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Boston Personal Injury News - Page 7

What Is Infant Cephalohematoma? 

Published in Child Injury, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury on November 23, 2018

Reading Time: 3 minutes A child can sustain injuries in many ways during the birth process, and an uncommon but potentially dangerous condition that can result from a birth injury is infant cephalohematoma. This condition occurs in about 2% of all live births in the United States. While it is not definitively fatal or life-threatening, it may still cause…

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Most Dangerous Intersections in Boston

Published in Local News, Personal Injury on November 16, 2018

Reading Time: 3 minutes Massachusetts, especially the Boston area, has a long-standing reputation of being difficult for drivers. Traffic is very congested in most of the Boston metropolitan area, and several intersections are notorious for being some of the most dangerous areas for drivers. All drivers in the Boston area, both residents and visitors, should know the most dangerous…

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What Is Quadriplegia?

Published in Personal Injury on June 30, 2018

Reading Time: 3 minutes In 2013, a study revealed that almost one in every 50 people in the United States suffers from paralysis. Quadriplegia is one of the types of paralysis; it occurs when someone loses mobility and sensation in all four limbs and the torso. Quadriplegia is a severe condition with many life-changing effects on a victim. Some…

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When Can Cell Phone Search Results Be Used as Evidence?

Published in Personal Injury on June 28, 2018

Reading Time: 7 minutes A Brief Summary of the Following Article In today’s digital age, cell phones are more than just communication devices; they are reservoirs of personal information and potentially crucial evidence in legal cases. In investigations for civil and criminal cases, attorneys will go to great lengths to obtain the evidence needed to win a case. Social…

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Checking a Doctor’s Credentials

Published in Personal Injury, Safety on May 16, 2018

Reading Time: 3 minutes Many people trust health insurance companies to contract with top-quality doctors, hospitals, and state licensing agencies. Unfortunately, many insurers regularly use practitioners who are subpar at best. Some may even have medical disciplinary actions, medical malpractice claims, and other negative marks on their records. Different Ways to Research a Doctor Although no federal database provides…

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Narcan – What Is It?

Published in Personal Injury, Safety on May 15, 2018

Reading Time: 3 minutes Narcan is the brand name of naloxone, an antidote for heroin and other opiates – prescription pills such as oxycodone, morphine, codeine, methadone, and Vicodin. Narcan blocks the opiate’s effects and can reverse an overdose. Overdoses occur after taking too much of a drug. If a person stops breathing during an overdose, serious brain damage…

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How Do Medical Records Affect Your Injury Claim?

Published in Personal Injury on October 2, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes Claims to pursue financial recovery for personal injuries depend upon documentation of said injuries. It is the injured party’s burden of proof to show that he or she has suffered real, compensable damages in the accident. Proving an injury requires more than showing up in court in a cast or wheelchair. The civil courts demand…

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The Rule Against Hearsay in Injury Cases

Published in Personal Injury on June 30, 2017

Reading Time: 3 minutes “Hearsay” is a legal term used both criminal and civil courtroom proceedings to describe any statement other than one made by a sworn witness being examined in the courtroom under oath, and offered as evidence of the truth of the matter at hand. If you are a fan of courtroom procedurals on TV, you are accustomed to…

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What Are Toxic Torts?

Published in Personal Injury on June 29, 2017

Reading Time: 4 minutes Chemicals, dangerous pharmaceuticals, and various toxic substances can be extremely harmful to humans, for example: When they are exposed at work; When they are prescribed a pharmaceutical drug that turns out to be dangerous; As a result of environmental exposure, such as when toxic exhaust is released into the air; When toxins pollute the water…

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How Can Social Media Impact Your Personal Injury Claim?

Published in Personal Injury on February 21, 2017

Reading Time: 3 minutes Being involved in an accident can be daunting. You’re likely wondering how you’ll pay for your medical expenses, how you’ll be compensated for lost wages, and what recourse there is to recover money from the parties responsible. We understand the challenges of being the victim of an act of negligence, and we also understand that…

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