When you suffer an injury on someone else's property, the property owner is often liable for your related expenses. There are many different ways you may suffer an injury and end up with a premises liability case, and at Connell & Foresta, we want to help you...
Year: 2020
How long does memory damage last?
After getting into a crash, it is common to suffer from head or brain trauma. Many sufferers also complain about memory loss or damage. But just how long does damage to the memory last? Is it something that clears up on its own, or is it a lifetime affair? Why it is...
Common questions about medical care for injured workers
A workplace injury can harm your ability to work and live a normal daily life, and many workers live with these consequences every day. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that in 2019, employers in the U.S. reported 2.8 million nonfatal illnesses and injuries. The...
Massachusetts drunk driving deaths outpace national average
Massachusetts residents should know that driving while drunk exposes themselves and others to serious dangers. In addition, people convicted of drunk driving offenses may lose their driving privileges, spend time in jail and pay high fines. Sadly, those realities seem...
How to document damage following a car crash
No one gets into their cars thinking they may wind up in a crash that day, but it is a risk you face every time you get behind the wheel in Massachusetts. Planning ahead may work wonders if you wind up in court or have to prove that the crash was someone else’s fault....
When can misdiagnosis cause serious harm?
In all areas of medicine, misdiagnosis can happen. It becomes medical malpractice when a doctor acts negligently or breaches his or her duty and causes serious harm. According to Medical News Today, more than 40,000 deaths may occur due to misdiagnosis. When studying...
What mental disorders does Social Security Disability cover?
You might be aware that Social Security provides disability benefits for physical disabilities, but you might not know if it will do the same for people experiencing mental problems. Fortunately, the Social Security Administration recognizes that mental disorders can...
The secret interest in workers’ compensation cases
When you get an injury on the job, the dispute is between you and your employer, right? It may seem that way, but things are rarely that simple. Workers' compensation originally had the purpose of avoiding disputes. You could thank it for the fact that your employer...
Take these 3 photographs after a slip or fall
Because tile and concrete floors are inexpensive and easy to clean, many stores have them. If there is some accumulated water on these types of floors, though, you may sustain a serious injury in a slip-and-fall accident. Fortunately, you may be able to pursue...
What should you know about workplace falls?
Massachusetts workers like you want and deserve to have a workspace that is as free of hazards as possible. Workplace rules and requirements often help make this a reality. But unfortunately, accidents still can and do happen. Fall accidents are among the most...