Even though you may not think much about it, you have some risk of suffering a serious injury in a motor vehicle accident every time you get into your car, truck or SUV. Indeed, according to the Association for Safe International Road Travel, nearly 4.5 million...
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Signs of a traumatic brain injury after a motor vehicle crash
There are many injuries that someone can receive as a result of an automobile accident. Victims notice some right away, while other injuries go unnoticed for days or even weeks. A traumatic brain injury is one such injury that may not be obvious right away to those...
What are the signs of capnocytophaga after a dog bite?
Not every Massachusetts dog bite leads to life-threatening circumstances. Yet, sometimes, the bacteria a dog leaves behind in a bite victim’s body has the capacity to develop into a potentially deadly infection. Capnocytophaga is an infection often caused by dog bites...
How to proceed when you receive a workers’ compensation denial
Massachusetts requires all employers to carry workers' compensation insurance covering full and part-time employees. However, claim denials can happen for various reasons, leaving workers and their families unable to rely on this benefit. Knowing how to proceed when...
Employees of 1 warehouse employer suffer 49% of industry injuries
Warehouse work is undeniably hard on the body. Those who make their living working in Massachusetts warehouse environments may have firsthand knowledge of the aches and pains that accompany the position. Yet, studies show workers who work for one particular warehouse...
How can damage to the front of the head manifest?
Though head injuries will impact a victim in many different and often unexpected ways, some of the results are somewhat predictable. This is due to the location of the injury itself corresponding with the parts of the body or mind that that area of the brain controls....
Wrongful death on the job and funeral costs
It is unlikely that many employees know the stipulations of their workers' compensation in any great detail. The point is to understand it is there for employee safety and that when the time comes, it is there to help shore up costs and lost wages. It is even less...
Understanding Massachusetts’ comparative negligence policy
Vehicular accidents may result in fatalities. Even in cases where there is no death, those involved may sustain serious injuries to the mind and body. Potential ones include traumatic brain injury, spine damage, contusions and concussions. Individuals involved in a...
Are asthma sufferers at greater risk during car accidents?
Every time you climb behind the steering wheel of your car, truck or SUV, you probably have some worries about your personal safety. After all, other drivers can be unpredictable and dangerous. If someone causes a car accident, you may sustain many different physical...
What are some causes of medical errors?
Most patients place high amounts of trust in their doctors, particularly when the patient goes under anesthesia for a procedure. However, doctors and other healthcare professionals are human and can make mistakes just like members of any other profession....
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