When you lose a loved one because of someone else’s carelessness, it is important to hold the responsible person accountable and make sure no one else suffers because of the negligent party’s actions. You can make a wrongful death claim for a death resulting from...
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Month: October 2016
It is not “just an accident” if someone was negligent
When you suffer a serious injury in Massachusetts, you may wind up facing major medical bills in the aftermath. You may also experience considerable pain and suffering, among other possible repercussions. While you may chalk up your experience to an unfortunate...
Are there new treatments for paralysis?
A new treatment that stimulates nerves in the spine shows promise for individuals paralyzed by spinal cord injuries. A study by University of Washington researchers, published in the January 2021 edition of the journal IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and...
How long do personal injury cases take to resolve?
When you experience debilitating injuries in an auto accident, fall or another unexpected event, mounting expenses related to the injuries can devastate your household finances. If negligence by someone else led to the accident, you can file a personal injury lawsuit...
Why would a workers’ compensation claim get denied?
A workplace accident can cause injuries that leave you unable to work for several days, weeks or even months. The workers’ compensation system can provide benefits that help you recover and provide compensation for lost wages. According to the Commonwealth of...
Do you have to sue your employer to receive workers’ comp?
If you have experienced a work-related injury that prevents you from returning to your job, you may be able to receive payment for medical bills, lost wages and other costs by filing a workers’ compensation claim. With few exceptions, Massachusetts law requires that...
Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit?
Most people assume that if their loved one dies in Massachusetts, they have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. However, this isn't always the case. Many states have laws dictating who can file a wrongful death lawsuit, and it's not always the family members....
Three ways wrongful death suits can help family members
If a loved one dies because of another person's negligent behavior, it may be possible to pursue a wrongful death suit against that individual. Hospitals, insurance companies and other entities based in Massachusetts or elsewhere may also be named in such a lawsuit....
Top 10 ways to avoid nursing injuries and illnesses
As a nurse in Somerset, Massachusetts, you run the risk every day of being injured or falling ill. There are various ways to avoid these incidents, though, and American Mobile Healthcare gives 10 tips. Ways to prevent illness The initial two tips concern what you do...
Drowsy driving, its effects and ways to reduce it
You were injured in a car accident in Massachusetts, and you found that the other driver was drowsy. Unfortunately, drowsy driving crashes are not uncommon as many adults will fail to get the recommended seven hours of sleep each night. In fact, the AAA Foundation for...