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In a terrible accident that occurred last week, a man was killed after becoming entangled in a rotary turbine engine while cleaning a shellfish-shucking machine at Sea Watch International. The man, whose name was Victor Gerena, is only the most recent casualty in a string of recent deaths caused by large machinery. The deaths put […]

Steer Clear of The Boston Bump – Infographic of Boston’s Car Accidents & Worse Intersections Fewer vehicle accidents on nation’s roads – BUT – still number one cause of injury-related deaths The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that car accident rates are actually on a downward trend. However, car crashes still account […]

The Boston Globe Spotlight Team has published a multi-part series investigating the need for reform and regulation of Massachusetts taxis. As any experienced personal injury lawyer knows, a person seriously injured by a negligent taxi cab driver in most cases be limited to the $20,000 state minimum bodily insurance limits currently required under Massachusetts law. […]

At the Law Office of John J. Sheehan, we have met so many injured workers who delayed contacting a workers’ compensation lawyer. Each has their own story, but what remained consistent was their reliance on the workers’ compensation insurance adjuster to provide them with information about their rights. The only way to get the real […]

Poor weather conditions can increase the likelihood of a dangerous car accident. This is especially so for icy road conditions caused by wintertime snowfall. Cars can easily lose traction with the road in icy conditions, causing drivers to lose control of their vehicles. Determining liability is tricky in these situations because all drivers, no matter […]

If you are eligible for Workers’ Compensation benefits, you deserve the support that was intended for you. However, the situation gets complicated if you are already receiving social security disability benefits. Before filing for Workers’ Compensation benefits in Massachusetts or accepting a settlement, you may be wondering what affect your decision may have on the […]

When people get up and go to work each morning, they expect to safely return to their families and loved ones each night. Unfortunately, accidents in the workplace happen all the time, and people are seriously injured at their jobs. Workers’ compensation insurance, usually carried by an employer, can help employees pay for their medical […]

In 2011, more than 9,800 people were killed in alcohol-related car accidents.  The fact that close to 10,000 people are being killed every year in accidents caused by intoxicated drivers is alarming, and the National Transportation Safety Board is suggesting ways to stem those numbers. Here, the law office of Boston personal injury lawyer John […]

Workers who suffer from pre-existing conditions must prove that their work-related injury is a “major cause” of their disability to be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits in Massachusetts. Typically, a pre-existing condition will not prohibit an injured employee from receiving workers’ comp benefits. However, the question of what constitutes a “major cause” could be a […]

Lots of people keep dogs as pets. at least one family on every street in Massachusetts probably has a dog in their home. While dogs can be very loyal and loving companions, they are also animals that need to be trained. Not every dog is ready to be taken in by an owner, and some […]

Regular inspections by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are not welcomed by employers.  However, these inspections actually reduce injury rates at these workplaces, deflate worker’s compensation costs and increase profits. Read on to learn more from our Boston workers’ compensation lawyer. According to the results of a new study, workplace safety inspections are actually […]

Fall accidents are some of the most frequent causes of injuries on construction worksites for example: falls from roofs and work platforms  In 2010, more than 10,000 workers suffered injuries in fall accidents, and 255 people were killed in these accidents.  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has now launched a new initiative to help […]