After a car accident, people may wonder how they will support themselves and address the cost of treatment as they recover. People injured during work-related travel might be surprised to know that some car accidents may be eligible for workers’ compensation. Are you...
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Can you sue a truck company for your truck accident injuries?
Given their sheer size and the speed at which they usually travel, semi-trucks can leave devastation in their wake when involved in an accident. Victims of these wrecks usually end up suffering serious harm as a result. Their injuries might impose severe physical...
Drowsy driving claims thousands of lives in vehicle accidents
Authorities estimate about 6,000 fatal accidents nationwide each year, including in Massachusetts, are linked to drowsy driving. However, they admit that the number could be underestimated because many drowsy driver-related vehicle accidents are never identified as...
Scaffolding injuries come from more than just falls
Scaffolds are important tools for building construction projects. They are temporary structures that DC metro residents may see standing near or suspended from construction projects throughout the area. Workers use scaffolds to increase their elevation relative to the...
Why new drivers are prone to car accidents
According to statistics, new drivers are likely to get involved in auto accidents. Many of those new drivers are younger individuals between the ages of 16 to 19 years old. In fact, in 2018 alone, 285,000 teenagers were part of an auto accident; of those 285,000, over...
What to watch for is nursing home neglect is suspected
Nursing home neglect and abuse can be any family’s worse nightmare. For that reason, families and loved ones should know what to watch for and what to do is their loved one is a victim of nursing home neglect or abuse. The following are some warning signs of nursing...
Workers’ compensation for the telecommuter
After an employee is injured at a factory, workers' compensation should provide them with benefits to pay for their medical care and help them with the loss of income while they are recovering. The same goes for employees who are injured in the course of doing their...
The “open and obvious danger” rule
Premises liability is the legal theory that allows injured people to seek compensation for their damages after they have been hurt on someone else's property. A typical case involves a customer who slips and falls on spilled liquid at a supermarket or other store. The...
Sleepy Massachusetts doctors at risk for medical malpractice
When a person in Massachusetts or another state visits a doctor's office or hospital, he or she can reasonably expect that every member of an attending medical team is going to adhere to industry regulations and safety protocol while providing care. Whether the visit...
2019 job deaths were highest in 12 years
Last year was the deadliest year for workers in this this country since 2007. There were over 5,300 deaths from workplace accidents in 2019 according to recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Steady increase An American worker was killed every 99...