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New study links brain injuries to contact sports

On behalf of Rawson, Merrigan, & Litner, LLP Posted in Brain Injuries on 12/6/12

Traumatic brain injuries can have a number of causes, from a simple fall to a serious auto accident. While most TBIs are the result of a single incident, a slower form of brain injury can occur from repeated blows to the head, such as those received from playing contact sports. The results of this slow…

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Quincy car crash kills woman, injures son

On behalf of Rawson, Merrigan, & Litner, LLP Posted in Car Accidents on 11/29/12

n auto accident may have many causes such as carelessness, intoxication, and mechanical failure. It is especially likely to cause a fatality when the car accident involves pedestrians. A 48-year-old man from Quincy, Massachusetts, is charged with motor vehicle homicide after he allegedly struck his wife and son with his green Lincoln Town Car at…

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Pedestrian hit by SUV in Somerville

On behalf of Rawson, Merrigan, & Litner, LLP Posted in Car Accidents on 11/20/12

Cars often travel at a slower pace in the city, but a car collision can still cause serious injury. This is especially likely when a car accident involves a pedestrian, as the following case illustrates. A 21-year-old man attending Tufts University in Somerville, Massachusetts, was badly injured on Nov. 8 when he was hit by…

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Randolph pedestrian killed in car accident

On behalf of Rawson, Merrigan, & Litner, LLP Posted in Brain Injuries on 11/14/12

A recent car accident in Milton, Massachusetts that involved a pedestrian has resulted in the pedestrian’s death and may leave the driver vulnerable to a civil suit. The accident occurred on a recent evening on state Route 28 in Milton. According to the Milton police chief, a vehicle struck the 75-year-old man as he attempted…

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Wife of congressman injured in car accident

On behalf of Rawson, Merrigan, & Litner, LLP Posted in Car Accidents on 11/9/12

Car accidents can leave victims with injuries that cause long-lasting discomfort. Depending on the cause of the car accident, investigators may find that one party is at fault. When this occurs, it is sometimes possible for the injured victim to pursue compensation for the cost associated with the car accident, including lost work time, medical…

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