You took your kids out to the park one sunny day. They were excited when they saw the bright colors of the playground and ran to their favorites—slide, swing and seesaw. Their laughter was suddenly replaced with cries when they fell from the swing. Devastated and...
Personal Injury
When is a landlord liable for their tenant’s injuries?
Being a landlord comes with significant responsibilities, including keeping the property safe and livable. Failing to fulfill this legal obligation can be negligence, leading to severe repercussions. If a tenant sustains preventable injuries caused by dangerous...
What happens if no one witnessed your car accident?
Credible witnesses can back up a car accident claim in many ways. They can recount the sequence of events and offer an objective point of view that may help establish fault. However, if you find yourself in an accident without a witness in sight, there is still hope....
Trader Joe’s recalls cheese products over potential contamination issue
Cheese is a great foodstuff and ingredient. But just like the milk it’s made from, cheese can also play host to several contaminants that could pose a health hazard to consumers. Such is the case with Trader Joe’s with its latest recall. The grocery chain issued a...
Ways to link a pre-existing condition and a personal injury
Many personal injuries can make a pre-existing condition worse. This is true whether the new injury is from a car accident, slip-and-fall, dog bite or other type of cause. Establishing a link between a pre-existing condition and a current injury is an important aspect...
Why medical records are your superpower in PI cases
If you are involved in an accident and sustain injuries, your medical records become the superhero cape for your personal injury case. These records are not simply paperwork with your doctor’s notes on them; they have so much valuable information to make or break a...
Why is insurance important to protect against premises liability?
The National Safety Council reported 175,500 preventable deaths in the United States within homes and communities in 2021. Many of these incidents likely resulted in premises liability claims. Homeowners insurance plays an important role in protecting you against...
Subtle signs of neglect at your loved one’s nursing home
Choosing a nursing home for a loved one poses a challenge for many families. You hope they receive the care, compassion and attention they deserve. Sadly, the standards in some nursing homes might fall short of your expectations. The Massachusetts Office of the...
Is that headache a sign of something more serious?
Traumatic brain injuries, otherwise known as TBIs, can be complex and challenging to diagnose, especially when the more overt symptoms are absent. While severe cases of TBIs often manifest with noticeable signs like intense headaches, there are subtle signs that...
Is an open compound fracture more dangerous than a simple one?
When it comes to bone fractures, not all are the same. From hairline to comminuted fractures, the severity can range significantly, as does the danger associated with them. Two types of fractures that you might come across are simple fractures and open compound...