Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone, a leading personal injury law firm with offices throughout Massachusetts, will be honored with a prestigious 2015 Litigator Award this month, presented by the Trial Lawyers Board of Regents. Widely considered to be the nation's highest honor for litigation achievement, the Litigator Awards recognizes lawyers in the highest...
Read MoreMBTA Red Line Operator Violated “Multiple Safety Procedures,” Investigators Say
An investigation into a recent MBTA Red Line runaway train in Boston has turned up evidence the operator failed to follow numerous critical safety protocols. The finding is not all that surprising, considering it was already known the train left Braintree Station with no operator at the helm. Thankfully, none of the 50 passengers aboard...
Read MoreHow Drivers in Winter Can Reduce Risk of Causing Pedestrian Accidents
During the colder months in Massachusetts, drivers face many wintertime perils that pose a serious risk to pedestrians. Early sunsets make it more difficult to see pedestrians during the afternoon commute. Snow piles may get in the way of a driver seeing someone walking on the sidewalk where he needs to pull in. Black ice...
Read MoreChild Injuries and Side-Impact Collisions in Hartford
Side impact or T-bone collisions are among the most dangerous types of car accidents on roadways in Hartford and throughout Connecticut. The Association for Advancement in Automotive Medicine reports in a study where side impact crashes accounted for 19 percent of all collisions, these T-bone accidents were the cause of 32 percent of fatalities. Everyone in a side...
Read MoreChipotle Mexican Grill Norovirus Outbreak Raises Lawsuit Questions
In Boston, diners at several Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants fell ill after eating food served to them at the fast food chain. The serious incident raises questions about food safety and the potential liability of the business owner. The Chipotle illness outbreak started with diners in several Western states in late October 2015. They suffered...
Read MoreThe Driver Who Hit Me Doesn’t Have Insurance or Fled the Scene. Do I Still Have a Personal Injury Case?
Research shows that 1 out of every 7 drivers in the United States and about 12% of the drivers on Connecticut roads do not have auto insurance. It is not unusual for uninsured drivers to flee the scene of an accident fearing they will get in trouble with the police for operating a car without...
Read MoreWhat Cyclists Should Know About Massachusetts Bicycle Laws
Many people are leaving their cars at home in the driveway and choosing their bicycles to get them around town. But as bicycle commuting and touring becomes more popular, it is important to know the laws that must be followed when riding a bicycle on a city street or other public way. Just as there...
Read MoreCauses of Hartford Wrong-Way Crashes
In Connecticut, wrong-way driving crashes are a leading cause of head-on crashes. Connecticut Department of Transportation defines wrong-way crashes as accidents that occur "when a motorist enters the Interstate Highway in the wrong direction." Between 2009 and 2011 in Connecticut, an estimated five fatalities and 38 injuries occurred annually because of wrong-way drivers. With these...
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