Last week on the blog, we discussed a tragic incident where a four-year-old boy was struck and injured by a car while he was trick-or-treating. Sadly, pedestrians face an enormous risk on Massachusetts' streets. High traffic areas and negligence oftentimes combine to...
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Car accident injures four-year-old who was trick-or-treating
Massachusetts motorists carry a heavy responsibility. Since most people drive every day, the routine can seem boring, uninteresting and monotonous. However, every time an individual climbs behind the wheel, he or she bears the safety of others on their shoulders. A...
How can discovery help with a workers’ compensation claim?
When pursuing legal action, information is powerful. Those who are fully informed are more likely to be able to put forth strong legal arguments, while the uninformed will be left at a significant disadvantage. Failing to gain access to critical information that can...
Are you a victim of compounding pharmacy errors?
One of the great advances of modern medicine is the ability to access personalized medications, formulated and packaged specifically for you an your needs. The possibilities inherent in this type of individualized treatment can be life-giving for thousands of patients...
Fatal workplace accident can lead to workers’ compensation
Workplace injuries can be painful and financially challenging. In minor cases, they can even be downright annoying and frustrating, limiting a victim's ability to perform daily tasks. Yet, in some instances workplace injuries turn fatal. Victim's families are left...
Strong legal advocacy needed when suing truck company
A few weeks ago on the blog we discussed efforts being made by regulators to cap the speed at which semi-trucks can travel. There are many valiant attempts that have been made over the years to curtail truck accidents, but the sad reality is that these accidents...
Blood tests may help detect cancer early
Cancer is a word that no one in Massachusetts likes to think about. Tragically, though, it is a very real illness that millions of Americans and their families must face. The good news is that with advances in medical technologies, procedures, and medications, cancer...
New rule holds nursing homes accountable for abuse: 2 benefits
The Health and Human Services Department, a federal agency tasked with protecting the health of all Americans, recently issued a rule that is designed to better ensure nursing homes are held accountable for instances of nursing home abuse. Aren't nursing homes already...
Regulation seeks to limit truck speed, prevent truck accidents
If you've driven on Massachusetts' highways and Interstates recently, then you know that semi-trucks are a prevalent presence. You might also notice that many of these truckers are rocketing down the roadway, far surpassing the maximum speed limit. Truckers who refuse...
We prepare strong workers’ compensation claims and appeals
On a daily basis, most Massachusetts residents wake up and get ready for work with their mind focused on doing a good job and providing for themselves and their families. But this routine can be quickly derailed when a workplace accident leaves you with an injury....
