Salem MA Personal Injury Law Blog

Most Massachusetts residents go to work every day without any concern for their safety on the job. For some, though, these concerns are an everyday reality. And even those who don't give it much thought can quickly find themselves facing devastating injuries when...

No one expects to be injured on the job, but it nonetheless happens. And it happens a lot. Those who have suffered workplace injuries are often concerned about their ability to work and, perhaps more importantly, their ability to stay afloat financially. Foregoing a...

Most of us go to work every day without much thought about the risks posed by our jobs. There are some in Massachusetts, however, who are well aware of the dangers and, despite this knowledge, put their safety on the line for their employers. Although there are a...

For many Massachusetts residents, much of their day is spent at work. Regardless of one's profession, certain dangers are posed. With this in mind, our local, state and federal governments have implemented laws and regulations in an attempt to ensure workplace safety....

A previous post here discussed a fire and explosion at a Massachusetts sewage plant that left several individuals harmed. Although the physical pain and suffering that can accompany such an incident can be significant, the harm doesn't end there. Instead, victims of...

Many of us don't realize it, but our jobs may put us at risk of harm. Even those who are employed in positions with relatively low risk of harm, such as office jobs, can succumb to injuries. When this harm is suffered on the job, victims may be left struggling to make...

The vast majority of Massachusetts residents need to work in order to raise their families and make ends meet. While the economy has recovered and many have been able to secure employment, they may still find themselves facing financial hardship if they are injured in...

Oftentimes without even realizing it, construction workers put themselves at risk for their jobs and the betterment of society. These men and women operate near fast-moving traffic, in extreme temperatures, near dangerous machinery and at extraordinary heights. Though...

Several weeks ago on the blog we discussed conciliation and the role it plays in the workers' compensation process. Though an injured worker may be able to settle a claim at the informal conciliation phase, many times no agreement can be reached. When this happens,...

With the day-in, day-out routines Massachusetts residents regularly find ourselves in, they rarely, if ever, fully consider the dangers present around them. This is true whether we are driving, working or enjoying a nice meal out. Most of the time, our days conclude...