A woman was recently viciously attacked by a dog in Massachusetts, according to police. The dog attack reportedly left her in critical condition, and she was transported to the hospital for treatment. Police said that the woman was badly bitten in the face by her...
Year: 2016
How much damage could an inattentive truck driver cause?
This blog recently discussed the protections and resources available to victims of distracted drivers. With the problem of distracted driving increasing, you may wonder how serious it is for truck drivers and how many and how often truck drivers are driving...
Distracted driver accident victims have rights
Distracted driving is causing a greater number of car accidents as the concern grows. In general, distracted driving has always been a concern for motorcyclists in Worcester because other drivers may not be attentive, observant and careful enough to spot a...
Pedestrian injured in Worcester hit and run car accident
The legal process provides options for victims of car accidents in a variety of situations. A pedestrian was recently struck by a vehicle in Worcester and police are looking for the vehicle and its driver. The vehicle, a black SUV or black truck, struck the pedestrian...
Winter In Massachusetts Means Taking More Precaution
Many people will tell you that winter in Massachusetts is the best time of the year; when you can pull out your favorite sweaters, enjoy evenings sitting in front of the fireplace, wear your favorite boots, enjoy freshly roasted chestnuts and drink lots of hot cocoa....
Help protecting against truck accidents and when they occur
Semi-truck accidents can have horrific consequences. There are 11 million semi trucks travelling greater than 288 billion miles each year in the United States. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reports that during 2009, large trucks were involved in...
Spinal cord injuries can be costly for victims
Treating a spinal cord injury can be both challenging and costly. The exact costs can depend on the severity of the spinal cord injury and the age of the victim when the spinal cord injury was suffered. There are several categories of spinal cord injuries. Fewer than...
Understanding the role of insurance in dog bite claims
Insurance companies are commonly involved in compensating victims for their injuries in a variety of different situations, ranging from car accidents to animal attacks. It is important that victims do not shortchange themselves in situations that can lead to...
Protections are available for hit and run accident victims
Hit and run accidents may be caused by negligent drivers who were drinking and driving or were otherwise careless. Hit and run accidents can result in serious injuries and fatalities. When a hit and run driver was driving drunk in Massachusetts, several parties may be...
How serious of a problem are medical errors?
Based on an eight year study, patient safety experts at Johns Hopkins recently concluded this year that greater than 250,000 patients die in the United States each year due to medical errors. The numbers place deaths due to medical errors higher than respiratory...