Massachusetts Personal Injury And Workers’ Compensation Blog
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...
What are pain and suffering damages in Massachusetts?
When an accident causes visible or physical damage in Massachusetts, lawsuits seem relatively simple to measure and quantify. Emotional and psychological suffering is more difficult to assess as a dollar value. Thankfully, Massachusetts law does allow pain and...
Health care workers face high risk of lift-related injury
Medical patients often lack mobility, and if part of your job duty involves shifting or moving immobile patients, you may face high injury risks as a result. Heavy lifting often leads to back, musculoskeletal and other injuries, some of which may have a serious impact...
The tougher vaping laws resulted from lung injuries
In 2019, many horror stories about vaping spread through the internet like wildfire. Some vape pens exploded in people’s faces and shattered jaws. Others started fires in people’s pockets. Even many of the people who did not suffer serious accidents developed other...
What should you do after a dog bite?
After a dog bite, you may feel scared and confused and wonder what you should do next. Dog bites can range in severity and it is important to take care of your injury immediately. There are a few steps you should always take after a dog bite. According to Healthline,...
Get the facts about Massachusetts auto accidents
Whether you are navigating through a New England snow storm or driving along the coast on a perfect July day, Massachusetts roads are only safe when everyone abides by traffic laws. Understanding the common causes of accidents highlights the importance of safe driving...
What injuries comprise the construction industry’s Fatal Four?
When you work construction, your various job sites unfortunately contain numerous hazards and conditions that put you at risk for serious injury and even death. Construct Connect reports that per the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 64.7% of annual...
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