If you are expecting a child, then you may be excited for the journey that awaits you. There is often great anticipation throughout the pregnancy. However, many expecting parents in Massachusetts find themselves concerned about their child's health. This is normal....
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Soft tissue injuries common in motorcycle accidents
It doesn't take a safety expert to recognize that motorcycles lack many of the safety features provided by passenger vehicles. Seat belts, airbags and framework meant to reduce the force of impact can all save a motorist's life, but motorcyclists in Massachusetts and...
We stand up for truck accident victims
Driving near a semi-truck can be nerve-wracking for anyone. These size of these massive vehicles can be imposing, and knowing the frequency with which these trucks are involved in accidents can set you on edge. Although many times Massachusetts residents can drive...
Massachusetts company fined by OSHA for explosion
Going to work should be about doing a good job and earning a paycheck to support your family. However, for many Massachusetts residents, going to work also means putting their health and safety on the line, even if they don't know it. Sadly, many workers don't realize...
Differential diagnosis and medical malpractice
When a Massachusetts resident goes to the doctor, an accurate diagnosis is a basic expectation. When a misdiagnosis or a wrong diagnosis is made, severe harm can befall a patient. Typically, doctors are supposed to perform what is known as differential diagnosis. This...
Dram shop laws and drunk driving accidents
The term "dram shop" can be traced back to 18th century literature and refers to an establishment that serves or sells liquor. It can be a bar, pub, saloon, liquor store, or even a restaurant. A dram is a small liquid unit of measure, and dram shops are often watched...
Our firm is committed to injured Massachusetts workers
Going to work every day shouldn't be a big deal. It should simply be a means to contribute to society in a meaningful way and provide for yourself and your family. Yet, if you are like many Massachusetts residents, then you know that your work life isn't always so...
How to start the workers’ compensation appeals process
Suffering an on-the-job injury can kick off a string of hardships for a Massachusetts worker. There is, of course, the physical pain with which a victim must cope, but in many cases there is also a significant financial toll. Lost wages can leave a victim and his or...
Prescription drug injuries: who is responsible?
A woman has been taking a common arthritis medication for a few months when she develops a persistent cough that grows worse with time. At first she thinks it's just a cold, then maybe allergies. She consults her doctor, but by then it has progressed. It turned out to...
Two people injured in Boston car accident
Readers of this blog know that car accidents can occur in any number of ways. A somewhat unusual accident occurred recently in Boston and left two people injured. According to Massachusetts State Police, a 33-year-old man driving a Honda Insight lost control on a turn...
