A 29 year-old woman was visiting relatives in Massachusetts when she tried to use an inflatable swimming pool slide that was imported and sold by Toys R Us, Inc. and ToysrUs.com, LLC (“Toys R Us”). As she slid down head first, the slide collapsed when she reached the bottom and her head struck the concrete…
Continue reading ›A recent court of appeals ruling may change the landscape of who can be held responsible for an accident caused by a distracted driver. The court inNew Jersey held that a remote texter could be held liable to third parties for injuries caused when the distracted driver has an accident. The court explained that the…
Continue reading ›Pet ownership brings joy to many people and families. But unfortunately, there are also many reports of dogs hurting and injuring people, strangers and family members alike. Statistics maintained by the website, dogsbite.org, indicate that each day, approximately 1,000 people in the United States require emergency care treatment for a dog bite injury. This translates…
Continue reading ›As the summer comes to its unofficial close this Labor Day weekend, vacationers and residents in Cape Cod will likely be enjoying the last few barbecues and outdoor parties of the season. The Massachusetts State Police are aware of the celebrations and are working to ensure that the state roads are safe and free from…
Continue reading ›In the summer months, people take advantage of the warm weather by riding bikes instead of driving. But it is important for bicycle riders to follow the rules of the road as well as other safety measures. According to news reports, a Wellfleet teenager was riding his bicycle in a busy section of Route 6…
Continue reading ›Many people in Cape Cod have pets. The American Veterinary Medical Association (the “AVMA”) compiles statistics on pet ownership throughout the United States. According to the data, 50.4% of households in Massachusetts own a pet; of that number, 23.6% have a dog. While dogs bring much pleasure to the families who own them, there are…
Continue reading ›A recent crash on the Sagamore Bridge, the road into and out of Cape Cod, involved two SUVs and one driver believed to be under the influence of alcohol and drugs. According to reports, the impaired driver crashed head-on into another SUV, sending five people to area hospitals. Car accidents can cause severe injuries to…
Continue reading ›According to the Cape Cod Today, the Provincetown Police Blotter reported several animal calls for the two weeks ending at July 22, 2013.During that time period, the local police responded to one dog bite incident and several loose and lost dogs, among other matters. In all likelihood, there were many more unreported dog bite cases…
Continue reading ›Many people in Cape Cod are victims of unanticipated dog bites. Often, children are bitten because of the way they approach and play with unfamiliar dogs. There are many ways to avoid a dog bite and there are certain behaviors to look for to understand when a dog may feel threatened enough to bite a…
Continue reading ›According to a recent article in the Cape Cod Times, Harwich police attempted to pull over the driver of an SUV for driving recklessly along Route 28 heading west. The driver refused to stop and continued driving before striking and killing a 62-year-old Orleans man who was waiting at a bus stop. The destruction continued…
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