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If you are injured or become ill on the job in Massachusetts, the law says you are entitled to benefits under the Workers’ Compensation system. These benefits help compensate you for your medical expenses and for any time you may lose from work because of your injury. Boston workers’ compensation lawyer John J. Sheehan explains […]

Every day, about 90 people die in car crashes in the United States. Considering the advances in safety technology, you’d think the number would be going down. But, according to a new survey by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the number of traffic fatalities appears to be increasing. More than a million people have died on […]

What will constitute a good job in the future? with the rise of the on-demand economy, the definition of employment gets even murkier. and as more companies save money by using contractors rather than employees, workers’ compensation and other benefits may become scarcer. Many workers are left wondering if their employment status may cost them […]

The popular car insurance company Allstate just released their 2015 Best Drivers Report, and ranked Boston the worst driving city in America (200 out of 200). However, when looking a little deeper, it’s easy to see that’s just wrong.  Like any city, auto accidents are bound to happen, so let’s look at key statistics to see if the rankings […]

The fall protection rule in Massachusetts aims to keep employees who are at risk for falls in the workplace safe from harm. OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration), requires that all people employed at a company who’s job puts them in jeopardy of falling must complete OSHA certified training to reduce the risks of […]

The loss of a family member can have a profound effect on your financial and emotional wellbeing. After an intentional or neglectful act wrongfully kills your loved one, your family can feel at a loss. Though your options may seem limited, you can seek justice by promptly filing a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death […]

After a car accident, you may be suffering from severe physical pain and emotional anguish. For some people, the pain is ongoing as medical treatments can take a significant physical and mental toll on you. When determining damages for your accident, you can include your pain and suffering as part of your calculations. However, pain […]

Many Hispanic individuals in the Boston area work in the field of construction. This is not dissimilar to other areas around the country. In fact, statistics show that as many as 25 to 33 percent of all construction workers in the U.S. are of Hispanic origin. Boston workers’ comp lawyer John J. Sheehan explores the […]

Accidents between passenger cars and commercial trucks tend to result in more severe injuries to the passenger-car driver. What makes Boston hit and run accidents unique is that the person who causes the accident often cannot be identified. There are common causes of truck accidents. If you have been injured in the busy streets of […]

The Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health (MassCOSH) and American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) recently released the 2015 edition of their annual report, “Dying for Work in Massachusetts.” MassCOSH and the AFL-CIO chose to release the report on Workers Memorial Day, April 28, a national day of observance for […]

As the weather heats up, motorcycle enthusiasts are ready to get their bikes on the road. Just recently, however, several fatal motorcycle crashes in the greater Boston area have gotten the warmer months off to a tragic start. a motorcyclist died after colliding with a car, another died after losing control of a bike he […]

Auto accidents are relatively common occurrences in Massachusetts. Most people have either been in a car accident at some point or at least know someone who has. The immediate aftermath of a car accident can feel like a whirlwind. Any drivers and passengers who were hurt in the slightest should be checked out by a […]