A California woman claims that injuries she suffered as an infant resulted in long-term damage that will affect her for the rest of her life. Caron L. Stapleton, the guardian ad litem for Catherine Emily Phillips, filed a complaint earlier this month, alleging that Phillips suffered serious injuries in 1996…
Driving is difficult to do in and around Boston without any distractions, narrow roads, bicyclists, and rush hour traffic all lead to tough driving conditions. Now add in the fact the the driver may be a teenager and may be on his or her phone – now you have a…
It’s almost time to don the witch, ninja, and princess costumes and go trick-or-treating in neighborhoods across America. It’s easy to make Halloween a safe and enjoyable holiday, but injuries can occur. Hundreds of children running around in the dark, dressed in costumes and amped up on sugar can present…
The birth of a newborn baby is as natural of a miracle that we can observe in our world. A newborn baby represents hope, potential, and a clean start. Hundreds of thousands of births occur every single day, and unfortunately many of them have complications that result in various difficulties…
Concussions are common on the football field and the hockey rink, but what about on playgrounds? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 21,000 U.S. kids suffer traumatic brain injuries on the playground annually. In addition, the rate of childhood concussions is rising. In 2005, 23…
Since a series of high-profile, ex-NFL players have succumbed early in their lives to terrible fates as a result of repeated head injuries – whether through chronic nervous system illnesses or suicide as a result of depression – the public dialogue concerning concussions and their effect on the human body…
For many people, riding a motorcycle is more than just a hobby, it’s a way of life. When motorcyclists utilize safe riding practices, they dramatically reduce their risk of serious injury and death. But the fact is, motorcycle riding is a risky business. Without the enclosed protection of a car…
Amidst all of the excitement of the upcoming summer months, tragedy struck back in June at Walt Disney World resort in Orlando, Florida. While visiting the park with his family, 2-year-old Lane Graves was grabbed by an almost 7 foot long alligator and dragged into the Seven Seas Lagoon. The…
The Center for Disease Control reported 4.5 million dog bites in the United States between 2001 and 2003. Annually, over 350,000 people visit the emergency room and 850,000 people need some sort of medical attention as a result of dog bites. The losses from the injuries total over $1…
For working Massachusetts parents, day care is often a necessity. However, there can be benefits for the whole family when children spend time away from home. A good daycare facility provides socialization with adults and other children, entertainment, and an opportunity to learn and play in a safe environment. But…