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Man set on fire by transient while in SUV dies of burn injuries

On behalf of Rawson, Merrigan, & Litner, LLP Posted in Burn Injuries on 04/24/13

Massachusetts residents who have been burned before know that it is painful. Even a burn that looks small can be life-threatening. Sadly, a California man has died from burn injuries he suffered after a homeless man threw something inside the other man’s SUV, which caused it to catch fire. The 63-year-old man from Long Beach…

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Criminal charges brought against Boston area bus driver

On behalf of Rawson, Merrigan, & Litner, LLP Posted in Car Accidents on 04/18/13

Drivers in and around Boston are familiar with many precautions that they can undertake to make their travels safe. Driving appropriately for weather conditions, obeying traffic signs and signals, and wearing a seat belt are all ways to responsibly operate a vehicle. Although such practices can help drivers avoid car accidents, often passengers in motor…

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Massachusetts teen dies in drunk driver car accident

On behalf of Rawson, Merrigan, & Litner, LLP Posted in Car Accidents on 04/11/13

Many Massachusetts residents travel over holidays to be with family and friends. For those who celebrated Easter last Sunday, the holiday weekend gave many people the opportunity to travel by car to visit their loved ones. While most made it to their destinations and back home without incidents, others found themselves dealing with a hazard…

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Massachusetts patients injured by surgical robot

On behalf of Rawson, Merrigan, & Litner, LLP Posted in Product Liability on 04/2/13

Advances in medical technology have greatly improved the availability of life-saving care to many patients. Medical technologies, such as surgical robots, can become subject to products liability claims for a variety of reasons. While some medical products suffer from poor designs that render them dangerous, others become hazards when defects in their production cause operational…

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Former New England pro football player suffers burn injuries

On behalf of Rawson, Merrigan, & Litner, LLP Posted in Burn Injuries on 03/25/13

What should have been a peaceful adventure for former New England Patriots player Donte’ Stallworth quickly turned into a nightmare. Stallworth suffered serious burn injuries while riding in a hot air balloon that struck electrical power lines while in flight. The collision, which sent Stallworth and another passenger to the hospital for treatment, occurred in…

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