If you have an elderly parent in a nursing home, you may take for granted that the staff looks out for your loved one's best interests and well-being. This may be especially important to you if your parent's progressing Alzheimer's is the primary reason why you chose...
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How do doctors try to avoid medical malpractice
All medical professionals are human. They become tired, frustrated, and even angry, sometimes while on the job. Although these feelings are understandable, it is wholly unacceptable when they interfere with an individual's medical care. All too often, fatigued,...
Workers’ compensation and the “going and coming” rule
Massachusetts residents who have been hurt at work may qualify for workers' compensation benefits. These benefits can help these injured workers pay their medical expenses and recoup their lost wages while they focus on recovering their health and getting back to...
How can discovery help my workers’ compensation claim?
If you've been injured on the job, then you know the struggle that can accompany one's recovery. The physical pain can be excruciating, and you might find yourself depressed when you are unable to work. On top of that, you will likely incur medical expenses and suffer...
Medical professionals responsible for medication errors
Medical malpractice can occur in a number of ways. A victim may be subjected to a doctor's failure to diagnose, a medical professional may commit a surgical error, or a doctor may perform medical treatment that goes beyond the consent given by the patient. In all of...
Dog bites cause much more than physical damage. Who is liable?
Has a dog attacked you or your child? The financial, physical and psychological consequences can be devastating. While many victims of dog bites in Massachusetts accept insurance settlement offers, coverage that is more comprehensive might be available through the...
We advocate for those affected by fatal motorcycle wrecks
Last week on the blog we discussed fatal motorcycle accidents and how they seem to be on the rise. This is troubling for many reasons. First, it's concerning that negligent driving continues to occur at alarming rates, putting innocent motorcyclists in harm's way....
Motorcycle accident fatalities increased in 2015
Many Massachusetts residents find riding a motorcycle to be relaxing and fun. Many also find it as a cost effective way to get around town to see family, go to school, or get to work. Yet, despite its benefits, motorcycle riding can also have its drawbacks....
Families remember those lost in workplace accidents
Although going to work should be a completely safe thing to do, far too many workers in Massachusetts are exposed to hazardous conditions as they perform their duties. Even those who work in professions where one wouldn't expect to be at risk can be susceptible to...
When can workers’ compensation benefits be suspended?
Being injured on the job can not only make for a bad day, but also for a bad month or months. For some, it could even spark the beginning of many bad years to come. Why? In addition to the pain and suffering these injured workers may go through, they also often face...
