The stress, trauma and lasting impact of a dog bite on children can be significant. While the physical pain may subside, the emotional pain a child suffers following a dog attack can remain for a significant period of time and even last a lifetime. In general, the...
Year: 2015
Better understanding truck accidents
Truck accidents are a serious concern for members of the public because of the catastrophic injuries and harm a truck accident can cause. Members of the public may wonder what the risks of a truck accident are and victims of truck accidents may wonder what legal...
The summer boating season can lead to boating accidents
This blog has recently discussed how wrongful death actions may help surviving family members of victims of fatal accidents. The summer season, of course, brings a variety of fun outdoors activities, however, summertime can also be a time, unfortunately, when boating...
Truck accidents and driver fatigue
Victims of truck accidents enjoy strong legal protections. Comedian Tracy Morgan recently settled a lawsuit with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., after he was severely injured in an accident involving one of the company's trucks. The truck driver had been driving for 24 hours...
Pedestrian accident victims are protected
Pedestrians can, unfortunately, be vulnerable to the careless and negligent actions of drivers. Pedestrians can be the victims of car accidents, truck accidents and accidents with buses, all of which can cause serious injuries to pedestrian victims. Pedestrian victims...
The costs of dog bites is high
Last week's blog focused on the incidence of dog bite attacks. This week's blog focuses on the costs associated with dog bites and dog bite injuries. When a victim has been injured by a dog bite in Massachusetts, pet owners are commonly liable to compensate victims...
Victims of dog bite attacks have legal rights and protections
Every day in the United States, approximately 1,000 people require medical treatment for dog bites and associated injuries. Statistically speaking, there are a number of dog breed types that cause bites. According to research, 86 percent of dog attacks that result in...
Way to keep motorcyclists safer on the road
Drivers of motor vehicles are responsible for two-thirds of motorcycle accidents. This means that motorists are responsible for the majority of motorcycle accidents. This may cause some motorists to wonder what they can do to help keep motorcyclists safe. The smaller...
Wrongful death damages could help family members in taxi accident
A lawsuit was recently filed by a Massachusetts family stemming from a fatal accident that occurred approximately an hour east of the Worcester area. The family of a man struck and killed by a taxi cab filed the lawsuit against the taxi cab driver and the taxi cab...
Fatal accident claims life of pedestrian in Massachusetts
A fatal accident in a neighboring community northeast of Worcester recently claimed the life of a 67-year old pedestrian. While walking alongside the roadway, the victim was struck and killed by a pickup truck. The victim was pronounced dead at the hospital following...