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Semi-truck accident destroys historic New England mill

On behalf of Rawson, Merrigan, & Litner, LLP Posted in Truck Accidents on 07/18/12

A historic New England building, called the Old Grist Mill Tavern, was recently destroyed in a semi-truck accident. The 18-wheeler is reported to have fallen on its side and slid into a natural gas main near the building. The collision ignited an explosion. Although fire officials responded to the scene, they were not able to…

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OSHA ranks computer vision issues as top office complaint

On behalf of Rawson, Merrigan, & Litner, LLP Posted in Firm News on 07/11/12

According to a ranking compiled by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, computer vision issues top the list of health-related office complaints. The National Eye Institute also recently released data showing a 66% increase in the prevalence of myopia in the 25 years since the advent of the personal computer. Eyestrain has also been linked…

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New treatment offers hope for TBI victims

On behalf of Rawson, Merrigan, & Litner, LLP Posted in Brain Injuries on 07/6/12

The Center for Disease Control estimates that between 1.4 and 1.7 million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury each year. The causes may include concussions in sports, war injuries sustained in Iraq and Afghanistan, and motor vehicle accidents. Of those injured, an estimated 50,000 will die from TBI-related causes. However, a new treatment may offer…

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Friends don’t let friends drive drunk in Boston

On behalf of Rawson, Merrigan, & Litner, LLP Posted in Drunk Driving Accident on 06/25/12

Any car accident might produce serious injury, but a drunk driving accident can be especially destructive. Drunk drivers may travel at high speeds, ignore traffic signals, drive on the wrong side of the road, and cause deadly collisions. Perhaps for that reason, Boston car owners may face charges if they intentionally give the keys to…

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Height mismatch contributes to truck accident fatalities

On behalf of Rawson, Merrigan, & Litner, LLP Posted in Truck Accidents on 06/21/12

Many drivers in Massachusetts instinctively know that accidents involving a truck or a large commercial vehicle often cause serious injuries or death. The size and weight of a large truck can simply overwhelm a passenger vehicle. A new report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration confirms that common belief. The study, which measured truck…

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