Accidents and injuries are a fact of life, and most people experience an injury at some point in their lives. When someone else is responsible for causing the accident that hurt you, they may agree to negotiate a settlement to avoid a trial. Settlements can be a great...
Disfiguring injuries like limb loss and permanent scarring are some of the most distressing and expensive injuries victims sustain because of negligence, warranting compensation. After suffering disfiguring injuries or scarring from burns, victims may file lawsuits...
Workers’ Compensation may be available for those injured at work who cannot work in the same capacity. Some are so badly injured that they are totally disabled and cannot work at all for a while or forever. Others are partially disabled and can still work but to a...
Workplace injuries can be incredibly traumatic. When people think of workplace injuries, something like falling off of scaffolding or getting hit on the head by something heavy is probably what comes to mind. However, what often gets left out is the psychological...
Let’s face it: some jobs are more dangerous than others. Working on a construction site is going to have more hazards than working in an office space. However, even among “dangerous” jobs – and possibly in jobs that are not so dangerous, there are some jobs that have...
Swimming pools allow New Englanders to have fun and relax during the summer. However, you might not know what to do next if you were injured or had a loved one die in another person’s pool. Our attorneys have handled swimming pool accidents for years and can help you...
In this day and age, many people work across state lines, whether that is because of a long commute, remote work, or some other reason. However, working in another state does not preclude people from getting hurt on the job. When people who live out of state get hurt...
Over the past ten or so years, axe throwing has become increasingly popular, both as a fun recreational activity and even as a competitive sport. Axes are, of course, dangerous and can hurt people if not handled properly. Sadly, axes being hurled at targets for fun,...
Being unable to go back to work after an injury is a frightening prospect. Fortunately, there are protections for workers in Massachusetts that provide pathways to compensation in these situations. Right after a workplace injury, whether you immediately know you...
If you are injured at work, one of your first thoughts will likely be how you will cover your expenses. However, you might worry that you will not qualify for Workers’ Compensation if the accident was wholly or partially your fault. The good news is that you can still...