After a recent visit to the doctor, you received some troubling news about your health. Could getting a second medical opinion address your concerns and help you decide how to protect your health? Yale Medicine explores reasons to seek another physician's opinion....
Ride-hailing services may contribute to rise in fatal accidents
Ride-hailing services, like Uber and Lyft, are rapidly growing in popularity, especially among those who need a ride home after drinking. It may seem like having more sober drivers and fewer drunk ones on the road would be a good thing. However, Massachusetts...
When can a doctor be sued for a wrongful death?
The legal topic of medical malpractice is a complex area of the law that has its basis in personal injury litigation. Individuals who have lost loved ones in medical accidents or due to medical mistakes may struggle to understand just how they may approach the...
Compensation for families through wrongful death litigation
It is getting darker each night at an earlier hour and Massachusetts residents may be finding that they are arriving home well after the sun has set in the evening sky. As darkness spreads and colder temperatures set in, drivers in Worcester could discover that their...
Massachusetts man killed in pedestrian accident
One of the most important ways that Worcester residents can stay safe on the roads is to minimize their chances of becoming distracted while they are operating their vehicles. This can mean turning off their smartphones and starting their GPS devices before they get...
Loss of companionship as a form of wrongful death damages
The death of a beloved family member can have lasting repercussions on the lives of those that they leave behind. When a spouse loses their partner or a child loses their parent, they may feel as though they have been deprived of something special and unique. In...
Grounds on which wrongful death claims may be filed
A wrongful death is one that occurs due to the actions or omissions of another person. They happen on Massachusetts roads when irresponsible drivers allow distractions to take their attention away from driving and accidents occur with fatal results. They occur when...
Helping victims of wrongful death incidents
When a tragedy strikes unexpectedly, a Massachusetts family may be left reeling. The family may find themselves facing financial peril as they lose the financial support of a loved one and incur medical expenses related to the care they received before their death....
Wrongful death claims based on water accidents
Over the Memorial Day holiday, readers of this Worcester personal injury legal blog may be ready to embrace the coming of summer. For many, summer means freedom from school, cookouts with friends and family and time in the water. Water time can include boating and...
How quickly must a wrongful death claim be filed?
After suffering the unexpected death of a loved one, the members of a Massachusetts family may find it hard to think about filing a lawsuit against the party or parties who caused their relative to perish. They may wish to take their time to grieve and learn how to...
