Whether they are traveling on the sidewalks, traveling on a crosswalk or walking in a parking lot to a vehicle, store or business, many Massachusetts residents are pedestrians at some point during the day. Even if an individual is only walking near moving vehicles for...
Month: December 2014
When workers’ compensation alone is not enough
Workers' compensation, as our Worcester readers will be aware, is a system that provides benefits to employees who get injured on the job here in Massachusetts. But it's not the only potential source of compensation for these victims. In consultation with a legal...
What if I can’t resume my job after a workplace injury accident?
Most workers in Worcester County who get injured on the job will be able to return to work, although recovery may take longer in some cases than in others. However, in some cases, the severity of the injuries suffered will make that an unfortunate impossibility. What...
Unsafe working conditions on 3-story deck leave worker dead
When workers head out to a construction site in Worcester, they expect to know what they are getting into. Permits must be pulled and plans approved before work can begin. Failure to follow these steps can create unsafe working conditions, the kind that lead to...
Seeking compensation for dog bites, scarring injuries
We've been on the subject of dog attacks here on our Worcester personal injury law blog in recent weeks and want to continue this week with a look at less-frequently recognized injuries associated with such incidents. We are talking about scarring and disfigurement...