As hot and humid weather approaches, many Massachusetts residents may be looking forward to cooling off in their swimming pools. While swimming can be an enjoyable sport, those who own a swimming pool can be held liable if someone is injured on their property. With a few safety tips, however, swimming pool owners can ensure that everyone stays safe on their property.
On June 25, Massachusetts authorities reported that a car accident left five individuals, including a state police trooper, with injuries. Other people were injured in the crash which continues to be under investigation.
Massachusetts residents have probably heard about the fatal alligator attack that recently took place at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. On June 14, a toddler was killed by an alligator when the animal dragged him into the water at the Seven Seas Lagoon. Since the fatal incident, reports have emerged that the Walt Disney World Resort knew about the alligators on its property but did nothing to warn guests in high-risk areas of the property.
The Massachusetts State Police has reported that a 34-year-old woman was killed and four others suffered injuries during the early morning hours of June 5 when two SUVs collided in Middlesex County. The accident took place on Route 3, which is also known as the Northwest Expressway, in Chelmsford at approximately 1:30 a.m. Route 3 was closed to traffic for more than four hours in the aftermath of the crash as paramedics tended to the injured and accident investigators went about their duties.
When school is out for summer in Massachusetts, teenagers have more free time, and that means more time driving vehicles. The American Automobile Association labels the summer season following Memorial Day as the 100 deadliest days. When AAA studied data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the past several years, the organization found that approximately 1,000 people died in car crashes involving teenage drivers during this time period around the country.
When a Massachusetts resident becomes injured in a slip and fall accident, they may already want to blame the proprietor. However, it can be difficult to determine who is liable for slip and fall accidents especially if the accident takes place on private property.
Massachusetts music fans may be shocked to learn that Scottish DJ Calvin Harris was involved in a serious car crash in Los Angeles May 20. Fortunately, the 32-year-old suffered only minor injuries from the accident.
Attending prep school is a step towards a brighter future for many students in Massachusetts. While prep school attendance is viewed as a springboard to possible future admission to Ivy League schools, the schools have a dark history of student sexual abuse by faculty members.
Residents of Massachusetts may remember the death of comedienne Joan Rivers in 2014. Rivers died during a surgical procedure, and a lawsuit filed by her daughter, Melissa Rivers, against doctors who performed the surgery has been settled. The settlement amount has not been made public.
As warmer weather comes to New England, motorcycles will once again be a common sight on Massachusetts roads. When riders are embarking on an adventure of a long-distance journey or just a Saturday afternoon around town, there are safety rules that should be adhered to.
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