Negligence is an important legal concept on which many personal injury claims are based. A person is generally considered to have acted negligently if their conduct differs from what a reasonable person would have done in a given situation. For example, if a...
Seek legal counsel after suffering an animal bite injury
A pet can deeply enrich a Massachusetts resident's life. The ever-present wagging of a dog's tail and the gentle rubbing up of a cat against a person's legs can put a smile on a person's face even after they have had to endure a long, grueling day. Domestic animals...
Injuries from car accidents can take on many forms
A minor car accident can leave a victim with bumps and bruises while a serious accident may cause a victim to suffer paralysis, brain injury or even death. This post will examine some of the common types of injuries that vehicle accident victims may sustain in...
Should I settle my motorcycle accident claims?
After sustaining injuries in a motorcycle accident, a victim may not want to jump into what may become a lengthy legal battle. They may be tempted to accept a settlement offer put forth by the party that caused their harm and to simply release that party from any...
4 apps that prevent texting while driving
Distracted driving has become one of the most common ways car accidents occur. While most people associate distracted driving with texting while behind the wheel, it can involve doing anything that takes your hands from the steering wheel or your eyes from the road....
Grounds on which a wrongful death claim may be based
Earlier this month, this Worcester personal injury legal blog offered an informative post about the use of a breach of warranty claim as the basis of a wrongful death lawsuit. This post will follow up on that article by briefly introducing the other two claims on...
