Considering the new accident statistics released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drivers in Massachusetts might want to be more cautious on the roads. According to the agency, nationwide traffic fatalities increased more than 7 percent in 2015....
Massachusetts employers are responsible for the health and safety of their employees. Since OSHA safety fines can cut deep into profits, businesses have an incentive to implement workplace safety programs and procedures before an accident occurs. Rather than waiting...
Although there are many Massachusetts employers who work hard to prevent workplace accidents, injuries do occur. In many cases, the employer, employee, insurance carrier and doctor may work together to get the employee back to work as soon as medically reasonable.For...
In our last post, we mentioned that workers who are injured on the job in Massachusetts may be able to pursue an employer for the employer's role in a workplace accident when serious and willful misconduct is involved. State law specifically states that employees who...
Real life doesn't always follow the law. On paper, employers have a clear obligation to injured employees. If you are hurt on the job, Massachusetts workers' compensation guarantees specific rights and benefits.In reality, workers often face barriers when seeking...
Workers' compensation is a critical resource for workers who are injured in the job, not only because of the benefits available during a worker's time of need, but also because those benefits are typically an injured worker's sole remedy for compensation. This is...
Car accidents are an everyday occurrence. Drivers in Massachusetts battle heavy traffic, rapidly changing weather conditions, distracted drivers, drunk drivers, and a host of other challenging driving conditions.
If you are bit by an animal, such as a dog, you need to know what you should and should not do. An animal attack is extremely serious and should be treated as such. Once you remove yourself from harm's way, do your best to better understand your injuries. Here are a...
Driving in wet conditions, such as rain, is easier said than done. Sure, this may be something you have experience with, but that doesn't mean you can't find yourself in a dangerous situation.There are many things you can do to prevent an accident in wet weather....
Do you enjoy taking to the road on your motorcycle? How about your moped or scooter? Regardless of your mode of transportation, you know one thing to be true: It is possible that you could be involved in an accident. Since you don't have the protection of a passenger...
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