Other Personal Injury

Negligent Placement of a “Cold Joint” Can Result In Responsible Parties Being Liable for Slip and Fall Injuries

October 6, 2021

A “cold joint” or “construction joint” is formed during the process of laying concrete when the second batch of concrete is placed after the first set of concrete has begun to settle. As a result of the delay, the two…

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Cancer Can Be a Work-Related Injury for Firefighters in Massachusetts

October 6, 2021

Firefighter exposed to toxic smoke The Massachusetts Senate approved a firefighter cancer bill that will enable firefighters and other state workers, such as police officers who are regularly exposed to dangerous fire related conditions, to treat cancer as a work…

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Personal Injury Protection May Entitle You to Services Not Covered By Your Health Insurance Policy

October 6, 2021

It is very common to discover (especially after a recent auto accident or similar surprise trauma) alternative health treatment services such as visits to a chiropractor or acupuncture treatments are not covered by your average health insurance policy. According to…

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Road Defects Contribute To Motorcycle Fatalities

October 6, 2021

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcycles make up only 3 percent of all registered vehicles in the United States.  Despite those low numbers, the NHTSA reports there is an increase in motorcyclists killed each year in Massachusetts.  Motorcycle…

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If You Are Bitten Or Injured By A Dog, Are You Entitled To Compensation?

October 6, 2021

Dog bites can cause serious personal injuries, infections, disfigurement, permanent scarring, emotional trauma and death. In the thirteen year period of 2005 through 2017, Dogbites.org reported that canines killed 433 Americans.  Many more suffer serious personal injuries or property damage. …

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The 6 Steps to Take If You Are Involved In Car Accident.

October 6, 2021

It’s five o’ clock on a Friday and you’re heading home after an exhausting week of work. You’re practically on auto-pilot with the thought of the impending weekend being the only fuel guiding you home, and then BAM-it happens. You…

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The Elements of Negligence in a Personal Injury Case

October 6, 2021

Negligence is defined as a failure to use the level of care someone of ordinary prudence would have used under the same circumstances. Negligence consists of actions or omissions where there is an expected duty or responsibility owed by one…

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Understanding “Pain and Suffering”

October 6, 2021

Understanding “Pain and Suffering” If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident and you’re seeking compensation from a liable defendant, chances are very high you may have heard the phrase “pain and suffering” being used by…

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Prestige Limousine’s Ford Failed To Pass Multiple Inspections Leading Up To The Fatal Accident That Killed 20

October 6, 2021

According to published reports, the limousine company involved in the accident on October 6, 2018 had a record of repeated safety violations. Such violations included a failure to pass an inspection in early September of 2018. During  inspection in September,…

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States With Legalized Recreational Marijuana Use Saw An Uptick In Reported Collisions

October 6, 2021

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Highway Loss Data Institute conducted two studies which found an in increase in collision claims in four states following the start of the legalization of recreational marijuana.  “Despite the difficulty of isolating the…

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