After slipping and falling in a public or commercial space, you may have trouble determining your injuries. Is that twinge you feel a slip-and-fall accident injury or a result of hunching over your work desk? SpinalCord.com explains the common harm suffered after...
Year: 2021
What is a capnocytophaga infection?
Dog bites pose a danger to your health for more reasons than just the possibility of rabies. A dog does not have the cleanest of mouths, and bacteria lurking in their saliva can end up in your bloodstream or subcutaneous tissue after a bite. Thus, it is important to...
Teen drivers, teen passengers a deadly combination
When teen drivers across Massachusetts and the rest of the nation get their driver’s licenses, they may be eager to pick up their teenage friends and take them along for the ride. Yet, studies show that the sheer presence of a teen passenger creates serious risks, not...
Beyond texting, there are numerous ways drivers get distracted
Perhaps you have had the experience of riding with a driver who wanted to engage you in a very animated conversation or was quite emotional. Chances are, riding with such a distracted driver caused you real anxiety, maybe so much that you called it to the driver’s...
Dog Bites and Bicycling
Many people enjoy riding bicycles to work and in their leisure time. Bicyclists should have the right to ride safely on public roads that remain open to this mode of transportation. However, bicycle riders face real dangers from aggressive domestic animals. A number...
3 ways improperly secured loads cause car accidents
It is difficult to drive in or around Worcester County without seeing at least one hardware superstore. The popularity of these stores makes it possible for homeowners to complete improvement projects. Regrettably, due to unsecured loads, big-box stores also may...
Ladder safety and recovering from an accident
If you work in construction, you likely have to use ladders, and some workers use ladders on a daily basis. Falls account for many of the construction accidents that occur each year and it is vital to go over precautionary measures to prevent a fall. If you recently...
What should you do after a hit-and-run accident?
Perhaps you were recently involved in a hit-and-run car accident. You know you have a legal case, but you may not know whether you did everything necessary to protect your right to compensation. NextAdvisor breaks down how to respond to a hit-and-run accident. Learn...
Older adults and fall injuries
Whether you lose your balance due to an icy surface, you fall down due to liquid spilled on the floor or you trip on an exposed nail, there are many hazards to look out for and fall-related accidents occur for a host of reasons. If you are an older adult, the...
How common are rideshare accidents?
The popularity of rideshare options increases each year. Unfortunately, the growth in their use has led to an annual rise in accidents on the road, too. As most rideshare trips replace public transportation, more people using this mode of transport results in more...