Informed Consent is required before many medical procedures. Patients sign Informed Consent forms in doctor’s offices and hospitals. There are consents for anesthesia, surgery, certain medications, and diagnostic tests or treatments. The typical Informed Consent form provides the patient with a list of things that can go wrong ‘ ‘risks of the procedure.’ For instance, …
Natick DPW Employee’s Tragic Accident
We find it commonplace during our daily routines to see construction and city workers maintaining and repairing the streets and infrastructure which we rely on so heavily, oftentimes driving by them without giving their work a second thought. However, rarely do we contemplate the dangers that these men and women face on a daily basis …
Increased Text and Drive Liability
I’m sure all drivers out there are aware of the recent crackdowns on ‘distracted driving’, most specifically, texting while driving. In today’s technological age, it is nearly impossible for a person to go anywhere without receiving a text message, phone call, tweet, or Facebook post. This constant receipt of information via our phones has made …
Frozen Pipe Coverage?
During this wonderful time of the year, we need to be concerned about frozen pipes in our homes. More specifically, when frozen pipes do occur, what actions can be taken and what protection does a homeowner need to have. As to immediate actions, in this bad weather leaving the faucet dripping water is helpful to …
Mode of Operations
Mode of Operations Massachusetts has long worked under a traditional constructive notice test on slip and fall cases involving Commercial Premises like a supermarket. That is, does the defendant know of the condition or did they have a reasonable opportunity to know and correct the condition. In 2007, Massachusetts developed a ‘Mode of Operations’ test …
Automobile Insurance: Are You Covered?
The coming of a new year is often an occasion for people to look at changes they can make to better their lives. People often look at how they can lead healthier lifestyles, save money or improve their relationships. It’s also a good time to look at how protected you are in the case of …
The Pros and Cons of Rental Car Insurance
With the holiday travel season arriving, it is likely that many of us will have to rent a car. When you rent a car you are faced with an important decision; whether you need to pay an additional fee to the rental company at the counter in order to get additional insurance coverage on your …
Medical Malpractice Case Settles for $4.25 Million
Featured on November 15, 2013, in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette was Keches Law Group’s most recent medical malpractice settlement for $4.25 million http://www.telegram.com/article/20131115/NEWS/311159934/0/SEARCH Per Suzanne CM McDonough, this case involves a 4-year-old girl with a significant brain injury. She was born at UMass Medical Center on 07/15/09. The defendant is the obstetrician who managed …
