Massachusetts Personal Injury And Workers’ Compensation Blog
What are the four types of cerebral palsy?
Difficulties with balance, posture and movement in your baby may indicate cerebral palsy. According to the Centers for Disease Control, CP is the most common childhood movement disability. It arises from damage to the brain that may occur at or prior to birth. Damage...
Car seat laws for children
It is well known that all drivers and passengers in motor vehicles all over the country must wear seat belts. However, seat belt systems in cars accommodate adults, not children or infants. So to ensure the safety of children, the general laws of Massachusetts spell...
Winter safety actions responsible business owners take
Massachusetts weather in February is often unpredictable, sunny and in the 40s one day and below freezing with rain and snow the next, making injuries as the result of falling on ice more likely. A hard landing on the slick surface can result in a broad range of...
How do food recalls occur?
If you pay any attention to the news, then you know they often announce food recalls. These recalls may be due to contamination that could cause you to get sick if you eat the product or due to mislabeling, which could be bad for someone with severe allergies. In many...
Anxiety, stress and workplace accidents
There are countless reasons why things go wrong on the job. Sometimes, these incidents lead to serious injuries (and even the loss of life). In this blog, our law office will briefly explore the link between high levels of anxiety and workplace mishaps. Whether you...
Explaining a motor vehicle accident to your children
Motor vehicle crashes are tough for a lot of reasons. They often bring high levels of physical pain and generate a lot of uncertainty, especially in terms of one's career, health or financial future. Unfortunately, the impact of an accident is often especially tough...
Workers compensation may cover repetitive strain injuries
Straining bones, tendons or muscles repeatedly over time can result in a repetitive motion injury. If you suffer from this condition, you may qualify for workers’ compensation if it occurs as a result of completing tasks required by your job. According to Medical News...
Proving that negligence was the cause of a car accident
Understanding how negligence applies to car accidents could help Massachusetts drivers avoid accidents. It could also be useful to individuals who have been the victim of an accident and want to show that the other driver was guilty of negligence.In order for...
Stressed employees may lead to burnout, accidents
Employees feeling stressed and frustrated at work in Massachusetts may be interested to know that the World Health Organization (WHO) is taking notice. Workplace burnout that comes from stress at work is now considered a serious, diagnosable condition by the...
Safety tips for drivers heading out on winter roads
In Massachusetts, as in many other states, winter poses a specific challenge to drivers. The rain and snow can make roads wet and icy, which makes it hard for tires to maintain contact with the ground. It's not unusual for cars to spin out of control or rear-end...
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