If you or your child experiences a dog bite injury, the dog's owner may have legal responsibility for your medical expenses. While some states have a so-called one-bite law, Massachusetts maintains owner liability even if the dog has not been aggressive before. Review...
Massachusetts Personal Injury And Workers’ Compensation Blog
What happens if your injury prevents you from returning to work?
Dealing with a workplace injury can leave you emotionally drained as you navigate new challenges. Assessing the likelihood of returning to your former job will take time and consideration. The extent of your injuries, your desire to work and the flexibility of your...
Nighttime driving: What you should know
While you may be familiar with navigating the West Virginia roadways after the sun has set, you may be unaware of the dangers that come from driving at night. Not only does the lack of sunlight lead to vision difficulties, but the increased number of drowsy, drunk and...
Can you sue outside the limits of the no-fault system in MA?
If you sustain injuries in a car accident in Massachusetts, you may wonder if you can sue the other driver for damages. Unfortunately, in most instances, the answer is no, as Massachusetts is a no-fault state. As a no-fault state, Massachusetts law requires you to...
Why you should be careful when discussing your injuries
Car accidents can produce severe injuries. If you can walk away from an auto collision, you probably feel you got off lucky. In the event the driver from the other vehicle asks if you are all right, you might answer that you are. However, responding in this way may...
How can you recover from a TBI?
A traumatic brain injury occurs due to a violent blow to the head, often in car accidents or assaults. While mild TBIs may heal with minimal care and a lot of rest, a severe TBI can be life-changing. MayoClinic provides information on how to treat a severe TBI....
Inclined sleeper products are dangerous, but still available
Sleep is a precious commodity for parents with infants, so a product that claims to help babies sleep more easily will grab their attention. Because there are federal safety standards in place, parents may never think of doing research to determine whether the product...
Scaffold safety requirements on construction sites
Massachusetts construction sites typically have workers from several different companies going about their duties simultaneously. This can result in miscommunication regarding safety expectations and processes. Although organizations have a duty to take steps that...
What financial benefits does workers’ compensation offer
You may be aware that your job provides workers’ compensation for injured workers. But what you might not realize is the scope of those benefits. Workers’ compensation law provides protections for certain employees to help them mitigate the financial and physical...
Report calls for better regulation of trucking industry
Regulation of our roads and highways is a huge job, requiring coordination and dedicated action at the state and federal levels. When traffic safety doesn’t improve, the problem is not a lack of ideas. Instead, it is often a lack of political will to make changes....
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