Many Massachusetts residents who get hurt or sick at work will need lots of financial help in order to cover medical bills and lost wages. This is especially true when a person has suffered a serious injury that leaves her unable to work. After a debilitating...
Year: 2021
Multi-vehicle car accident injures state police major
The roadways in our area are congested, contentious and dangerous. It may be one of the few things that New Englanders can agree. But, what many of us may not realize is that they are dangerous for every driver, even the police. The police involved multi-vehicle car...
Tips for helping your teen become a safer driver
For your teenager, getting a driver’s license means more freedom. For you, though, your teenager starting to drive means more worry about his or her safety out on the road, knowing deaths and injuries are so high among teenager drivers. The Centers for Disease Control...
We fight for injured workers
There can be no doubt that working during the last year and a half has been unprecedented. Regardless of the job, it changed in some way during that time. Though, what has not changed is that workplaces can still be dangerous places, and when injuries do occur, it...
What you can do to help overcrowded hospitals
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is still near the top of everyone’s mind, and it is still impacting the people we love and us. As there continue to be cases, some local healthcare facilities are struggling to accommodate everyone. Not only is there a limit to physical beds...
Did your overtired nurse make a mistake?
Nursing is a challenging profession. In addition to the immense responsibility of providing you with excellent care, nurses also often work long hours. Often, rather than hospitals offering nurses more time off to recuperate, they incentivize nurses to take the most...
Will all of my injuries from a car accident show up right away?
Experiencing an auto accident can be a terrifying and overwhelming experience. Suddenly, you go from traveling down the road to facing thousands of dollars in medical bills and car repairs. Often, the problems you need to solve all seem immediate, leaving little room...
Why do medications errors occur?
You trust in your medical team to provide medications to heal health conditions and injuries. Unfortunately, when medication mistakes occur, the effects are often serious. According to the Mayo Clinic, most of the medication errors that occur are preventable. By...
How does workers’ compensation work in Massachusetts?
If you experience an injury at work or receive a diagnosis of a work-related illness, you can file for workers' compensation in Massachusetts. You can receive benefits that cover medical expenses and time away from work if you are eligible. Get the facts about filing...
How does addiction affect SSDI benefits?
Few life events can be more stressful than suffering a serious injury or developing a debilitating illness. If your medical condition makes it difficult or impossible to work, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. Before approving your...