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Eric J. Parker, Named a Member of the Dean's Advisory Committee of Suffolk University Law School - April 25, 2008
Boston. Parker Scheer LLP co-founder and Managing Partner, Eric J. Parker, has been appointed to a three year term as a member of the Dean's Advisory Committee of the Suffolk University Law School. The appointment was made by Suffolk Law School Dean Alfred C. Aman, Jr. on April 25th, 2008. The purpose of the Committee is to serve as an advisor to the Dean of the Law School in a wide range of areas, including evaluation of the Law School and its programs, fundraising efforts, national standing, and other relevant matters.
Parker Scheer
Secures $250,000 Motor Vehicle Negligence Settlement - April, 2008
The plaintiff, a 32 year old male, was operating his motorcycle along Route 16 (Washington Street) in Sherborn, Massachusetts when the traffic in front of him began to slow. In response, plaintiff slowed his motorcycle and was almost at a complete stop when he was struck from behind by a sport utility vehicle, operated by the defendant. Upon impact, the plaintiff was thrown forward into the air before falling to the road. The plaintiff was then struck again by the defendant’s car and dragged beneath it.... Read
full Motorcycle Accident Settlement report.
Parker Scheer Retained
by Family of Methuen, Massachusetts Boys Crushed by Iron Gate
at the Tenney Grammar School. - April, 2008
Boston Personal Injury Lawyer, Eric J. Parker, has been retained
by the parents of two young boys who suffered serious, and in
one case fatal injuries after a 1600 pound iron gate fell upon
them at the Tenney Grammar School in Methuen, Massachusetts on
September 3rd, 2007. The couples’ 11 year old son was killed and
his 8 year old brother suffered serious crush-related injuries
as a result of the incident.... Read
full press release.
Parker Scheer Associate
Named President of Northeastern University Alumni Association
- February 11, 2008
Boston attorney Garrett J. Lee has been named President of the
Northeastern University Alumni Association. Garrett Lee is a Senior
Associate at the Boston law firm Parker Scheer, LLP where he practices
in the areas of business litigation, copyright and trademark infringement,
employment, and construction law.... Read
full press release.
Parker Scheer
Secures $725,000 Motor Vehicle Negligence Settlement - January, 2008
Parker Scheer LLP recently secured a $725,000 settlement for a
client who was a pedestrian victim of motor vehicle negligence
who was struck while crossing the street.... Read
full trial report.
Parker
Scheer Secures $1.35M Motor Vehicle Negligence Settlement - December,
2007
Parker Scheer LLP recently secured a $1.35 million dollar settlement
for a client who was a victim of motor vehicle negligence that
was struck from behind by a passenger van.... Read
full trial report.
Parker Scheer
Secures $1M Medical Malpractice Settlement in Wilson's Disease Case
- December 1, 2007
Parker Scheer LLP recently secured a $1 million dollar settlement
for a client in a Boston Medical Malpractice Case. This medical
malpractice case involved the failure to diagnose Wilson's Disease.
In January 2002, the plaintiff, a twenty-year-old female college
student, developed a rash on her back, prompting a consultation
with a dermatologist who prescribed the prescription drug Minocycline....
Read full trial
report.
Parker
Scheer Associate, Ryan P. B. Kelly, Bowls with the Boston Red Sox - September 2007
Parker Scheer Associate Ryan P.B. Kelly attended "Beckett
Bowl 2007", on September 13th, 2007 -- a charitable event
hosted by the Josh Beckett Foundation to benefit Children's Hospital
in Boston.
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full press release.
Parker
Scheer Partner Recognized by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly - August 2007
Parker Scheer Partner, Susan M. Bourque, Recognized by Massachusetts
Lawyers Weekly as among one of 15 "Rising Stars". Ms.
Bourque has experience in a wide area of complex personal injury
claims including Nursing Home Law and Nursing
Home Abuse Cases.
Read full
press release.
Parker Scheer
Opens Providence, Rhode Island Office - June 2007
Parker Scheer LLP has expanded its practice to Providence, Rhode
Island effective April 1, 2007. Parker Scheer's Providence office
will concentrate in domestic relations matters, including divorce,
child custody, and related matters. Parker Scheer Attorney Jodie
A. Caruolo will lead the firm's family law practice. Attorney
Caruolo is an expert on Rhode Island and Massachusetts Divorce
Law. Read
full press release.
Parker Scheer
Hosts an Evening with Author Cameron Stracher in Boston -
May 29, 2007
Parker Scheer LLP was pleased to host a book reading and signing by author, Cameron Stracher. Stracher is an attorney and law professor at New York Law School. The evening featured selected readings from his latest book, Dinner with Dad: How I Found My Way Back to the Family Table, along with a candid and highly entertaining discussion of the project. Read full press release.
Massachusetts Personal Injury Law
Featured Articles
Heparin Recall News.
According to the Boston Globe, The recently recalled blood thinner
Heparin, was mostly likely the result of fraudulent activities.
The suspected fraud was the replacement of real Heparin with a
Heparin-like substance, that turned out to be a modified form
or chondroitin sulfate. This substance was responsible for allergic
reactions and deaths and lead to the recall of Heparin in February....More
about the Heparin Recall.
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to speak wtih a Parker Scheer Attorney About a potential Heparin
claim.
Canton Massachusetts MBTA Train Crash Leaves Up To 150 Injured.
Click HERE
to speak wtih a Parker Scheer Attorney About a Potential Claim.
CoCo Key Water Resort
of Danvers, Massachusetts Closed by State Health Officials Due
to Dangerous Levels of Chlorine. Click HERE
to speak wtih a Parker Scheer Attorney About a Potential Claim
Endoscopy
Center of South Nevada Reportedly Re-Used Syringes, Potentially
Exposing Thousands to the Risk of Contracting Hepatitis B, and
C and Even HIV, The Virus Which Causes AIDS. Click HERE
to speak wtih a Parker Scheer Attorney About a Potential Claim
Social Host Liability
With the summer holiday season upon us there will be many cookouts
and parties with friends and family; many of which will involve
cold beer and a glasses of wine. With these get-togethers comes
the risk of injury due to drinking and accidents on Massachusetts
highways. Find out how you may be held liable for the actions
of your intoxicated guests and how to protect yourself and your
fellow party-goers. Read
full article.
What
to Expect if You've Been Injured in a Car Accident in Massachusetts
- by Attorney Eric J. Parker
Many people who have suffered injuries as a result of a car accident
have important questions about obtaining compensation for their
medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. This article,
written by Massachusetts car accident attorney Eric J. Parker,
is designed to answer some of the most frequently asked questions
about your legal right to compensation following a car accident
in Massachusetts.
Read
full article
View settlements from past car
accident personal injury cases handled by Parker | Scheer.
Massachusetts
Dog Bite Insurance
Many Massachusetts dog owners assume that their homeowner's insurance
policy automatically provides full liability coverage in the event
their dog injures another person. Historically, that assumption
was generally true, but no more. Insurance companies are aggressively
seeking to limit their exposure in dog bite liability cases because
of the significant costs associated with insuring dog owners.
Read
full article View settlements from past dog
bite cases handled by Parker | Scheer.
Parker Scheer Attorneys Eric J. Parker and Susan M. Bourque retained by victims of Spencer, Massachusetts water poisoning.
Meet Boston Personal Injury Lawyer Eric J. Parker
To watch video interview with Parker | Scheer personal
injury lawyer Eric J. Parker, click
here. Read Attorney Parker's Article on Selecting
a Boston Personal Injury Lawyer.
Las Vegas, Nevada Personal Injury Law
Defective Premises-Slip and Fall, Nevada
Las Vegas is known for the many hotels and casinos that populate the city and bring in hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. People flock to this city in the desert looking for a fun and relaxing vacation. What most people never expect is the possibility of an accident, due to a slip and fall, occurring at one of these hotels or casinos. Read full article.
Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Law
Massachusetts Workers Compensation System- By Attorney Joseph Burke
The establishment of the Massachusetts Workers' Compensation system came at a time when injured workers were engaged in almost exclusively manual labor. Today's job market, however, has shifted from predominantly manual labor. The obligation to provide workers' compensation benefits, however, has not changed. Read full article.
Massachusetts Domestic Relations and Divorce
Featured Articles
Frequently Asked Questions about Divorce and Family Law
An article that answers certain questions that come to mind when preparing for a divorce. Read full article.
Be sure to check out the Parker
Scheer Blog where, Attorney Jodie Caruolo comments on recent
developments in Massachusetts and Rhode Island Divorce law.
Massachusetts Real Estate Law
Featured Articles
Builder's Warranty in Massachusetts
An article informing home owners about their rights to compensation construction that has lead to structural problems with the home as a result of the builders negligence. Read full article.
Massachusetts Business Litigation
Featured Articles
The Difference between Shareholder Derivative Lawsuits and Direct Shareholder Lawsuits in Massachusetts
This article discusses difference between direct shareholder lawsuits and shareholder derivative lawsuits in Massachusetts. Read
full article
Employee
Non-Compete Agreements in Massachusetts
This article discusses use of non-competition agreements in Massachusetts,
as well as validity and enforceability of non-competes in disputes
between employer and employee. Read
full article
Massachusetts
Joint Venture Contract Considerations
Joint ventures between two or more companies may provide a competitive
edge in bidding projects and may also provide permit companies
to go after work that neither could perform on their own. As most
business lawyers in Massachusetts can attest however, they are
not without pitfalls and requiring careful contract negotiations.
Read
full article
The Parker | Scheer Blog
Featured Blog Posts
MASSACHUSETTS
SHOULD OUTLAW PRE-SETTLEMENT CASE FINANCING IN PERSONAL INJURY
CASES
A recent and dramatic push by specialized financing companies,
eager to “advance” money – often on a “non-recourse”
basis - to plaintiffs in personal injury cases, poses a serious
to the Massachusetts civil trial system, and to the attorney–client
relationship in personal injury cases. Read
full blog post
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