Immediately upon hearing the news of a traumatic brain injury suffered by a family member or friend in Massachusetts, you likely start making plans. You no doubt want to remain available to help them through their ordeal in any way that you can. Making such plans,...
What are physical signs of a TBI?
After suffering from a head injury, you are also likely to deal with injury to the brain, too. Unfortunately, it is sometimes hard to pinpoint signs of a brain injury. But with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), the signs are often easier to notice. While TBI signs come...
What can make neck strain a serious matter?
Suffering serious pain from an injury is something nobody should have to endure, yet it may happen if you slip and fall or get into an automobile collision. Sometimes an injury produces neck strain. This happens when one or multiple fibers in your neck muscles or...
What does Massachusetts say about dog bite liability?
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...
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...
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...
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...
How waivers and partial fault affect personal injury claims
Persons injured in Massachusetts may be entitled to damages — even if they were partially at fault for the incident, and even if they signed a waiver. The recovery of damages in a personal injury claim depends generally upon the degree of due care each party...
What are the four types of cerebral palsy?
Difficulties with balance, posture and movement in your baby may indicate cerebral palsy. According to the Centers for Disease Control, CP is the most common childhood movement disability. It arises from damage to the brain that may occur at or prior to birth. Damage...
