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In many cases, settlements are the best way to handle a car accident case.  Settling a broken leg case can get you the benefits you need quickly and let you get back to your life.  However, settlements – especially under Massachusetts’ no-fault rules – might not get you all you deserve.  How do you know […]

After a car accident, there are steps that victims can take that can protect both their personal health and their financial recovery for the consequences of the crash. These steps begin immediately after the crash, so it is never too early to learn what to do. Once you are out of the zone of danger, […]

Getting money through workers’ compensation can sometimes be challenging.  Not only will you have to deal with your employer, but you will also have to deal with their insurance company.  Even if your employer wants you to get the benefits you deserve – which is not necessarily common – their insurance company often has a […]

Car accidents often involve serious injuries to drivers and passengers. Accident victims may be overwhelmed by the hectic energy of the crash, and deciding what doctor to see under such conditions is difficult. After a car accident, you may see several different doctors depending on your injuries. You can visit your primary care physician, who […]

Workers’ compensation is a benefits system that allows injured employees to collect compensation for work-related accidents. The process for filing for workers’ compensation is long, complex, and challenging. Many injured workers are denied when they first file. There are many reasons your workers’ compensation could be denied. For example, your claims might be viewed as […]

Filing a workers’ compensation claim can be incredibly complicated and stressful.  If you are injured, you should focus on your recovery and treatment. A Milton workers’ compensation lawyer can help you file your claim and get the benefits you need, but it is still helpful to know the process you will go through. First, you […]

Getting a police report after a car accident can be helpful for many reasons.  First, your insurance company or lawyer might ask for a copy, so having one at the ready will be important.  Second, these reports contain vital information about your accident.  But how do you get a copy? In Massachusetts, you can usually […]

Working can be dangerous, especially in certain professions.  Accidents sometimes happen – often through no fault of the injured worker – and workers’ compensation claims can be filed to pay for lost wages and medical bills.  But will these claims affect your future employment? Under Massachusetts law, a workers’ comp. claim can certainly affect your […]

Potholes, cracked road surfaces, and broken fixtures can all cause accidents.  In Massachusetts, these kinds of hazards can either damage your car and cause you to crash or cause someone else to crash into you.  When one of these accidents happens, it’s important to know who is responsible. If a defective road caused an accident, […]

If you are out of work because of an injury, you may have questions about how to get benefits.  Injured workers often turn to workers’ compensation to get them the replacement wages and medical benefits they need.  However, if you are out of work, you may wonder whether you can apply for unemployment benefits as […]

  Getting – and keeping – workers’ compensation benefits can be a hassle.  In Massachusetts, your benefits will depend on your average weekly wages at the time of the injury and the expected length of your disability. it is important to speak with a lawyer about the specific details of your case, but you can […]

Even seemingly minor car accident injuries, like a fractured nose, can have serious consequences. In fact, such an injury can cause you to lose your sense of smell after a car accident. When you lose your sense of smell, or develop anosmia, it can seriously affect your life. This can happen in minor to severe […]