Although it is a natural and unavoidable event in life, death is still difficult to accept and cope with. The loss of a loved one can cause many emotions; however, losing a loved one because of the negligence of another is shocking, devastating and overwhelms you with...
Personal Injury
Defective products can cause serious workplace injuries
Many of us work with different types of equipment or products in our jobs. However, if these are defective, they can cause you to suffer serious injuries and may cause you to lose time from work. Defective products If machinery is defective because of a design flaw, a...
Tips for coping with the mental toll taken by your accident
The physical injuries that you’ve suffered in your car accident are probably painful and limiting to your mobility. Your recovery can take some time, too, putting you at risk of accumulating significant medical bills and losing out on much needed wages. But the real...
Property owners must provide a reasonable level of safety
When you visit a business, you expect that you will be safe. However, if the property owner has inadequate security measures, you can be injured on the property. The property owner may be held responsible for compensating you for the harm. Negligent security overview...
Pursuing lost wages in a wrongful death lawsuit
There are many different situations that can lead to a valid wrongful death claim. Most people probably think of motor vehicle accidents first and foremost leading to this type of claim, but there are other circumstances as well. Really, any time there is a personal...
Addressing injuries caused by defective products
Consumers regularly buy items in stores or online without thinking that the product could hurt them. Unfortunately, defective products can cause injuries, both minor and severe. Common injuries There are several ways a consumer can be injured by a defective product....
Spinal cord injuries can be severe
Even if they do not know a victim, Massachusetts residents probably know that spinal cord injuries are among the most serious injuries. How bad a victim's condition will be after a spinal cord injury will depend on a number of factors. The most important are where on...
Are wrongful death lawsuits allowed in Massachusetts?
If you have lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence or wrongful act, you may wonder if you can file a lawsuit to seek justice and compensation for your loss. The answer is yes, but only under certain conditions and with certain limitations. Wrongful death...
Many workers are at risk of muscle and soft tissue injuries
Numerous industries in Massachusetts put workers at risk of muscle and soft tissue injuries. These injuries do not result from a single accidental event but rather from prolonged repetition of the same bodily movements and overwork. These types of injuries affect...
How the discovery rule applies in wrongful death claims
The discovery portion of a wrongful death lawsuit is potentially the most important phase because it establishes whether or not the claim is valid. Wrongful death is unlike a personal injury claim in Massachusetts, and it is a completely separate legal action that is...