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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. [...]
Railroad Injury Cases: Why You Need An Expert Witness
Like most workers, those who are injured while working on the railroad may also be able to assert a workers’ compensation claim. However, railroad workers are subject to a particular type of workers’ compensation, which [...]
What You Need To Know About Medical Liens
Healthcare in the United States is expensive. When you are involved in an accident, you are often hit with unexpected costs related to medical care. However, you are not the only one that has to [...]
The Driver Who Hit Me Had No Car Insurance
Author: James C. Beardsley, Esq., Portland, Maine Car insurance serves a vital role in most car accident situations. However, even when car insurance is required by law, there will always be people that do not [...]
What You Should Know About the “Serious Injury” Threshold?
Massachusetts is a “no-fault” state, which means that if you are involved in a car crash, you notify your insurance company first for reimbursement for medical bills and lost income. Only in certain severe cases [...]
It’s Just Whiplash, Should I File An Injury Lawsuit?
The term “whiplash” is often thrown around after a car accident and is sometimes associated with “fake” car accident claims. However, whiplash is a very real injury that involves the quick extension and contraction of [...]
I Was Hurt In An Accident, But I Don’t Have Health Insurance
Even though health insurance is now mandated by law, not everyone can afford coverage. If you are in a car accident, not having health insurance can be a serious problem. The inability to pay for [...]
How The Workers’ Comp Claim Process Works In Massachusetts
When you are injured at work, the idea of making a workers’ comp claim can feel a little overwhelming if you do not understand the process. Unfortunately, some employers are reluctant to share information with [...]