Massachusetts Personal Injury And Workers’ Compensation Blog
Risks of dog bites and how to prevent them
Although dogs are often referred to as man’s best friend, not all dogs are friendly in all situations. There are numerous reasons why dogs become aggressive and bite. Sometimes it is the breed of the dog, sometimes it is the owner’s handling of the dog and other times...
Work-related carpal tunnel leads to 120,000 surgeries annually
When you make your living in a Massachusetts office, on an assembly line or in a similar environment where you repeat the same tasks, you may develop work-related repetitive motion injuries. Such injuries, which often lead to musculoskeletal disorders, are a major...
Did your crash cause a personality change?
Massachusetts drivers like may suffer from traumatic injuries after an accident. Of the injuries drivers face, injuries to the head, neck and back are most common. Of head injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) happen often. TBIs affect individuals in vastly...
How do doctors treat workplace burns?
Some workers are at greater risk of suffering a burn at particular workplaces. If you work at a facility that handles chemicals or flames or at a job site likely to expose you to electricity, you may need to take greater steps to protect yourself from burns. Should...
Types of workers’ compensation benefits in Massachusetts
Massachusetts workers can file for benefits after a work-related injury or illness. If eligible, you can access funds to cover your medical bills, lost wages and other expenses. Review the available types of Massachusetts workers' compensation benefits. Temporary and...
What is the safest spot in the car?
Auto accidents are quite prevalent with too many of them leading to fatalities. Automakers work hard and continue to develop ways to make their vehicles safer, but for now, there is always some risk. Business Insider explains that research shows there is one spot in a...
Are those who drive below the legal alcohol limit safe drivers?
Everyone knows that alcohol reduces a driver’s coordination and reaction time. When a person drives above the legal blood alcohol concentration or BAC, said person faces DUI charges. When involved in an accident that harms another person, he or she is also liable for...
What are the dangers of bedsores?
A severe injury can lay you in bed for days or weeks. Some injuries, such as spinal cord injuries, make it impossible to move without assistance. If you are to recover from a severe injury as best as you can, you should be aware of the possibility of bedsores that may...
How should companies react to workplace injuries?
You hurt yourself at work recently, and while your employer has workers' compensation, that does not mean the company knows the proper way to respond to a workplace accident. Missing a single step could put you in danger or violate your rights. Familiarize yourself...
Motor vehicle accidents can lead to these serious injuries
Have you been in an automobile accident in the last year, or know someone who has? With approximately 5 million licensed drivers in Massachusetts, accidents are bound to happen. Many incidents are minor but serious crashes do occur. When you are in an auto wreck, you...
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