Weather-wise, we had a beautiful day today in Boston, but it turned tragic for a 5 year-old boy and his family in Dorchester. Chris Huynh was a struck by a car while crossing a street located in a Vietnamese neighborhood of Dorchester. Family members said the boy was crossing Whitten…
Getting exercise is important. Especially since statistics warn that in about 12 years, 42% of the American population will be obese. That is one scary statistic. That said, I’m all for everything that gets men, women and children out there, exercising. Jumping on a trampoline can be a great way…
Oh those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. Those days of soda, and pretzels, and beer. But there’s one thing singer Nat King Cole forgot. Summer always bring with it swimming pools – and inevitably – and sometimes tragically – serious swimming pool accidents. That can involve everything from diving…
In the past few years, closer attention has been paid in this state to a series of Massachusetts car accidents that involved older drivers. So, as a Boston/Dedham auto accident attorney, I’m happy to report that last week Massachusetts state health regulators approved rules that define when an older person…
As a Dedham/Boston car accident attorney, I’ve said this before, and it’s worth saying again. Being injured in a car accident is, according to statistics, one of the most likely events to happen in your life. That’s the unpleasant, inconvenient truth. Other than being the best driver you can be,…
The world of Cinnamon Spice, Pink Basket Case, and Rum Raisin may not be so rosy. Welcome to the world of lipsticks, nail polishes, and blushes. Women use these products all the time; and most women love them. In fact, cosmetics is a $7 billion-dollar industry – that’s the amount…
File this case under “Be careful what nursing home you choose for your loved ones.” Here’s the story. An 82-year-old woman, who was confined to a wheelchair, and also had advanced dementia and impaired decision-making abilities, was admitted to a nursing home for care. While there, staff members became increasingly…
When it comes to investigating and litigating Massachusetts motor vehicle accidents, here’s the way it’s been for a long, long time: One car hits another, causing injuries. The victim in the car that was hit tries to prove that the other vehicle was speeding, causing the accident. As a Boston,…
Summer – it’s almost here. That’s when everyone enjoys summer barbecues, lemonade, and pool parties galore in the backyard. I’ve written in this blog previously that swimming pools bring with them inherent risks. The risks of injury are very high. Depending on the type of swimming pool injury involved, an…
If you have placed someone that you love in a nursing home, signed a healthcare proxy on their behalf, and later decide you want to sue in court for Massachusetts nursing home abuse , or file a Massachusetts wrongful death suit, this blog post is for you. That’s because many…