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• A Synopsis of Boston's Big Dig Tragic Tunnel Collapse

  Staff Writer | July 29, 2006 2:17 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  On July 10, 2006, Melina Del Valle (38) of Boston was killed when a nearly 3000 pound ceiling panel feel from the recently completed I 90/Ted William's Connector Tunnel in Boston's Central Artery. The tragedy follows a decade of concerns over escalating costs related to the tunnel, which included at least one indictment and conviction for false plan submission. Massachusetts Governor, Mitt...

• Association of Trial Lawyers of America Considers Name Change

  Staff Writer | July 15, 2006 5:36 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  This Monday, July 17, 2006, Ken Suggs, ATLA President, officers, the ATLA Board of Governors and ATLA membership will vote on whether to change the name of ATLA. ATLA, an organization in which I have actively participated for nearly a decade, is a very influential with members of Congress and the Judiciary. For years and from behind the scenes, ATLA has fought for people's rights. The...

• Nationwide Recall of Disetronic D-TRONplus Power Packs

  Staff Writer | July 15, 2006 4:47 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  The Food and Drug Adminstration announced a recall of the the power packs used in D-TRON Insulin pumps. The pumps, used for mechanical supplementation of insulin in patients (usually diabetics) apparently contain a redesigned battery, which has caused problems with the pump. It is unclear whether the battery was redesigned and manufatured by the pump manufacturer itself or whether a third...

• Choosing a Personal Injury Lawyer

  Staff Writer | July 15, 2006 3:34 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Tractor-Trailer Accidents

  A claimant will often request the advice of his or her attorney when evaluating the value of a particular claim or case. I assume that this is because the attorney has greater exposure to jury verdicts, medical issues, case law, statutes, issues relating to liability and potential weaknesses--all factors that impact case valuation. In choosing a personal injury lawyer, it is important that the...

• Vioxx Verdict

  Staff Writer | July 13, 2006 3:27 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  Reuters reports a defense verdict in a trial involving Vioxx. According to the report, the seven member jury found adequate warnings provided to the prescribing physician--but inadequate warnings to the plaintiff. Ultimately, it seems, the jury found that the plaintiff--68 years old--would have suffered a heart attack with or without Vioxx.

• Buyer Beware-Nursing Home Neglect

  Staff Writer | July 03, 2006 4:02 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Nursing Home & Elder Abuse

  Your stay at a nursing home in Massachusetts may be a one way ticket to a hospital. Today the Boston Globe reports the series woes prevalent in Massachusetts nursing homes. The report cites lack of qualified staffing and overreliance on nurse practitioners (rather than M.D.'s) as a cause. What could be minor medical problems--such as dehydration, urinary tract infections, chronic pulmonary...