A previous post on this blog discussed how falls are actually the second leading cause of spinal cord injuries. However, Worcester, Massachusetts residents should also be aware that falls are also the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs. Although the...
Slip And Fall
Representing victims injured in slips and falls
Massachusetts residents are accustomed to having to watch where they are going. In addition to having to be careful in parking lots, on the property of different business and even at the homes of their friends and family, there is also the reality that Massachusetts...
A falling accident often has serious consequences
Even with some news stories about serious falling accidents, it might be easy or Worcester, Massachusetts, resident to assume that a slip-and-fall claim is rarely a really serious matter, and, at worst, is a case of a broken bone. The underlying theme to this way of...
Slip-and-fall accidents and workers’ compensation benefits, premises liability damages
Serious workplace accidents come in a variety of forms and can occur in a variety of circumstances. One common cause of injuries and deaths, particularly in the construction industry, is when workers slip and fall. Wise businesses work to minimize the risk of slip and...
Know what a knee ligament injury feels like
Chances are that you know somebody who has suffered a knee ligament injury in the past. However, if you've never been in this position, you may not fully understand what it feels like.Generally speaking, there are five things that accompany this type of injury: --...
A young boy is in serious condition after slip and fall
A 9-year-old Taunton, Massachusetts, boy, injured while playing in a dumpster, had his condition upgraded from critical to serious at a Rhode Island Hospital on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017. His head had become pinned between the dumpster's lid and the unit's frame as he...
The possibility of a slip-and-fall accident
Just because you suffer a slip-and-fall does not necessarily mean you will be injured. Conversely, there is always a possibility that this could cause a serious injury that requires immediate medical attention.The problem with a slip-and-fall accident is that you...
Some common causes of slip and fall accidents
No matter how hard you try, you can't watch every step you take. For this reason, there could come a time when you're injured in an indoor slip and fall accident.Knowing the most common causes of these accidents can go a long way in helping you avoid trouble. Here are...
