On behalf of Aiken & Aiken P.C. posted in Sexual Abuse on Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Sexual abuse is a serious topic that is difficult to think about. This is especially true when the victim of sexual abuse is a minor. However, it is important that these issues come to light, not only to aid in the victim’s recovery process but also to prevent further instances of abuse.
On behalf of Aiken & Aiken P.C. posted in Wrongful Death on Friday, January 10, 2014
The husband of a 43-year-old woman killed while crossing a street has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver in Massachusetts. His wife was struck by a pickup truck on Feb. 23, 2012. The driver of the pickup was alleged to have been driving “recklessly and negligently” at the time the accident occurred.
On behalf of Aiken & Aiken P.C. posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Monday, January 6, 2014
A Massachusetts motorcycle rider was struck by a car and thrown 22 feet from his bike back in early August. According to the Tewksbury police, the driver of the car failed to yield at a stop sign and likely never saw the motorcycle rider coming down the street.
On behalf of Aiken & Aiken P.C. posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, January 2, 2014
Auto accidents sometimes end up involving several vehicles. This can be seen in a motor vehicle crash which occurred here in Massachusetts earlier this week.
On behalf of Aiken & Aiken P.C. posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, December 25, 2013
A 77-year-old woman from Boston was recently killed at the intersection of Massachusetts Ave. and Orvis Road in East Arlington. The driver of the car that struck the woman was ticketed for driving without a license and for failing to yield to a pedestrian in the crosswalk.
On behalf of Aiken & Aiken P.C. posted in Premises Liability on Monday, December 23, 2013
A horrific elevator accident reminds us of the dangers of this particular convenience. An elevator was constructed in a home for convenience of an elderly mother living upon the premises.
On behalf of Aiken & Aiken P.C. posted in Sexual Abuse on Monday, December 16, 2013
There are a number of individuals in Massachusetts that would like to see the laws changed concerning the time that victims of childhood sexual abuse have to file lawsuits. There are also those advocating this legislation that would like to see the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston support the proposed law as well.
On behalf of Aiken & Aiken P.C. posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, December 12, 2013
It appears that wintry weather may have been responsible for a motor vehicle crash involving 65 different vehicles. This would have included 61 cars, two tractor-trailer trucks and two six-wheel trucks.
On behalf of Aiken & Aiken P.C. posted in Wrongful Death on Tuesday, December 10, 2013
The deadly fungal meningitis outbreak that occurred last year resulted in 751 cases of illness or death. It is reported that 64 individuals died as a result of the outbreak.
On behalf of Aiken & Aiken P.C. posted in Premises Liability on Friday, December 6, 2013
Especially in coastal states like Massachusetts, winter weather can bring along with it a rise in slip-and-fall injuries. In fact, slip-and-fall accidents can be one of the top causes of injuries that occur on residential and commercial property.