Pedestrian accident victims have legal protections they and their families should be aware of. A serious car accident, involving multiple vehicles, recently killed one pedestrian and left another pedestrian in critical condition. A 53-year old man was killed in the...
Wrongful Death
How common is medical malpractice?
Because of the trust and reliance placed in doctors and the health care system, the quality and safety of the care you receive should be an important concern to you. Patients have the right to receive adequate care and be familiar with the options available to them...
Pedestrian accident victims have options to help them
Wrongful death accidents can occur in a number of different ways, including a pedestrian accident. Pedestrian accidents can result in the tragic loss of life or serious and debilitating injuries. Pedestrian accidents can involve cars, trucks or buses, and can...
How a medical malpractice claim may help
Medical malpractice can cause serious damages to individuals and families during what may already be a vulnerable time. Fortunately, a medical malpractice claim may be brought in circumstances when a patient has been harmed by medical negligence or a misdiagnosis...
What is wrongful death and how does it help victims?
Following the unexpected loss of a loved one, family members of victims can be left with difficult emotional and financial challenges. Wrongful death legal actions are designed to help surviving family members of victims killed by the negligence or misconduct of...
What types of damages are available for wrongful death?
This blog recently discussed a local fatal accident. In fatal accident circumstances, wrongful death claims may sometimes be made. A wrongful death is considered to have occurred in different circumstances, including when the negligence, or careless behavior, of one...
Worcester fatal accident leads to charges
A fatal hit-and-run accident in Worcester recently left one woman dead and her brother seriously injured. The 29-year old hit-and-run driver was identified and has been arraigned in Worcester on several charges, including motor vehicle homicide, drunken driving and...
Fatal workplace accidents in Massachusetts by the numbers
In general, fatal workplace accidents are preventable. In Massachusetts during 2013, 57 workers died in fatal workplace accidents; Worcester County accounted for three fatal workplace deaths. Construction workers were at the highest risk, along with self-employed...
Massachusetts wrongful death statute offers options to families
Wrongful death statutes are legal guidelines that help families who have unexpectedly lost a loved one in an accident understand the legal resources available to them during an unquestionably difficult time. A wrongful death action can essentially be understood as a...
Safety tips for boating season in Massachusetts
Boating season is in full swing in Massachusetts. Summer fun also carries responsibility and boating safety tips may help prevent a boating accident. Unfortunately, individuals who hunt and fish from boats have one of the highest boating fatality rates. It is...