Salem MA Personal Injury Law Blog
Local hospital receives low grade for safety
Independent grading of hospitals allows you to know more about the safety of the hospital without bias. You can often look to these grades to tell you things about a facility that the facility may not make public or at least keep as quiet as possible, such as issues...
Understanding dram shop laws
For those in Lynnfield injured in accidents caused by drunk drivers, the most obvious question many often have is why would anyone be reckless enough to get behind the wheel after drinking. Such is the natural reaction in these cases. Many people, however, also...
What to do if your parent is a victim of nursing home abuse
Having to put your parent into a nursing home can be a stressful and difficult decision to make, especially if you do not know what actually goes on at the homes in your state. Being present as much as you can and speaking with other residents before and after moving...
Answers to your Massachusetts medication error questions
Prescription drug errors fall under the category of medical malpractice. In a 2016 study, Johns Hopkins researchers reported findings that medical errors are third in the leading causes of death in the U.S. These mistakes, which include adverse drug events, represent...
Teenager thrown from pickup and seriously injured
Pickup trucks are attractive vehicles for teenagers. They provide promise of adventure and excitement, but too often, the promise that is fulfilled is serious injury. The open box on a pickup is often used to carry passengers who have no restraint system to protect...
We help with misdiagnosis and other acts of medical malpractice
While everybody makes mistakes, some people's mistakes have more ramifications than others. A doctor's mistake can be severe if a patient is injured or killed as a result of it. While doctors are not expected to be perfect, they are expected to perform up to a minimum...
Seven kids injured when charter buses collide
Field trips for school children are intended to be both entertaining and educational. They are not supposed to end with multiple injuries. Some field trips, unfortunately, end in tragedy or near tragedy and send more than a few children to the hospital. A collision of...
Serious injuries on the rise in construction and transportation
New technology and research are making many aspects of our lives safer than ever. From crash-prevention technology to a better understanding of how the human body works, these innovations help prevent accidents and illnesses of all kinds. Unfortunately, these improved...
Motorcyclist injured when ladder falls from truck
Motorcyclists in the Boston area are usually aware of the hazards that they face while they are riding on city streets and Interstate highways, but those hazards are usually posed by other vehicles. Colliding with an automobile or truck can expose a motorcyclist to...
Appealing the denial of a workers’ compensation claim
Any Massachusetts worker who suffers an injury or illness whose cause is related to the worker's occupation can obtain benefits through the state's workers' compensation system. Unfortunately, some claims are disputed by the employer and are totally denied or granted...
