Many of the luxury cars and SUVs purchased in Massachusetts and around the country feature panoramic sunroofs. These laminated glass panels create a more pleasant environment for vehicle occupants, but do they compromise safety? Logic would suggest that they do. After...
Driving in Massachusetts can be hazardous, especially highway driving. And one of the largest risk factors you may not know much about is tires and wheels falling off of 18-wheeler trucks. Wheels falling off trucks lead to numerous devastating motor vehicle accidents...
Every year, numerous motor vehicle accidents in Massachusetts are caused by drivers who make the reckless decision to get behind the wheel after drinking. While driving drunk is never a good idea, some car models are associated with more DUIs than others. The...
Some hospitals in Massachusetts try to save money wherever they can, and sometimes, that seems to be at patients' expense. One common example of this is the practice of not hiring as many doctors for their ERs and instead outsourcing them. When a private equity firm...
When sick, you rely on medical professionals in Massachusetts to find out what's wrong with you and prescribe the necessary treatment. Unfortunately, as a recent study has shown, misdiagnoses are far too common in U.S. emergency rooms. Prevalence of medical...
A 2019 report from The Betsy Lehman Center for Patient Safety revealed startling patient statistics. The Center found that more than 60,000 patients in Massachusetts had suffered from medical errors. Misdiagnosis can lead to harm or even death for patients. Claims of...
If you're involved in a motor vehicle accident on Massachusetts roadways, there are certain things that you should do to protect yourself and the other drivers involved. Failure to take the necessary precautions can result in serious legal penalties as well as medical...
Car crashes are an unfortunate reality of modern life in Massachusetts. But there is a science of car crashes that can be helpful to drivers. Understanding this science can help drivers make better decisions and drive more safely. Science behind a car crash The most...
Following a motor vehicle accident in Massachusetts, many victims feel sore in one or more body parts, even if the collision wasn't severe. Sometimes the symptoms increase as time goes on. One of the most common areas to sustain an injury is the back. Several...
Never events are medical errors made in hospitals in Massachusetts and around the country that are extremely serious and usually preventable. The term "never event" was first used in 2001, which was two years after the Institute of Medicine released a report that drew...
