The Right Lawyer
Makes All The Difference
With a success rate of 99.6 percent, The Law Offices of Bailey & Burke understand what it takes to win cases and help our clients get back on their financial feet again.
Massachusetts Personal Injury Blog
Auto insurance benefits you may not be aware of in a crash
If you are involved in an auto accident, your life changes in an instant. Other than having your vehicle damaged or totaled in the crash, you could suffer a serious injury. You may need surgery to repair a badly broken bone or face months of recovering from a...
What patients should know about medication errors
According to 2019 data from the Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research, adverse drug events are the most common type of medication error. About 100,000 annual hospitalizations in the United States result from prescription drug errors, along with about 700,000...
5 ways insurance companies try to undermine your claim
When you suffer serious injuries in a car accident, your whole life gets turned upside down. You may not be able to work. You may be suffering from chronic pain and you may need surgery or other expensive medical treatments to recover. The last thing you need is for...
When is a dog owner responsible for an attack in Massachusetts?
When a dog attacks someone in Massachusetts, the owner has legal responsibility for costs associated with the attack injuries. The standard applies even if the dog has never been aggressive before, with limited exceptions. Review the dog attack laws in...
Recognizing the signs of a severe concussion
Any type of blow to the head is terrifying. It doesn’t matter whether it comes from the impact of a car accident, a tumble on a broken sidewalk, or any other type of accident. These types of injuries are particularly dangerous because the symptoms may not be readily...
Surgical errors often lead to serious harm
Doctors make mistakes every day, just as other working professionals do. Physician errors are often due to biases and misinformation, Becker's Hospital Review reports. While these could cause delayed treatment, wrong treatment or other potentially harmful actions,...
Can you sue for an on-the-job injury?
Workers' compensation would probably be enough to handle many on-the-job injuries. You might still need to work to get a fair deal, but you might not need a separate lawsuit. If the insurance company denies your claim, you may need to start an appeal with the...
How not getting medical care could hurt an injury claim
If a car crash, slip-and-fall or similar incident leaves you with a serious injury, everything from your age and gender to pre-existing health conditions can influence your prognosis for recovery. When it comes to any personal injury claim that you might bring against...
Dogs often provide warning signs before they attack
There is no arguing that dogs are among the most beloved pets in America, if not number one (some cat owners may disagree). Dogs are man and woman's best friend. If you treat a dog with respect and create a familial bond, they will want to cuddle, play, act in the...
How can you prevent a dog bite?
In the United States, over 4.5 million people suffer from dog bites every year. Of those 4.5 million, 800,000 people require medical care after a dog bite. Children are the most common victims of dog bites. Half of those who undergo medical care after an incident with...
