It is widely acknowledged that texting and driving and other distracted driving behaviors are a known danger in Massachusetts and throughout the nation. States are trying to determine how best to address this issue with legislation, education and enforcement. As with...
Month: November 2017
What is temporary total incapacity workers’ compensation?
When Massachusetts workers are injured on the job, they should know that they can seek workers' compensation benefits. However, there might be some confusion as to the benefits they are eligible to receive and how the amount is calculated. There are several levels of...
Legal assistance for compensation after nursing home abuse
For Massachusetts residents who make the difficult decision to put an elderly loved one in a nursing home, the end goal is that the person will be cared for and treated well. This is for the benefit of the elderly person and the family that might not have the capacity...
Work accident victim suffers leg injury after trench collapses
Construction and maintenance are a constant in Massachusetts or any municipality. This is vital for the safety of the public and functionality of basic services. However, it is important to remember that whenever there is a project underway, there is the danger of a...
Driver fleeing police causes crash and injures woman
One of the most dangerous times for drivers, pedestrians and others on the road in Massachusetts is if they get caught in the middle of a police chase and another driver is trying to flee law enforcement. These dangerous behaviors can lead to a car accident with...