Worcester Personal Injury Blog
Personal injury: Over $10 billion Roundup settlement reached
Consumers in Massachusetts who have been following the product liability claims against Bayer may be interested to learn about the settlement that was reached, exceeding $10 billion. The settlement concerned thousands of legal claims for cancer caused by a chemical...
Driving under the influence of marijuana illegal, dangerous
As many residents of Massachusetts know, the recreational use of marijuana is legal in this state. However, there are still limits on this privilege. Importantly, it is illegal to drive while one is under the influence of this drug, even if he or she otherwise...
Signs of neglect in your loved one’s nursing home
Nursing homes can be a great place for aging adults to get the daily care that they need. Unfortunately, improper care can be an issue. As the loved one of a nursing home resident, it’s important that you understand the signs of negligence and can look for them as you...
Car accidents: 1 killed in crash involving drunk driver
It is no secret that the presence of impairment can disrupt one's ability to safely operate a vehicle in a substantial manner. Those who drive while under the influence could place everyone around them at risk in the process, as car accidents involving similar...
Common causes of construction accidents
Construction accidents can be particularly devastating for construction workers who should know where to turn if they are injured in a construction accident. Different protections are available to construction workers who are injured on the job that injured workers...
Family files medical malpractice claim after death of loved one
Upon visiting a hospital with a serious medical condition, patients in Massachusetts typically expect to receive a certain standard of treatment. Those who fail to receive the necessary care may be more susceptible to suffering severe health consequences, or worse. A...
Car accidents: 1 killed after vehicle veers into ditch
There are a variety of scenarios in which a driver could lose control of a vehicle and veer off the side of a road. In some cases, it may take little more than a moment of distraction for such a potentially hazardous scenario to occur. Car accidents involving such...
How alcohol consumption affects one’s driving ability
There are many people in Massachusetts who enjoy alcohol from time to time. They could drink for a variety of reasons and for the most part there is nothing wrong about drinking alcohol. However, if people consume too much alcohol, there are certain actions they...
What damages may people receive in a wrongful death lawsuit?
It is never easy for people in Massachusetts to lose loved ones. Unfortunately, it is part of life though and something people will need to go through. The hope is that people’s loved ones will live long lives and pass peacefully of natural causes. However, not...
What do workers’ compensation benefits cover?
When people in Massachusetts go to work, generally they are thinking about their day and what they will need to do on that particular day. They probably assume they will go to work, do their job and then go home at the end of the night. However, there are times when...
