Winters in Massachusetts are long, so once the ice and snow have melted and sunny warmer days arrive, people are itching to get outside and enjoy the weather. When warm weather is in the forecast, motorcyclists are ready to take their bikes out of storage and go for a...
Year: 2017
Dog Bite Prevention Week brings attention to animal attacks
Our furry canine friends may seem to be "good with children" or "family pets," but it is important to remember that dogs are still animals with the propensity to bite. In fact, this week is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. This week brings the public's attention to...
Truck driver fatigue can lead to devastating accidents
Semi-truck drivers in Massachusetts are often pushed to their absolute limits. In the name of the almighty dollar, they may be incentivized or even required by their employers to make deliveries as quickly as possible. This means long hours on the road, despite...
Listeria identified as cause in wrongful death lawsuit
People in Massachusetts and elsewhere tend to take the safety of their food for granted. Food poisoning is often regarded as nothing more than a nuisance, but a recent outbreak of listeria and a related wrongful death lawsuit shows how dangerous this assumption can...
Grocery store employee dies in fatal pedestrian accident
While it may seem like a busy parking lot could be a hotbed for accidents, in fact pedestrian accidents can take place at just about any time, as one recent Massachusetts incident shows. Recently, a pedestrian was struck by a car in a grocery store parking lot. This...
What to do if you think your car is totaled
Some car accidents are relatively minor, and the cars may not even need repairs. On the other hand, some wrecks result in your car being totaled. Even if you believe it is drivable, the insurance company may decide not to repair it. Here are some tips to help if you...
Dog bite victims should know their legal protections
Each year thousands of people in the United States are bitten by animals, usually by dogs. Animal bites commonly require immediate medical attention, which should be sought whenever necessary. Medical treatment, of course, is likely to result in medical expenses due...
Victims of medical malpractice may have legal protections
Medical malpractice is a serious concern for victims and their families who have entrusted their health care and treatment to trained professionals. For medical conditions patients are suffering from to be properly treated, they must be properly diagnosed. An...
What is the recovery process like following a brain injury?
Brain injuries can range from concussions to serious traumatic brain injuries. Brain injuries can also be open or closed in nature and can be suffered in car accidents. Treatment and recovery time depends on the nature and severity of the brain injury suffered, but...
Keeping employees safe from winter weather slips and falls
Cold weather can sometimes last well into spring, and the potential for slips and falls will last along with it. Falls on icy surfaces account for 30 percent of slip-related work injury claims. If you are a business owner, you do not want any of your employees to...