American pickup trucks are getting larger every year. With this rise in size comes an increase in traffic accidents involving these big pickups. Larger bodies mean more prominent blind spots, and pickups are no different from large commercial trucks and buses in...
Worcester Personal Injury Blog
How can you cover expenses after a car accident?
You have a lot on your plate after a car accident. Finding a way to live your normal life can be difficult given your physical limitations, but your pain and suffering and emotional turmoil can be overwhelming, too. And the financial implications of your accident add...
What is the difference between economic and noneconomic damages?
If you are planning to file a personal injury claim after a car accident, grocery store slip-and-fall, or any other accident caused by negligence, you may be wondering how much you could possibly get in damages. The amount varies depending on several factors,...
Can you sue a third party in your workers’ compensation case?
It may not always feel this way, but the Massachusetts workers' compensation system is meant to streamline the process of getting medical care and other benefits to workers who have been injured on the job. Unlike a personal injury lawsuit, in a workers' compensation...
Truck accidents and holding a negligent party liable
It is difficult to travel on major roadways in Massachusetts and elsewhere without encountering a semi-truck or tractor trailer. Because these large vehicles are heavily relied on for transports and shipments, interstate and intrastate routes are made throughout the...
Worcester seeks public’s help as it decides on speed limits
One of the most common causes of traffic accidents in Massachusetts is speeding. Worcester authorities are trying to fight this problem by imposing new speed limits. As the City Council Traffic and Parking Committee considers options, drivers need to know how...
Swimming pool injuries and your legal rights
Summer break is filled with many enjoyable activities for children of all ages. For many, this means taking a dip in the pool. Whether it is a pool at their home, a neighbor’s pool, a community pool or a pool at a private facility, there are certain risk and dangers...
How to take meaningful pictures for your car accident claim
It’s hard to think about gathering evidence in the aftermath of your car accident. Yet, it’s important to find a way to diligently capture the harm that’s been caused to you as well as who is to blame for your accident. That’s where pictures can play an especially key...
Boating accidents causes and establishing liability
As warm weather begins to set in, residents in Massachusetts and elsewhere begin to plan their summer activities and vacations. For many, this means taking to the water on a personal or rented boat. While this is a great way to enjoy the summer, it is an activity that...
How to fight comparative negligence in your car accident case
Although some car accidents are truly caused by one driver, a lot of them involve fault attributable to multiple motorists. This can complicate a determination of causation and liability, which means that it can make it difficult to prove your personal injury case....