The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations has defined a wrong-site surgery as an event that is not related to the patient's natural course of illness, rather they are unexpected events that cause serious physical or psychological injuries....
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Understanding fault in a Massachusetts car accident
Though the term 'fault' is brandied out quite a bit when discussing culpability in a car accident, the reality is that this term has a legal meaning and it is important to understand the concept in order to figure out legal liability and compensation in a personal...
One dead, two injured in multi-vehicle crash
One of the ways car accident victims get closure after an accident is by identifying the person who caused the crash and then holding them accountable. When the car accident is between two vehicles, it is somewhat easier to identify the negligent party but when there...
Nearly 1000 deaths due to hospital errors daily
Massachusetts' residents may be unaware that rather than getting better at the hospital, thousands of people end up either getting worse or dying of a hospital error, not their original condition. Almost 20 years ago, a shocking study revealed that almost 100,000...
Building a strong claim for nursing home abuse victims
It is disheartening and frustrating to learn that a loved one may have experienced mistreatment while staying at a Massachusetts nursing home. If you suspect abuse or neglect of any kind, you may want to take legal action, but you may not know what to do next....
Crowd management to avoid workplace injuries is boss’s duty
As mentioned previously on this blog space, it is an employer's responsibility to create a safe working environment for all employees at all times, regardless of the type of workspace. One time an ordinarily safe working place can become unsafe is when a big sale or...
The relationship between age and workplace accident injuries
As Massachusetts workers grow older, they may find that completing the same task requires more physical effort than before or that they are unable to react as quickly as they were able to previously. In fact, one survey found that 36 percent of older Americans...
How can I find out what caused a worsened medical condition?
When something goes wrong, it is natural to want answers-what happened and how did it happen? Unfortunately, the answers to these questions are not forthcoming when it comes to resolving mistakes made in the medical field. When someone's condition is worsened due to a...
Employers must take steps to prevent construction site accidents
Working at a construction site is considered an inherently dangerous job-workers are more likely to fall, get hit by falling objects or electrocuted, than most other jobs. Many of the risks associated with the workplace have been identified by the Occupational Safety...
Will my car accident injuries cost an arm and a leg?
It is hard to imagine a life without cars. From the daily need of getting to work or transporting groceries home to taking the beloved summer road trip, motor vehicles are part of American culture. For as much joy as they bring our lives, cars can also be incredibly...
