Hunting can be a safe pastime when those partaking use reasonable caution and responsibly use their firearms. Otherwise, accidents could happen, injuring victims in Massachusetts. Hunting accidents generally happen when tree stands fail or negligent hunters carelessly...
Federal regulations put strict “hours of service” requirements on truck drivers across the country, including in Massachusetts. These limitations work to combat tired driving and keep truckers alert. When they fail to follow these rules, they can put people at...
Many things people do require what are called “waivers of liability.” These are pieces of paper that purport to absolve someone or something from consequences if the signee gets hurt. Extreme sports like skateboarding, skydiving, ziplining, and kayaking may require...
Work injuries are far more common than people realize. Depending on what state you live and work in, you might be covered by Workers’ Compensation laws. Since Workers’ Compensation varies a bit from state to state, it is important to consider how disabilities and...
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition that sometimes arises after certain injuries. There is no cure, but the pain can be managed and treated. Even so, many people who live with CRPS are unable to work because of the intense pain they deal...
Work is a major part of most people’s lives in Massachusetts, so it is no surprise that workplace injuries are common. When workers are injured, they can receive Workers’ Compensation benefits but only after undergoing an independent medical exam (IME). IMEs are...
Inhalation injuries occur when someone breathes in smoke or gases that damage their lungs. Inhalation injuries are common in cases involving fires. These injuries often leave victims with severe lung damage from which they might never fully recover. To get fair...
Injury claims can be worth quite a bit of compensation, depending on their severity and how they occurred. Claims related to punctured lungs may be worth substantial compensation for several reasons. Not only are these painful and complicated injuries, but they often...
If you were recently injured on the job in Massachusetts, you might be dealing with a Workers’ Compensation claim. Many receive weekly benefit payments through Workers’ Comp, but this is not the only possible outcome. If you would rather have more money sooner, a...
When people are injured at work, they can file Workers’ Compensation claims to get financial benefits to make ends meet while recovering from their injuries. Generally, recipients of these benefits must be evaluated by a doctor fairly regularly to determine if their...