Animal bites can be serious and can cause serious injuries and other types of harm. Victims of animal attacks, such as dog bites, may suffer injuries and harm that result in monetary damages. For example, damages that victims of dog attacks may suffer can include...
Year: 2015
Fatal workplace accidents in Massachusetts by the numbers
In general, fatal workplace accidents are preventable. In Massachusetts during 2013, 57 workers died in fatal workplace accidents; Worcester County accounted for three fatal workplace deaths. Construction workers were at the highest risk, along with self-employed...
Understanding car accident investigations and reconstruction
Oftentimes, when people in the Worcester area hear about a car accident, they may also hear about accident investigation or accident reconstruction. Car accident investigations can be an important part of the process following a car accident. Many auto accidents,...
Massachusetts wrongful death statute offers options to families
Wrongful death statutes are legal guidelines that help families who have unexpectedly lost a loved one in an accident understand the legal resources available to them during an unquestionably difficult time. A wrongful death action can essentially be understood as a...
The dangers motorcyclists face are important to be aware of
Recent motorcycle accidents across the region highlight the concerns and dangers for motorcycle riders sharing the roadways with passenger vehicles. A recent fatal crash led to a 27-year old man being taken to UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester where he was...
Massachusetts woman taken to hospital after dog bite
To protect the public and hold pet owners accountable, dog bite laws in Massachusetts hold pet owners strictly liable for harm caused by their animals. In an area of Massachusetts about an hour and a half from Worcester, a woman recently had to be taken to the...
Options for victims of whiplash injuries
This blog recently discussed whiplash injuries. It is important to understand that whiplash and soft tissue injuries are serious injuries. It is also crucial to understand what to do if you have suffered one of these devastating harms. Victims who have wrongfully...
What are whiplash injuries?
Car accident victims can suffer a number of serious injuries following a car crash. Whiplash injuries can commonly be suffered in a car accident. By definition, whiplash is a fast and violent back-and-forth motion of the neck that can occur in a car accident,...
Safety tips for boating season in Massachusetts
Boating season is in full swing in Massachusetts. Summer fun also carries responsibility and boating safety tips may help prevent a boating accident. Unfortunately, individuals who hunt and fish from boats have one of the highest boating fatality rates. It is...
Young girl bit by dog and injured in Massachusetts
This blog recently discussed that dog bites and dog attacks, in addition to physical harm, may cause significant emotional harm to children who are victims of a dog bite attack. In a neighboring community about a half an hour east of Worcester, a girl was recently...