During pregnancy, you, like most other Massachusetts expectant mothers, may encounter any number of condition-related challenges on a daily basis. From morning sickness in your first trimester to the physical challenges associated with pregnancy weight gain as time...
Salem MA Personal Injury Law Blog
Back pain after a crash deserves treatment, not easy fixes
Our body is a complex maze of tissues, muscles, nerves and bones that works together, mostly seamlessly. It performs basic functions, such as walking, talking and more complex ones, like working on a math equation. When a Massachusetts injury wreaks havoc on the body,...
What lessons did the limousine company learn after tragic crash?
Massachusetts residents may have heard about the limousine accident that claimed 20 lives in another state, as it made national news. It also highlighted the lack of oversight in the limousine industry and the lack of driver training. And, limo company officials are...
Are only work-site injuries covered by workers’ comp?
Since workers' compensation covers work-related injuries, many Massachusetts' residents may be under the impression it only covers injuries sustained while physically at work-those injuries incurred while in an office or at a construction site. What if a worker was...
What’s the link between fatigue and doctor errors?
Television shows glamorize the lives medical professionals lead and often sideline a very real side effect of being a doctor or surgeon -- burnout. A national survey demonstrated that more than half of doctors surveyed are burned out and those doctors are more likely...
Recognizing signs that your loved one is in distress
When you send a loved to live in a Massachusetts nursing home, you likely do so with the assumption that he or she will be safe and receive adequate care. However, that does not always happen, and innocent patients and residents may suffer. It may be beneficial for...
Can being injured on the job lead to opioid deaths?
There are several reasons workplace safety is important, including the most obvious explanation -- that keeping workplace injuries as low as possible ensures employees are protected. But even when workers are aware of the type of dangers they might face in the...
Seeking compensation after a car accident in Salem
As mentioned in last week's post, the aftermath of a car accident in Massachusetts can wreak havoc on the lives of surviving accident victims and their loved ones. Fortunately, it is possible to pursue compensation for the emotional and physical costs associated with...
Car accident results in teen’s death
A young life holds with it a lot of promise. Parents look forward to watching their children grow up, begin their careers and live up to their potential. While loved ones think of it as an emotional reward, there is no doubt that there is a financial potential that...
You may face more hazards on the job than you think
No matter how long you have held your current job, you could face serious hazards every day. You may not think too much about any risks or potential for illness or injury because you do not work directly with machinery or on sites that pose obvious threats. However,...