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Hurt On The Job? Here Is What You Can Do
If you were hurt on the job, you can receive benefits under Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation System. To receive workers’ comp benefits, you need to seek medical attention immediately and report your injury to your employer. [...]
Who Is At Fault In A Slip and Fall Case?
Slip and fall accidents are not “minor” personal injury accidents. While some falls do result in just a few bumps and bruises, a slip and fall can result in traumatic injuries that are extremely debilitating [...]
What Are The Requirements For Workers’ Compensation?
To protect workers who are injured on the job, Massachusetts passed workers’ compensation laws. Workers’ compensation pays for the medical expenses of a worker who is injured in a workplace accident. The system also pays [...]
How To Stay Safe And Avoid A Motorcycle Accident
As a motorcyclist, you know that you face risks each time you decide to ride. As Boston motorcycle accident lawyers, we handle motorcycle crashes caused by a variety of reasons including: Negligence, careless, and reckless [...]
Slip And Fall: Who Is Liable If I Fell On The Sidewalk?
Who is legally responsible for your slip and fall injury on the sidewalk will depend on where the incident occurs. Most cities or municipalities are responsible for the maintenance of public streets and sidewalks, which [...]
Can You Sue the City of Boston Over an Injury Claim?
Governmental entities can sometimes be immune from lawsuits. The rationale behind the immunity is that lawsuits against the government can strain budgeting and divert the focus from serving the area to defending a lawsuit. However, [...]
Drunk Driving Accidents: What Happens When A Pedestrian Is Hurt
Drunk driving is still a serious problem in the United States. In fact, nearly 30 people are killed in motor vehicle accidents because of an alcohol-impaired driver every day. That means that there is roughly [...]
Asbestos Exposure: What Industrial Workers Should Know
Asbestos was once considered a “wonder material” because it worked well as an insulation material that is also fire resistant. However, after many workers ended up contracting lung cancer, scientists and medical professionals realized the [...]
Food Poisoning: Can You File An Injury Lawsuit Against A Restaurant?
When you get food poisoning, you are usually miserable for about 24 hours. However, it can also cause more serious, long-term problems as well. The problem from a legal perspective is that you may not [...]
Accident Injuries: How To Stay Safe At A Street Festival
Summer is just around the corner, and that means it is time to get outdoors and enjoy festivities. Whether you are into concerts or craft shows (or both), walking around at an outdoor festival can [...]
Drug Injuries: Filing Against A Pharmaceutical Company
All drugs are tested before being offered for sale in the United States. They must also have FDA approval before any doctor can prescribe them. Even then, doctors are often only permitted to prescribe medications [...]
Why You Should Always Get A Police Report After an Accident
Many people underestimate the valuable role a police report plays in car accident cases. A police report offers a useful third-party description of the crash from a source that is generally considered reliable and unbiased. [...]